Back in the day, when aaduna was compiling the poets, writers and artists for our premier February 2011 issue, we elected to identify creative minds that had the innate ability to make lasting and significant contributions to the creative arts.   One of those folks, became a stalwart supporter and contributor to aaduna’s emerging legacy of empowering voices that were routinely denied, or made to appear less than relevant to the so-called “Canon”, or simply, not wanted.   Other literary journals and anthologies saw the same strength of character and ability to weave words that were meaningful and pertinent and provided a publication platform. Her voice continues to be crystal. Her ideas expressed through poetry and performance continue to be powerful and focused. Her readings and commentary remain insightful and significant avenues for reflection. Her persona continues to represent and resonate the vitality, thoughtfulness, intelligence, and graciousness that we