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What is Love, Mom?
Love, Mom is a compilation of
letters from an older generation to a younger one in need of guidance
or inspiration. It deals with topics that touch all of our lives:
finances, education, family, love, sex, friendship. In an essence,
it is an attempt to capture daily life and all of its complexities,
challenges, and fulfilling moments.
Why Love, Mom?
A few years back, my girlfriend Kristen
O’Mahony and I discussed our high school years and how we got
through them. I described my own recollection of being a noodly
and uncomfortable fourteen-year old teenage girl terrified by all
aspects of life, especially gym class. Ironically, it was this dreaded
class that would lead me to a sense of belonging and awareness.
I am referring specifically to my high school gym teacher Miss Detar.
It was Miss Detar’s words of wisdom and authentic nature that
made my freshman days bearable. This woman not only took the time
to understand my inhibited ways, she also shared her own high school
memories. Kristen spoke of women in her present life and from her
high school days that added so much value to her existence. Her
[Kristen’s] original vision, which I have since adopted and
expanded on, was to compile a book of letters written by women from
all walks of life. It is my hope, these letters will enable younger
women to realize their connection to all women, while at the same
time discovering their unique self. 
Introductions-meet the editor and the photographer
Tina Zaremba (Tina Z.) supporter of
women living full passionate lives. She adheres to the belief that
as women travel on their life journey they have pearls of wisdom,
experience, and lessons to share and benefit younger women. Tina
Z is a wife, worker, actress, and connoisseur of Ben & Jerry’s
ice cream. She resides with her husband, Michael, in New York City.
Mindy Hans, first exhibited her work
in a juried show at DOSHI Center for the Arts in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
in the spring of 1996. Since then she has had her photographs exhibited
at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, Maryland Federation of Art
Gallery on the Circle, Kern Gallery at Pennsylvania State University,
and Deepdale Gallery in New York City. Other than photographing
for Love, Mom, she is currently collaborating with Feed the Herd
Theater Co. on a multimedia project titled The Blank Line.
FYI
All women that submit
letters to be considered for Love, Mom are unique in their own
right. Some are grandmothers, teachers stay at home moms, doctors,
botanist. Some of the contributors are known throughout the world.
Currently, Ms. Rue McClanahan (actress
best known for her role as Blanche on the T.V. sitcom The Golden
Girls) has contributed a letter for the chapter
on family.
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