“Exponent II Gave Me Feminist Friends”
The 1973 decision to stay in Boston changed the trajectory of my life, as did Exponent II.
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The 1973 decision to stay in Boston changed the trajectory of my life, as did Exponent II.
I.Imagine dark woods and all the starssnuffed out. Imagine you, alone on the road,following a seam of restless thought. Where will this lead?No moon. No coat. Icicle bones.Not lost, exactly, though some might sayyou’ve taken all wrong turns. Right and wrong are heavystones you droppedin a blue rain barrelback in your hometown, at the old house,watched the wrung skyslosh over the edges. You, too,have edges, havebrimmed with troubled water,have weighed those stonesin your gut. Not another soulon the road tonight.II.Tug of porch lightahead. Ease closer till you smell woodsmoke, cinnamon and cloves, spya cottage, a window, a room full of womenwith steaming mugs […]
Carol Lynn Pearson has kept a diary since 1956, when she was a senior in high school. She graciously shared a collection of excerpts with
I am grateful for the wonderful women I met through Exponent II who have shown such courage, integrity, and competency over these past fifty years.
As a result, Exponent II lives.
The following is from the author’s keynote, “Creativity: A Constant Renewal,” given at the Exponent II retreat in 1986.
Helping with the production of the paper, hearing women who were great role models speak at Exponent Day Dinners, retreats, and in intimate groups, changed my life.
It became my job to capture those Exponent “feathers“ before they drifted away.
Exponent II was a bright light in my life during a period of transition as our family settled into Boston in 1977. The brilliant women, stimulating conversations, and service opportunities broadened my mind and increased my capacities. Exponent II has a valuable role to play in posing questions, validating outliers, and nudging Church boundaries. Keep it rolling!Roz — wife of 57 years, mother of four children, and grandmother to 16 incredible grandchildren — gets joy from reading, pilates, biking, and serving. She served as managing editor from 1985–1986.Gilbert, Arizona
Exponent II provides feminist forums for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum to share their diverse life experiences in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance. through these exchanges, we strive to create a community to better understand and support each other.