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“What I Know and When I Knew It” at the MFAH Glassell School

In the multiworkshop program What I Know and When I Knew It, 30 elders from Houston’s Third and Fifth Wards embarked on a personal exploration of their life stories, weaving connections with works of art in the MFAH collections, and in turn making their own art.

This exhibition, on view at the Glassell School of Art, showcases their work and represents the transformative powers of visual arts and storytelling to change the narrative around aging.

Join me at Lucky Star Art Camp!

This summer, I’m teaching three writing classes designed to help you slow down, look closely, and discover new ways of seeing the world through story. Whether you’re inspired by family memories, the beauty of nature, or the colors that shape our emotions, each class offers space for creativity, connection, and self-discovery.

“Not Quite Old” Featured on Her Own Words Podcast

 This conversation is a part of Episode 7, where Catherine Gentry shares her essay, “Not Quite Old,” on aging as a woman and how reflecting on her grandmother’s wisdom changed her mindset about birthdays.

During our conversation, Catherine Gentry shares her insights on aging, writing, and embracing one's unique story. We discuss her writing journey, the wisdom passed down from her grandmother, and how ageism impacts women more than men, with women often facing greater pressure to conform to societal expectations of youth. We touch on the importance of embracing our true selves and new adventures, celebrating birthdays, and not letting age define our worth or abilities.