Finding Out

Finding Out

Tidbits: Self, speaking, and astonishment

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Veronica Erb
Oct 02, 2025
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Here in St. Louis, aster and goldenrod are blooming—the two flowers that, for a young Robin Wall Kimmerer, summed up her motivation to become a botanist. Perhaps you, like me, will be able to spot some in your neighbors’ yards that are a bit more wild than others, and get to enjoy their deep yellow and bold purple resonating with one another.

Self

A drawing to consider

The exhibit told me to draw a self-portrait, so I did. It helped that I am enamored with Frida Kahlo and her work, the focus of the exhibit. Drawing a self-portrait in the same space as her works helped me feel closer to her.

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