I love the Rev. Alison Miller’s style. When I met her I seriously thought she was about 15 years old although she was in her early 20’s. She is a very petite lady who has grown into ministerial authority beautifully through the years. Small as she is, and with a fairly youthful voice, she nevertheless manages to stake her claim in space and time by speaking with great conviction, gravitas and strength. When Alison shows up, she shows up in force. Her ministry has lately involved passionate advocacy for immigrants in the Metro New York area and she has influenced local and state legislators. In short, she rocks.
She is now, as you can see, with child. I took this photo on a hot day in Charlotte, North Carolina where I caught Alison outside in a park and attacked her with my camera. Her loving hubby stood nearby while we chatted and I snapped her photo.
What’s great about this: it’s comfortable and non-constricting but it has a very chic cut and bold graphic design that communicates boldness on behalf of its wearer. Alison could have so easily gotten into Cutesy Land with cotton sundresses or pretty-girl colors but she’s doing it just right here: sophisticated black and white in a striking day dress that can easily be made more elegant for evening with dressier shoes, pulled-back hair, make-up and dressier earrings and (say) a cuff. For a low-key afternoon at the tail end of a denominational conference out for a walk in serious heat….! she’s looking sharp.
Blessings of good health and joyous anticipation to you, dear colleague.
