#journal

  • The Meaning of Words

    Words and their meanings have been quite a hot topic lately: how they are used, how the meanings have changed, how they hurt. Whole those conversations are being played out in the public sphere now, but trust me, I’m NOT throwing my hat into that ring anytime soon. But what I will say is…

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  • Busy, as usual…

    First and foremost, and great big THANK YOU for those folks that came out and supported me on this glorious Saturday. And what amazing weather we had, so very joyful…. One thing that I find when my hands are busy, my mind wanders. I think about many things: dinner, plants that need watering, fish…

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  • Out of the Chaos…

    There’s one thing that I think is on the minds of artists, and that is what happens when you become known for something but also want to flex your mental and creative muscles? Sure, it’s a comfortable place to just keep doing what you’re doing, but what if the very reason why you started…

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  • Feels so good to be back!

    Years ago I was a regular street vendor. It was how I supported myself and my young son at the time. So many doors opened because I met so many people. For example, I met a woman who worked as a teaching artist and her company was looking for employees. We became friendly, and…

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