The Mind of An Artist

I draw. I take photos. I write. For all intents and purposes, I am an artist. I see things differently. I will be the one people stare at as I take a photo of something they can’t immediately understand, like a hideous doll at the thrift shop complete with sparkly rainbow Hammer pants. I find … Continue reading The Mind of An Artist →

Throwback Thursday: Hollywood

You know, just me and Ann standing atop historic CBS Columbia Square in the mid- to late ‘90s. So much to say about this picture, like: Ann and I were both a little…heavier then. She is most definitely NOT taller than me -- she was standing on a box. Capitol Records is on the left. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Hollywood →

Wordless Wednesday: Mice

Outside the Disneyland Hotel, where we will be staycationing this June.

Decade

It was the first week in September 2003 when I got the news. Ann, having been suffering from what she thought was a bout with the stomach flu, called me at work once she returned from the doctor. And I’ll never forget it. “I’m pregnant,” she said, voice quivering. Barely being able to hold onto … Continue reading Decade →

Iron Butterfly

We really should appreciate the small things. This morning, Ann took a walk outside to check on and water her freshly planted sunflower seeds. We recently planted a whole bunch of flowers and veggies to welcome Spring. I was in the house getting my stuff together as we were about to leave to go run … Continue reading Iron Butterfly →