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  • The Fall to Victory

    The Fall to Victory

    I began this painting early this year. I was coming to terms with the fact that once again, I felt out of control in this increasingly chaotic world we live in. I’m in a very lucky place where I have nowhere to go but face myself, and what I need to do to fulfill myself.…

  • The most Beautiful Woman in the World

    The most Beautiful Woman in the World

    There are times when I gaze upon the most beautiful woman in the world. Sometimes I remember she is there, but more often than not I ignore or forget her presence. Her gaze stares back at mine from a mirrored reflection; annoyed but understanding.  The most beautiful woman in the world would have everyone fawning…

  • Winter

    Winter

    09:00 has become sacred. It is the only time I can physically sit and bask in the sun before it disappears behind a building about an hour and a half later. That is, if there is any sun at all. The climate I live in now has flurries on an almost daily basis so sunny…

  • The Imposter

    The Imposter

    I got invited out to a dance class a couple weeks ago. It was the first time I’ve ever done a lesson where choreography was taught to you and you were expected to perform at the end of class. While I got most of it, I definitely didn’t hit every single move. At the end…

  • January 6th

    January 6th

    Today is a hard day for me and for my family. Today marks the day my aunt was born. My Nonna had her one and only baby girl today and she was radiant. She was the oldest of herself and three brothers; born of an incredibly resilient immigrant mother and a traditional military father. Her…

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