free-verse narrative
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Ever a Student
soulschool teacher —with thanks to meg for shared recall we’re in maineat my folks’ house, partof a gatheringof extended family. come nightfalldave and i sharethe pull-out couchin the piano room.meg, aged maybe 11 or 12,spreads a sleeping bag a few feet awayon the floor. we enter sleepdeeply in our makeshift bedroomin this home away from homeattuned to its… Continue reading
My Story
In 2014, I grab an unexpected opportunity to paint.
To make art.
I get hooked.
In 2015 I start a blog—a diary of my creative practice.
I post my paintings and their stories. The good, the bad, the ugly.
In 2025 I begin writing poetry and include a poem and painting in each post.
My compass points: shake hands with fear, be playful, get messy, trust my gut.
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