Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. Right now, I’m staring at a painting of two roosters. I stare and laugh. It’s colorful and nice. It’s in my living room now. Whereas before, it was in the kitchen. I’ve been moving things […]
Tonight I sat and hallucinated for about 60 minutes. Well, I was enchanted and caught up in a dancing frenzy. Not one in which I participated. Instead one that I watched as an audience member. Let me back track for a second. I watched the movie Encanto last […]
A cold, cold heart can sting a tearless set of eyes. At times, a betrayal or a disappointment can wreck you yet not tears can flow from your eyes. The eyes are dried out as if they were prunes. They hurt to itch and rub. However, you rub […]
The boy made out of clay Was not a koala bear Not a figurine Nor was he a balloon boy He was made out of hot earth And sculpted as if he were a marshmallow An arm here and an arm down to the side He was stiff […]
Broad strokes Black and white Pixilated images Vibrant hues Chipped and peeling Fresh coat Green or gray Shades of deeply rich purple Glossy Permanent Hidden cracks Painted over and over
I have a lot of art work. I love buying street art, as well as folk art and some random thrift store gems. I’ve also been gifted many cool pieces. I have been quite fortunate that way. And, these pieces have traveled far and wide with me. Some […]
It’s a day to be fun and freewheeling Mirth gurgling to our tops Catch the pretty flowers And the murals that make you long for summer But enjoy the spring ride Even with the allergies propping up The greens, reds, and purples Bring a feast to the senses […]
Early in the am, I stopped and took in this rainbow public art. And, just thought of how much I love my beloved New York City. It’s a place where even at 5am, you can find a place to be yourself. It’s a place where at 5am everything […]
A bit of whimsy is a true delight in one’s life. I am a firm believer in whimsy. The word whimsy has been around for over four hundred years at least. But I do not feel that we use it enough. Nor do we live it enough. […]
This past week, the International AIDS Conference held it’s biannual worldwide event. It’s a time for cutting edge scientific and advocacy presentations and discussions. One of the speakers-a frequent speaker-was former US President Bill Clinton. He noted that those of us in the HIV field are in […]
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