As I scroll through all the Chadwick Boseman condolences I’m seeing political figures saying good bye too, and occasionally the response is “Stop using this man’s tragedy to further your political aspirations. His death is not political.” But I think it is and here’s why. When “Black Panther” came out I read all of theyContinue reading “Black Panther”
Category Archives: Writing
The Magic of Comic Cons
I’ve done art shows, and I’ve done craft shows, but comic cons are my favorite because parents get to be kids with their kids! Side by side, you’ll see offerings that appeal to 5 year olds and 50 year olds. You see parent/kid cosplays. They frolic about with glee as they pass a stall withContinue reading “The Magic of Comic Cons”
The MARVELous Mrs. Obama
It was 2008 when I first heard the name “Barack Hussein Obama” and my reaction was “Yeah right! No way does a name like that get elected president.” I did not have faith that my countryman would see beyond a name that rhymed with Osama and included the name of Hussein (because of Saddam Hussein).Continue reading “The MARVELous Mrs. Obama”
Old Trauma
When I was six years old my mom had to have one of her kidneys removed because of cancer. Too young to realize the gravity of the situation, I was heartbroken when my dad left me with a neighbor I didn’t know well. I was so upset my dad even commented on it in aContinue reading “Old Trauma”
A Love Letter to Apple
Dear Apple, I love my iPad Pro as a mom on the go. Before I had kids I painted with acrylic on gigantic canvases. I made a mess while I made art. After kids there was no time or space to make art. Then I found you my dearest iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. NoContinue reading “A Love Letter to Apple”
Dear Hater,
You know who you are. If you go out of your way to read this. You are sad and I feel sorry for you. Life is not meant to be lived angry and resentful. I don’t hate you. I don’t think of you until I’m confronted by your venom. For the sake of peace andContinue reading “Dear Hater,”
My Strategy for Getting Shit Done
I’ve been asked repeatedly recently how I manage to do it all, art, Raven, children, etc. Like everybody I always feel like I could accomplish more. Today I took a nap with my toddler. For 2 hours I accomplished zilch… or did I? For me a nap with my toddler is not wasted time. IContinue reading “My Strategy for Getting Shit Done”
As I see it…
Confession… my love for reading began with historical romance novels. I shamefully devoured them in my teens. That’s not a typo – I meant “shamefully”. I’d rip the covers off if I dared take them to school. The covers were terrible and did no justice to the heroines I read about. Women who were quirky,Continue reading “As I see it…”