Monthly Archives: January 2016
Before I Learned
Before I learned sex positions were named for what’s done to a woman, I knew women weren’t created to be passive recipients. Before I learned oral sex was sex, I knew it should be reciprocated. Before I learned most of a man’s fascination with his own penis was the fact he could see it, I … Continue reading
Star Wars Fine Arts Reception
I wasn’t part of the hoopla of moviegoers for Star Wars, but I jumped on the opportunity to attend a Star Wars fine arts opening. This art gallery swooped up two of the officially-commissioned Star Wars artists for this event and, most important, invited attendees to dress up. Oh, boy! I shopped at my favorite … Continue reading
NYE 2015
This marked the first New Year’s Eve where I attended a birthday party at the start of my celebration. I’d lived in Austin for 6 years, passing the chain seafood restaurant as I fetched myself to and from yoga, never once stopping in until NYE 2015. I enjoyed the small group of poets gathered as … Continue reading
Christmas 2015
One of my Christmas gifts to myself was a pair of polarized, no-line bifocals. After looking at all the female frames, I wandered over to the male section and found an attractive, cheaper frame, which didn’t have a bunch of fake jewels or girlie bling along the temples. I’d previously worried if I’d walked away … Continue reading
Ch. 24: Celebrate!
How appropriate the last painting in this series shows the twins celebrating their newly heightened enlightenment. I feel the same way since I’ve learned a tremendous amount about painting and I’m ecstatic to have completed just in the nick of time–the weather turned very windy and cold the next day after I put the last … Continue reading