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Chicago, Illinois

I am an art educator, writer and visual artist. I make things and sometimes I stand next to it in public. * * * “I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.” ~ Audre Lorde "I've been so successful in my climbing because I usually haven't turned back during that final, exhausting 5 percent. Making it to the top isn't about a final sprint: it's about maintaining your rhythm-even if that rhythm is five breaths for every one step. That kind of focus means that you're more likely to have the energy to deal with unforseen challenges and less likely to lose s