As I prepare for my MFA thesis defense next month, I realize that I am exhausted from all the edits. I wrote a "Reason For Being" as an homage to the experience of loss, but also the experience of an awakening. The loss of a loved one or loved ones, the loss of cultural identity, the loss of autonomy.
Let me tell you the story behind this beautiful and serene shot. It was taken after a snow storm on December 31, 2016. My eldest son was home for the holidays for the first time since 2010. He had not been able to get home for the holidays because of his days in college, and … Continue reading Snow storm and The Golden Hour
The scene sets the background for every story. In "Samsara," I chose Alaska as one of the locations for the many scenes that I've written. Beneath the cold of winter months, and warmth of the summer under the Midnight Sun--is a beauty hidden from the world. Many people come to Alaska for the outdoor adventure … Continue reading Scene..
The Echo Muse 