Spirit, Sand, and Sea

Of all of my identities, I am most aware of what it means to be a woman. As women we have great creative power, deep capacity for empathy...

Throughout my life I have intentionally engaged in reflective practices. Although most people see me as an extrovert, I actually spend...

For some of us, the start of a new school year feels exciting and comfortable. School is a familiar place. It might even feel like an...

I’m not a trained artist. I didn’t go to art school, nor was I raised in a family of artists. I learned the fundamentals of art in public school. Thank you, New York City Board of Education, for allowing (some) students to receive (some) art education. Students who struggled with reading and math were not allowed to take art classes because they had to spend that time doing remedial work. Even as a child I knew this was unfair, and felt guilty about being able to take music a