Tree Ornament

Its very banality made it the perfect distillation of our fight.

Teapot

An anonymous masterpiece of material culture.

Vasalisa

Instead of a feeling of protection, my amulet doll offers a sense of connection.

Soul Mother Sarees

They remind me of the strength of women of previous generations.

Salt & Pepper Holder

No more kids, but keep the salt and pepper…

SpongeBob Bus

A constant reminder that kindness is the most powerful life vehicle.

Inkstone Broom

Its abrasiveness (or what you might call asperity) is perfectly calibrated.

Bead Necklace

Inside, I didn’t feel pastel or small or minimal.

Leary’s Stash Box

There were always drugs in the house — because everyone who visited him came bearing gifts.

Mermaid Tears

Pure poetry of title and color.

Radioactive Trinitite

The suicidal ideation of the Cold War was infectious, and I caught it young.

Rabbit Box

I never gave that little silver rabbit to my mother.

Argus Coin

A talisman steering me clear of the Siren song of fear and indifference.

Dinosaur Bones

I wanted to find a dinosaur fossil, badly.