Tree Ornament
Its very banality made it the perfect distillation of our fight.
Exchange
Dialogue, Q&As, story telling.
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.