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Andrew Kim Workshop 2026
Began a 10-Day giant lantern puppet workshop today. I have used his methods in the past for the Red Line Service Puppet of Care. Cannot wait to learn directly from the man who has…
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The Inter-Dimentional Convocation of Serpentine Persons
The Serpentine Elite meet to discuss a serious matter. Many questions are hissed and many fanged are bared. Understandable. After all, who wants to be responsible for giving an entire species a bad name…
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Hen’s Teeth
I recall signal songs and field chants older than my grandfather’s father. Wayfinding and cautionary melodies, picking and cutting rhythms repeated a hundred hundred times as I was rocked or feed, dressed or blessed…
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Art Exhibition
AfroTop (African Topographical Studies) and Not Forgotten were selected for inclusion in the Bridgeport Fiber Arts Show, Faceted Fiber, curated by Marci Rubin. The show runs from November 21, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026.…
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Art
My drawing is improving. That is to say, it’s a few steps up from my usual stick figures. I was thinking about an oppressive practice to which free and enslaved Black women were subjected…
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25TH ANNIVERSARY: SHPA
The Supportive Housing Provider Association (SHPA) is a trade association made up of developers, providers and residents of permanent supportive housing, the key to ending homelessness and institutionalization of people with disabilities. We work…
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Performance: Rooted
Bramble Theare Company invited me to the world premiere of Rooted. What a treat. It was my first visit to the Bramble Arts Loft. The space is lovely, spacious, and comfortable. Bar service is…
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Photography
This is a image captured by Deborah Whitehead, photographer extraordinaire. The truth is, I’m not photogenic, but I like that it is black and white, and very simple. This photo accompanied an essay I…
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Justice is Served 2025
And a great time was had by all and the Legal Aid Chicago fundraiser at Carnival on September 19, 2025. Money was raised. The silent auction was a success, and many friendships were renewed.

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