It was 1960. As a ten-year old my favorite T.V. Character was Diver Dan. The figure wasn’t available as a toy or my parents wouldn’t buy one for me. With no other option I sculpted the character, putting as much detail into those eight inches of clay that my limited skill allowed. The imposing diver’s […]
Guest Post: A Tribute to my Daughter by Jessie Alfieri
I hope you enjoy this beautiful and moving letter by Jessie Alfieri to her daughter as much as I did. Ms. Alfieri graciously allowed me to repost it.*** A Tribute to my DaughterDear Frankie,It has been an amazing 9 months. When we found out in January that we were going to have a new addition […]
The Swirly Family by Jasmin Morrell
My skin is peanut butter brown, and the natural texture of my dark hair can only be described as kinky. I’m married to a man who’s fair skinned and a bit freckled, with the kind of glossy, brown, loose curls any woman would die for. You might call me Black and him White. Or, if […]