This narrative includes many samples of art and mentions key people I've met along the way. The process of gathering information and writing has demonstated to me how very rich our lives are, and how daunting it can be to sort out the sequence and details of events as time passes.

I love what I do and have grown as an artist and as a person through all the adventures. To me, life isn't about being safe and correct--it is simply continuing with a positive outlook and a sense of humor though all that is encountered. Mistakes and misfortune are great teachers. There are ultimately no mistakes if we pay attention, and what at first appears to be misfortune has a way of paying off.