Letter Writing

Missed Connection Epistle

To the cute girl with the pink-brown bare feet,

Where have you been?

Have you been practicing

your tantric rituals

too close to the Grand Canyon

like you used to,

 or,

playing your twelve-string guitar?

I imagine you learning funky, new sounds.

Crap, forgive my wild (and intelligible)

boomeranged-thoughts.

I lost faith in us.

Still, I built a nest in a Banyan tree,

the experience was so earth-ly.

It reminded me of

the way you retracted your words

and laid upon murky terrain. 

Love and Savida Sangria

The word "SAVIDA" means savor life. It's etymology goes back to Spain, where Sangria originated centuries ago.

Pouring samples of sangria for grocery shoppers is a fun experience because I like to encourage people to use their creativity and garnish the drinks with fresh herbs, chopped fruits, or frozen medleys straight from the freezer section. Sangria is year long as I am concerned; but best enjoyed on a sunny, warm days- quite like the ones that are dwindling away in Chicago right now.

"I found Love"

It's a romantic poem I'm working on, and an artists book. I am taking two Artists Books courses with the expert bookmaker, Sally Alatolo who is also my academic advisor.

So, I got lots of really fantastic projects coming up.

And I will officially be a volunteer for the American Indian Center's revitilization of the Ojibwe tribal language, starting next Thursday, September 27th. I can't wait to start learning the language and participating in teaching the kids the signs and orality. It is not a written language so I'm sure to learn a lot and have a real enriching experience.

*Stay Tuned*

Wine (I Don't know what the question is. But the Answer is Wine)

I think we need to update this photo with my smiling face, but I'm going to work on some artwork for my position as a wine salesperson and make an artist book with my Termination paperwork. Just some upcoming projects to look forward to. 

this is what I'm pouring today, best Sangria ever. Use frozen fruit instead of ice and enjoy! Perfect drink for this weather. 

Drawing Portfolio

Drawing portfolio- inspired by fashion, Old Hollywood, and women's beauty. I want to write poems for these girls in the future, or do something with the pieces.

Fired !

So, I got let go of my Devon Seafood Grill job. Long, crazy story but basically the bar manager went wacky on Sunday (funday) and I got my job working more hours at Summit Wine still, so whatever. I gotta focus on real problems, and school. I got too many opportunities to get upset about a server job. Their loss.... more to come

-Anna