This blog features fiction and non-fiction stories along with visual art. The stories explore a wide range of themes, often focusing on identity, personal struggles, and human connections. The artwork reflects both ongoing projects and previously exhibited art. The creative processes which are the foundation of art, storytelling, and science share much in common. The creative process is rooted in curiosity, exploration and play, the kind familiar to children.
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The adventures of Alma
Adults and children can be curious observers and investigators. We can all be investigators, engaged observers. We can nurture our curiosity, ask questions, try to answer them. We live in an amazing, exciting, stimulating world. The neurologist, Oliver Sacks, is a...
We are all unique: A Noah’s Ark science story
The dining room of the Ark was strangely quiet. Usually, there is bedlam. For once, no food fights. Tonight, there was little laughter. A few of the animals did get up and danced to recorded music from Medina’s song cycle. Like every Wednesday night, it was …yes, you...
Mathematical knowledge revisited: A Noah’s Ark Science Story
Noah wanted to make sure that Medina's knowledge was in good hands, that is, minds. He asked himself, ‘Could he count on math knowledge being stored properly in the noggins of the Ark’s animals?’ Noah didn’t quite trust them when they said things like “Sure, I know...