Somewhere between failure and fantasy (and loving every moment in between)...

Walrus Head (almost finished). 4.29.12 #sculpture #art #whimsical #yesweknowwearealittleweird #artathome  (Taken with instagram)

Walrus Head (almost finished). 4.29.12 #sculpture #art #whimsical #yesweknowwearealittleweird #artathome (Taken with instagram)

Banjo(e). 4.28.12 #banjo #musician #bluegrass #music #threemanacousticaljam #seriouslysmitten (Taken with instagram)

Banjo(e). 4.28.12 #banjo #musician #bluegrass #music #threemanacousticaljam #seriouslysmitten (Taken with instagram)

In my younger years, my hair was (more often than not) some blindingly bright shade—thanks, manic panic! As a special education teacher, I thought I had to tone down my  (unnatural) hair-coloring ways. Once it became readily apparent that my school district did not mind my violet highlights; I resumed  changing my hair as often as I  change my mind. ;) #pravana #magenta #violet #silver #pinkhair #pink

In my younger years, my hair was (more often than not) some blindingly bright shade—thanks, manic panic! As a special education teacher, I thought I had to tone down my (unnatural) hair-coloring ways. Once it became readily apparent that my school district did not mind my violet highlights; I resumed changing my hair as often as I change my mind. ;) #pravana #magenta #violet #silver #pinkhair #pink

The rayless sun//day’s journey done…  1.21.12 #winter #snow #trees  (Taken with instagram)

The rayless sun//day’s journey done… 1.21.12 #winter #snow #trees (Taken with instagram)

A note from a former (and still favorite) student. Everyday it reminds me of how much I love what I do and how blessed I am to be a part of their lives. #teaching #autism #theluckiest #blessed (Taken with instagram)

A note from a former (and still favorite) student. Everyday it reminds me of how much I love what I do and how blessed I am to be a part of their lives. #teaching #autism #theluckiest #blessed (Taken with instagram)

Well there ain’t nothing wrong with the way she moves. All scarlet begonias and a touch of the blues. And there ain’t nothin’ wrong with the look that’s in her eyes. I had to learn the hard way to let her pass by (let her pass by)…. 1.15.12 #gratefuldead #flowers #365 #photo365 #scarletbegonias #hipstamatic  (Taken with instagram)

Well there ain’t nothing wrong with the way she moves. All scarlet begonias and a touch of the blues. And there ain’t nothin’ wrong with the look that’s in her eyes. I had to learn the hard way to let her pass by (let her pass by)…. 1.15.12 #gratefuldead #flowers #365 #photo365 #scarletbegonias #hipstamatic (Taken with instagram)

Calling All Cars (1.16.06) “You can be my rebound boy,” I told him. “I don’t want anything more right now.” #thingsyoushouldntsayonafirstdate #heisalwaysprovingmewrong #firstdate #anniversary #guessidohaveasoulmate #<3 (Taken with instagram)

Calling All Cars (1.16.06) “You can be my rebound boy,” I told him. “I don’t want anything more right now.” #thingsyoushouldntsayonafirstdate #heisalwaysprovingmewrong #firstdate #anniversary #guessidohaveasoulmate #<3 (Taken with instagram)

Here comes the sun&#8230; #snow #sun #cold #winter (Taken with instagram)

Here comes the sun… #snow #sun #cold #winter (Taken with instagram)

The pontification of sock monkey #chicago  #sockmonkey #mykidrocks #love #Instagram at Bun Mi)

The pontification of sock monkey #chicago #sockmonkey #mykidrocks #love #Instagram at Bun Mi)

Addicted #intelligentsia #chicago #espresso #espressoart  (Taken with Instagram at Intelligentsia Coffee)

Addicted #intelligentsia #chicago #espresso #espressoart (Taken with Instagram at Intelligentsia Coffee)