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Coming in Second

A long time ago, I learned that coming in second is like kissing your sister.  Who wants that?  But, recognition for one of my books is still a very good...

Six Boys and Thirteen Hands

It's always good to learn the backstory.  And, the backstory of this very famous statue is simply amazing.  Raise the flag and be thankful.

The Ugly, er . . . You Know Who

There are some people who should never leave home.  The world is a better place if they don't travel it. "Annabeth Snodgrass" is one of those people.

Mop Vomi

There are people who have had worse travel disasters than me.  But, I haven't met many of them.  When I tell people about what happened to me in Haiti so...

The Paramount Chief and One Wise Woman

I'm not sure why it took me so long to illustrate this tale.  It's one of my two favorite folk tales from around the world, and I have collected and...

To Go To Togo

It never hurts to know someone who know the right someone.  The music teacher at Tremont Elementary School was one of the nicest people at the school when I painted...