The Lawless One
“Aphrodite, forgive me!” the Lawless One wailed.
Narrative
Stories — true, invented, or somewhere in-between.
Mafalda Doll
Mafalda was the girl we all wanted to be, even as teenagers and adults.
Bone & Flint Necklace
"Take this," she said. "It’s to thank you for your song."
Tree Ornament
Its very banality made it the perfect distillation of our fight.
Teapot
An anonymous masterpiece of material culture.
Vasalisa
Instead of a feeling of protection, my amulet doll offers a sense of connection.
Soul Mother Sarees
They remind me of the strength of women of previous generations.
Salt & Pepper Holder
No more kids, but keep the salt and pepper…
SpongeBob Bus
A constant reminder that kindness is the most powerful life vehicle.
Inkstone Broom
Its abrasiveness (or what you might call asperity) is perfectly calibrated.
Bead Necklace
Inside, I didn’t feel pastel or small or minimal.
Leary’s Stash Box
There were always drugs in the house — because everyone who visited him came bearing gifts.
Mermaid Tears
Pure poetry of title and color.
Radioactive Trinitite
The suicidal ideation of the Cold War was infectious, and I caught it young.