Monsters. Yes, I believe in monsters. Human ones.

“Monsters. Yes, I believe in monsters. Human ones.”I wrote that 28 years ago, and it [and the essay it is in] are still relevant today. Please read, “Too Many Kids Like My Bill” by Gabi Clayton; January 18, 1997; by Gabi Clayton. https://gabiclayton.com/BillsStory/TooManyKidsLikeMyBill.html Added note: I’ve tried to stay away from calling people evil and …

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Looking Toward Tomorrow and the Future of America

Rising for me today: On January 18, 1997, one year, eight months, and ten days after our younger son Bill committed suicide after a bashing based on his sexual orientation, I published an essay “Too Many Kids Like My Bill” which is in part included here: There is so much grief with the death of …

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About Viewing ‘Original’ Art

When I shared this image on Facebook on November 16, 2024: Alec commented: I responded: Regarding the ‘original,’ my art is created digitally [mostly via an iPad and the Procreate app]. Every screen/monitor has its own settings of hue and saturation and contrast and value. So the original image that was created on my iPad …

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Complexity — violence in and between Gaza Strip/West Bank and Israel

I’ve been thinking a lot about the violence happening in and between Gaza Strip/West Bank and Israel now [Hamas and the Israeli government], and how because this is so complex and there is so much history predating October 7th it has seemed impossible for me to make a statement of what I believe. So I …

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