Artist – Writer – Historian
Hero is the word often used to describe individuals fighting wars on behalf of others, but what happens after the fight—after all the personal sacrifice? Of course, not everyone survives combat missions, and for those who do manage to make it back home, it’s often just a matter of time before their lives are …
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As I continue expanding my furniture designs for large interior and outdoor spaces, I'm able to blend sculpture and utility with more fluidity, as can be seen in the attached image which shows the "Lofty" Chairs with Duet Tables and the newly designed Private Ambition room divider and corridor creator with attached platform seating...many components, …
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In an upcoming podcast interview Sgt. Floyd talks about his trials and tribulations as a veteran—the suffering he has witnessed with fellow services members, including high rates of homelessness among veterans, and a mind-boggling suicide rate. What follows is a 1-minute clip of the full podcast interview to come next month: https://youtu.be/np7S0xhX-dg ***
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Today I learned that American Institute of Architects (AIA) awarded its Gold Medal to an African-American for the very first time. The award was given posthumously to Paul R. Williams, who died in 1980, and who during his lifetime built over 2,000 homes and dozens of commercial projects. The American Institute of Architects was founded …
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