February 2023

I had a brother, Howard.  He was strong, smart, and pure of heart.  My mum and dad adored Howie because he aspired to be a hero.  They would often look at me and say, “Damien why can’t you be like your brother Howie,

“A little girl complained of a tooth ache.” “Her father, an incompetent swine of a man, didn’t know what to do. At first, he thought that if he left it, it would fall out of its own accord or simply resolve

“Mr. Foley is unable to join us today, children – he’s a little under the weather.” “But my name is Marvellous Mr. Mammon and I’ve been asked to step in.” “Today, I’d like to tell you a story.” “There was once a man

Walk into your nearest gallery and go to the first painting that you see. Can you see the meaning behind the artistry even in its simplicity or is it just another decoration on the wall? This is a quandary every artist I

Take a moment and think, think about what it is you are grateful for. Perhaps you are grateful for the sky above us, the beauty of the stars twinkling in the night. Perhaps you are grateful for the family that

Memories are interesting things, aren't they sweet children? Each one contains within it a power of some kind or other. Some memories make us long for the days they existed in. Others remind us of the hard times we endured. There are memories we

I’ve heard the same story from so many people. A shady man in an alley offers you a hit from his stash. Just one toke, that’s all. You immediately feel the potent rush of his chosen drug. It permeates every crevice of your

"Many of nights in the lower levels of Arcadia, many people will go starving." "Unable to produce the credits needed to put food on their tables." "A lot of the time, this will force some of those people to scavenge for food

Do you know how to tell the difference between gold and fool's gold? I learned the hard way. When I was designing for Zeus's court, I wanted to create outfits that showed the importance of those in power. I wanted to show the

There's a kid in a candy shop, his eyes fixated on all the treats contained within. It's all that kid could ever ask for, and the only thing speaking louder than his mind is his sweet tooth. "Go on, then