be paid abundantly for doing what I love, whether that be in a one-job situation or multiple smaller endeavors, contract things, a show here, a radio show there, a column, etc. Basically, I want to be able to do the multiple things that I love and have the freedom to change them as well. Sounds like the world of freelance to me…

Goodbye Florida, hello Colorado!

It’s exciting to think about living in a place where art, culture, and people in general are celebrated (see photo above).

It’s exciting to think about art, culture, and people in general being valued with a non-agenda-specific commissioned mural on the side of an otherwise-unsightly downtown building without it having to be about “making it up to” diverse populations who have previously been ignored or ostracized locally (encouraging the appreciation of diversity and culture is important, don’t get me wrong, but in South Florida, it’s starting to feel like just being who I am is not being diverse enough to merit funding, publicity, etc. – and of course on the flip side, also not being superficial and bling-bling enough renders the same results… and thus, my work is not very marketable, supportable, or encourageable by the few remaining arts-supporting organizations here). I could be wrong, but you all know the drill with me… I just don’t like the vibe here. Or lack thereof.

So, enough ranting. I’m abdicating my throne as chief-intolerant-of-where-I-live, the position is open to any number of willing local citizens who will happily pick up where I left off.

It will be difficult to forget Florida entirely, as I have so many memories and loved ones here, but I’m a sucker for fresh starts in beautiful new places… so, onward and westward! I’m outta here mid-April. I’m grateful, for so many reasons.

I’ve got a good feeling that there will be a lot more to be thankful for on the way with this move.