Last year, my son and I were both in college—an arrangement that felt equal parts surreal and exhilarating. I’ve since graduated and am taking a gap year before beginning my bachelor’s degree (fingers crossed, permanently). My son is now in his final year of Diesel Mechanics, grease under his nails and momentum on his side. And just as one chapter steadies, another cracks wide open. My daughter—my baby—has been accepted into her college of choice to study neurosciences. Life

Hello, friends— I’ve officially stepped away from my Meta apps. It felt like the right moment to simplify, recalibrate, and put my energy where it matters most. What does that mean going forward? You can expect more frequent blog posts, deeper interaction here, and—most importantly—a lot more artwork. This space is becoming the heart of what I share. Where I’m At Right Now Many of you know I recently completed my associate degree and was preparing to move directly into my bac

Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” What does that mean to you? To me, Helen...

a GoFundMe plea by your friendly neighborhood art pest Hi. Hello. I am Brittany, and I am once again asking for your financial support....

Tucked away in the middle of our city is a narrow, battered road riddled with potholes and lined with tangled brush. My daughter and I...

In the back of my closet sits a pile of photos, film, and slides—fragments of my father’s life. He passed away eight years ago, and I’m...

She looked like a Margot. Not that I knew her name—she never offered it, and I never asked—but Margot  suited her: old-Hollywood hair, a...

At the last minute, I decided to go, and I took my daughter with me—and I’m so glad I did. The air was electric, alive with purpose, and...

-An excerpt from my final for Gender and Queer Studies Class- Unruly, Unapologetic, and Free Tags: #GenderIdentity #Deconstruction...

Well, it happened. I submitted my artwork to a gallery showing at my school and was DENIED. Just flat-out "thanks but no thanks." I spent...

Winter term has come to a close, bringing me one step closer to my future. I’ve journeyed from the Byzantine period in Rome to the...

I ran up that hill and now I'm tired. I'm finishing up my AS degree and will be headed on to my BFA program in the Fall. I am a lifelong...