Translucent Thoughts

  • Lady Monday: Emerging and Eccentric

    Austin R&B Duo Nico Medel and Aden Botchway make music reminiscent of something you love, while being something you’ve never heard before. Wires line the carpet of Nico Medel’s bedroom, leading to various samplers and speakers and mics that soon make up the sound of Lady Monday. The 21-year-old’s room feels like a space where…

  • Eyes Without A Face

    When I made this drawing, I didn’t know how to make a face from all the circles and stars. But when I finished it, I knew it was done and would be named after the Billy Idol song “Eyes Without a Face” because that is exactly what it was. This drawing was made at a…

  • Dancing is the Best Release

    “When a body moves, it’s the most revealing thing. Dance for me for a minute, and I’ll tell you who you are.” – Mikhail Baryshnikov. In 1966, my father was born in Hyderabad, India. As a student, he performed poorly in front of his teachers. Papa was an athlete and a dancer. In these roles,…

  • In Full Bloom: The Role of Timothy Parsons at Patti Ann’s Flowers

    Like skin growing used to heat, Timothy Parsons’ hands no longer flinch at the prick of a rose thorn. After 16 years of working at Patti Ann’s Flowers, Parsons holds a special place as their seasoned floral designer.   Patti Ann’s Flowers opened in 1982 on Main Street in Frisco, Texas, a growing suburb north of…

  • Loneliness is a Three Act Play

    Before a lonely night comes a period of possibility. A moment to ponder the likelihood of your life changing. You wonder what it would take to stop feeling alone, how much effort exactly, and how many people you need in your life. The thought is so exhausting you give up as soon as you begin.…

  • Three Youtube Channels For Book Lovers

    I indulge in a good book. So much so that it is not an indulgence but more an anchor to keep me steady throughout the day. However, there is one thing I might love more than my books, technology. What can I say? I love to watch videos about a book rather than reading the…