Deb Brandon: Living in Radiant Color

Ophelia

Arthur Hughes–Ophelia I grew up across the ocean, I didn’t understand the world I brought my kids into. I had largely assimilated myself into American culture as a woman, but I felt completely out of my depth as a mother. Since my own adolescent-experience was particularly harrowing,  I was concerned about my daughter’s teenage years, … Read more

Voice

We had a ballet recital coming up and the teacher had yet to choose a student for the leading role. “I want you to dance as if you’re a swan taking off.” I had it in the bag. I’d actually seen swans take off. I took off running across the studio, flapping wildly with my … Read more