Derek Trucks

I've found that if you're really missing someone one way to feel a bit closer to them is to make them something. So a couple of days ago I made this little portrait of Derek Trucks, one of Peter's favorite guitarists. Derek Trucks is not only an awesome musician but also looks like he could easily moonlight as a Dungeonmaster. Win-win in my book.

Black and White Ball 2012, or How to Score a Man-Friend

One year ago, on February 18th, Just People hosted their first Black and White ball in Portland. My bus date was my best friend Peter (continuing a tradition of bus dates that stretched back to our first meeting at the 2011 Masquerade Ball). I performed with the band, the two of us went back up to the band's Lodge for the afterparty, then we wound up trekking back to my house in the wee hours of the morning. The next day we smooched. I think the general sentiment among all our friends was less "Yay!" and more "FINALLY. Dear God." 

So, how does one capture the fancy of a young man? In my vast experience, it is best to start with a top hat.