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The Purge; A Prerequisite to 'The Notion of Home'
Up on Tumblr.www.persephonean-pipedream.tumblr.comNEW password: persephon3Enjoy.Image composed by Craig Blacklock & photographed by F.Roos.
The Purge; A Prerequisite to 'A Notion of Home'
Up on Tumblr.www.monique-patreon.tumblr.comNEW password: di0nysusEnjoy.Image composed by Craig Blacklock & photographed by F.Roos.
Notion of Home; The Purge
Up on Tumblr.Go and see.
On the Notion of Home; Dissociation.
As most of my patrons know, I have been quite the rover, some times by will, and other times, led more by necessity. My life began to take on one deep transition after another a couple of years ago, and grew quite tumultuous until 2016, when the levee finally gave. Pretty much every situation and relationship in which I held roots and investments (financial AND emotional) had completely fallen apart.The entire year of 2017 was an ongoing process ...
1/19/18
Today is the last day of my grandfather's cyberknife radiation treatments. We are hoping that this will free us up to focus on stabilizing his other issues. So far, it seems as though the treatments have gone smoothly and his overall health has been improving. I feel so fortunate to be able to write this. Thank you all for bearing with me through this intense time.Also, I have running water now, after 16 days of dealing with a frozen well. My...
1/13/18
Hope that all of you are happy, healthy, and prospering so far this year. I'm wondering, have you been up staying up to speed with me on Tumblr? I hadn't really received any feedback and I am curious as to whether the work is impactful. Good, bad, indifferent; do let me know. Is it difficult for you to access the blog? Should I change up the platform altogether? Another thing regarding Patreon.This month, two of my patrons' cards were...
Tenderness
An afternoon with Celina; up on Tumblr.Enjoy.
Tender Afternoons with Celina
Up on Tumblr. Enjoy.
Farmhouse Window
Photosensualis, 2015.
Candid.
A rare expression captured between sets during quiet moments in the farm house.<br><br>📷 Photosensualis <br>Woodstock, 2015.<br>
There's A Blizzard Outside
So I'm hiding inside, dreaming of a sunny day in Moab.Speaking of which, The Desert Adventure is just 104 days away.Are you interested in joining us? Patrons receive a 10% discount on registration. Email mona.demos@gmail.com for inquiry.Hope to see you there!
1/2/18
Have you logged into tumblr lately?Yesterday, in the spirit of the new year, I posted my expression of a more personal challenge I am currently processing and letting go of; Making room for growth and prosperity.Today we got some too-good-to-be-true news.My grandfather will undergo 5 radiation treatments in a row next week. And, should that all go smoothly, that's it! Because we caught this tumor in time, there is less than 1% chance of compl...
2018; Letting Go
An Abridged Poem on Letting Go;<br>Full version live on Tumblr, complete with self shot imagery.-------------------------------You knewLike Eurydice,I would never fitInside the perimeterOf your normalcy;In a single glanceI would becomePremonitionOf preterition.Still, you plunged.Caring notHow deeplyYou would descendInto the sultry darknessOf Persephone's parlor.That rabbit kept runningAfter time;Out of tune,Your lyre drunkIn Dionysian forest....
On the Eve of Newness.
Greetings from my little house.It's cold here. So cold, in fact, that the lagoon is frozen, in spite of the salt.Generally, I dislike the cold, but this change is welcome. I am ready for the frost and bitter darkness to lay this year to rest. I am ready to feel the frozen crunch beneath my boots, like the cadaverous remnants of this year's short comings and betrayals.I look forward to smelling the earth again when it thaws and produces th...
BTS - NOLA
Up on Tumblr.Go check it out & other recent happenings...
12/28
Thank you for keeping with me during this time. Yesterday, we learned that my grandfather's cancer is just in Stage 1. While this is the best case scenario for such a serious diagnosis, there is still a difficult road ahead with challenging terrain and very few options. He is not healthy enough to endure surgery or any invasive treatment on the body. We are going to exhaust all of our resources and consider all of the options before making a ...
In the Foyer
The first feature of my Woodstock series is up on Tumblr.Check previous post for your respective passwords.Tonight's work brought to you by Photosensualis :)xo.
A Quiet Winter Evening
Here is an image I made with Photosensualis in the very faint remnants of window light in Woodstock, recently.Tonight, the blog will feature behind the scenes bits from my short little jaunt in Woodstock last week. I spent some meaningful time with some of my closest and most cherished collaborators.Stay tuned.
Merry merry.
Merry Christmas & happy holidays to all of you.Good news, bad news, and uncertainty.Good news is that my grandfather was able to come home just in time for Christmas. He's adjusting to his new situation, and his new electric recliner.This Christmas is a bit different than what I'm used to. My mother and sisters live 8 hours away, and my grandmother is no longer with us. Christmas Eve we used to spend here, with our grandparents and little...
tumblr; up & running.
Finally got Tumblr to cooperate!More content to come this weekend.Also, those of you awaiting patron packages,those are shipping out tomorrow.I hope you are all warm & fuzzy this holiday season.xo.
tumblr; up & running.
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tumblr; up & running.
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12/22
Just an update to let my blog access patrons know that there is new content up, and more to come this evening. Of course, Tumblr decided to freeze up on me, so as soon as the "POST" button comes back to life, there will be more viewing to be had. But there's some content worth checking out now, if you feel so inclined.This week my grandfather was supposed to have a PT scan performed to find out what stage his cancer is in. However, th...
12/17
Apologies for my silence this week. It has been an extraordinarily tough week for my little family back home. We learned that my grandfather's biopsy came back positive for lung cancer. As you might imagine, this was devastating news. Before we subject ourselves to despair, we now have to have a PET scan performed to find out what stage the cancer is in, and what our treatment options are.Those of you who follow my feed know that my Papou is ...
Flame
Flame.I saw you. Treading.Spirit swelling hungry.Growing and spreadingLike a disease.Illuminating places.Fascinating faces.Consuming with ease.Then dwindled and died.Shame.Swindled and lied.Stealing energies toFeed your selfish appetite.Volatile infection.Merely a projection.MirrorOf another reflection.Ephemeral erection.Came.You play rock and roll.Talent.I see straight through your soul.Transparent.You call yourself a poet.But you're just a ...
Mamiya Self Portraits
Taken in New Orleans. 12/17
12/12
This guy is in good spirits today, and his smile makes being in such a depressing place worthwhile.After waiting many hours, the doctor just popped in and cleared him to come home. Now we have to keep him comfortable while we anxiously wait for biopsy results.I just wanted to extend my deepest thanks to those of you who reached out with words of support and encouragement. It truly means the world to me. I'm hoping to have Tumblr up to speed b...
Update.
Finally back in Jersey after a long and arduous journey. We experienced weather in New Orleans that left me stranded at the airport. Luckily, a photographer friend was able to pick me up and host me for the evening. I had a hot meal, a hot shower, a new toothbrush, clean pajamas and a warm bed, and for that I am ever grateful. Three canceled flights, and one lost bag later, I finally made it to Manhattan, where I had a very relaxing and productiv...
Serious Business
Another behind the scenes shot that will feature on the blog. Sealing up a roll of film after shooting about an hour's worth of self portraits with Matt Ryan's Mamiya C220.<br><br>Stay tuned.
New Orleans
Yesterday, I spent the morning shooting film with Matt Ryan. Matt gave me a roll of film and photographed me while I photographed self portraits with his Mamiya C220. Going to feature some of this work and behind the scenes on Tumblr soon. In the afternoon I met up with my friend Aimee to see Dead & Co perform. However, unfortunately, John Mayer had to have emergency surgery, so the show was cancelled. We went to the "Howlin' Wolf" to...
