Memories of Michael: The First of Mike (1950)
This is a page from Mike’s baby album. I have it in my book, My Brother Michael. I can only imagine the hopes and dreams of a glorious future that my parents must have had for their new baby.
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Memories of Michael: The Last of Mike (2022)
This is a sketch for a future painting. I drew it shortly after Mike died. I got a call the day he died, from one of his caregivers, who told me, “Michael is transitioning.” I was fortunate enough to get to talk to him during his last hours. Mike was nonverbal and never gave me […]
Memories of Michael: Art Show Review in Art in America (1996)
I was very lucky to have had my first show reviewed in Art in America. I first posted this article back in 2013, when I started my blog. Since that time, I have continued to add to my body of work and, while it still incomplete, I have made some progress since then.
Memories of Michael: Guest Book Entries from Mom and Dad for my ‘Brotherly Love’ Show (1995)
Memories of Michael: Mike Comes to See My Show (1995)
I made arrangements with Mike’s group home for a special visit to my show, Brotherly Love. Below is a frame grab from a video of that event. I am in front of a picture of Mike’s house mates. Michael is standing next to me.
Memories of Michael: Mike Getting Dressed (1992)
Memories of Michael: Familial Connections Article (1996)
This was my article from the 1996 juried show I participated in, called Familial Connections. I was honored to be included in this show given by the Center for Photography at Woodstock [NY].
Memories of Michael: Mike and Dad on the Porch (1992)
Memories of Michael: My Article in The Advocate (1997)
Memories of Michael: Acceptance as … (1989)
I remember the infinitesimally thin, yet impenetrable barrier that kept me from reaching my brother Mike. This palpable feeling led to some kind of acceptance when I wrote this journal entry. It is odd that I did not complete the final sentence. I can’t, for the life of me, remember what my resolution was.
