I've been published in the local paper finally. I've been published in ArtPapers before, and been editor of Miamiartexchange.com for a year and a half where my interaction with the visual art community seems to have more impact than my visual production. My first newspaper publication was in Ft. Pierce, FL., where I wrote a weekly column.

Writing my article in the Miami New Times I, of course, couldn't mention my own situation. Seems strange with all the things the Vermont College faculty said about my work to have returned to Miami to silence and blank stares. I almost felt like I wasted my time and money. At least I was getting shows before getting my MFA.

I guess part of the problem is my own making by having redirected some of my energy outdoors. Galleries are in the business of selling "objects," not ideas, even if those "objects" only have a dictionary of spiel under them to keep them afloat. In some ways I wish things could have been a bit different during grad school but as now, my income is next to zero and art cannot be produced without some financing. Even travel expenses, hotel, food, camera supplies, etc., cost something.

At least I can say having my MFA has allowed me to get a job at the University and make the most money I've ever made in my life. Designing web sites has kept me afloat this summer, thank goodness. Although, I'm behind in all my bills this month as I haven't been paid by clients yet. I'll be alright when the checks start coming...