I am really, really pleased

with this photo series I'm working on.

I am doing a whole series of souvenirs, memento mori, ricordi. They're cards. And emotionally a little tough.

Oh, my God. I need to start practicing.

I'm really premiering the burlesque act live December 4! In public! Oh, yes!

Oh, no!
I have to figure out what music I'm using!
I have to commit to a costume! And I have to be able to get out of it, while using the walker.
I have to practice daily!

It's a case of "be careful what you ask for; you might get it"!

Clues to possible previous incarnations. A matching quiz.

1. Red. With gold decorations.
2. Uncanny ability to find Russians in any city.
3. Paris.
4. Venice.
5. Dolls.
6. Romance and sensuality.
7. Rugs and tapestries.
8. Fishnet tights. Sequins.
9. High-quality consumer goods, mostly worn on the body.
10. Accordion.

A. The circus. Trapeze acts.
B. A tent.
C. A gypsy caravan.
D. A courtesan.
E. Tragic death in childhood.
F. A harem.
G. The Russian Revolution of 1917.
H. The Cult of Venus.

One of the photos I always wanted to do...

Venice. For Oggi Santi. For Il Giorno dei Morti.