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“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and realize that prisoner was you.” – LEWIS B. SMEDES PRESS PLAY Valentine’s Day seems to be a holiday that stirs up some mixed feelings. The special occasion, which celebrates the purest of human emotions, has in a way been tainted by consumerism and the demand to have a sweetheart. This can easily warp one into […]

LITTLE MS. H A P P Y MEAL || 3.17.15 ||

Happiness Is A Day With You When I’m with you,  I don’t need a whole lot.  When I’m with you, We make due with what we got. When I’m with you, You make me a little better When I’m with you, I stop counting the hours of the day. When I’m with you  Everyday is […]

BIRDS OF P A I R A D I C E || 3.15.15 || H E R M O S A BEACH

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” -Albert Camus This weekend provided a taste for what I believe Summer 2015 has in store. The weather was hot, the nights were long, and the vibes were strong. Let the […]

THE T H I N I S H LINE

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” -Michael Jordan As I made my way up the third concrete hill of my hood, I repeated to myself, // you’re stronger than you know // For the entirety of my run, I compared my physical stamina to that of […]

FLIGHTLESS B I R D || 05.12.14

Soaring east– Three birds took flight  chasing away the demons & shadows of your yesterday. –M.R. As the Summer sun trapped its heat in my apartment, I began to lose energy. Before I could melted into a relaxed state similar to that of a sauna, I decided to kill two birds (never a Mockingbird) with one […]

Day Tripper

Got no deeds to do, No promises to keep. I’m dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep. Let the morning time drop all its petals on me. Life, I love you; All is g r o o v y || –59th Street Bridge Song,  Simon & Garfunkel It was the first week of May and a heat wave engulfed the city […]

Lady Luck

She’s up all night ’til the sun | We’re up all night to get lucky. -Daft Punk  As Spring semester began to wind down the temperature started to warm up. Purple floral trees adorned the sidewalks of Orange, CA. A distinct honeysuckle fragrance filled the air on campus at Chapman University, as the frenzy of finals […]

Desert Oasis

“The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself.” ― Deepak Chopra .  .  . Stylist, Hair, Makeup: Morgan Ryan Photographer: Natalie Wentworth Assisting: Ariel Stark