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6 days ago
2 min

Birthday Season

It’s well into the Birthday Season and I’ll soon be officially turning 34 again for the 34th time, which makes me 67, which is a non-age,...

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WILLIAM A SLOAN

Feb 22
2 min

Swanky

The Muse designed a glamorously seductive cocktail lounge and I did the murals and art for the space. There was a VIP opening last night....

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WILLIAM A SLOAN

Feb 13
2 min

What Did They Forget to Do?

Did they forget to make a best friend – someone to have a laugh or a cry or a nothing with, but whatever it is, it’s still time spent wit...

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WILLIAM A SLOAN

Feb 8
2 min

We Always Have White Flowers

The Muse makes sure of that. I think everybody should have flowers. Everybody. I think people should buy themselves flowers. To have. Thi...

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WILLIAM A SLOAN

Jan 30
1 min

Conversation with a Younger Self

He asked the best questions. Smart questions. Sensitive questions. He wanted ideas for answers, as much as the answers themselves. It was...

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WILLIAM A SLOAN

Jan 30
2 min

Reflected Light

A spotlight is unforgiving after you’re 19. It’s true. Spotlights show everything – every flaw, every wrinkle, every insecurity being car...

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WILLIAM A SLOAN

Jan 30
2 min

Here's a Thought

What would you like to be doing? Seriously. If it were like a year ago, or, maybe better, how about ten years ago, what would you like to...

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