What a year. I guess I really am getting older because as December wraps up, I find that reflection abounds and floats into my consciousness much more readily and naturally than ever before. Collectively speaking, 2025 was obviously a year -- one whose impact remains largely tucked away within my journal and sessions with my therapist . Yet, 2025 somehow also managed to be a pretty big year for art and creativity in my life. José and I solidified our friendship at the Topa I