My Fairy-Tale Life, by Steven Boone

"Every man's life is a fairy tale written by God's fingers." Hans Christian Andersen

Sunday, January 25, 2026

The Long Practice

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For the time being, I have stopped painting. For more than forty years, painting has defined my existence. It has been my daily discipline, ...
Sunday, January 11, 2026

A Breeze Causes a Stir

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One dark night not long ago, we scooped a tan, medium sized dog up off the streets and made her part of our family. She arrived with an open...
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Sunday, December 21, 2025

A Breeze at the Door

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  Brisa, breeze in Spanish, has swept into our lives with charm, and grace—as if she always belonged. I wish I could talk with her and hear...
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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Speed Bumps, Bakeries, and Carnival Lights

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Amy and I live a quiet, creative life on the outskirts of one of the world’s most vibrant cities—Oaxaca, Mexico. Our village sits far enough...
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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Brisa: The Gentle Wind That Found Us

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After the mysterious disappearance of our beloved Avión, the house felt hollow—as if a light had gone out and left a quiet, aching space beh...
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Ears Spread Like Wings

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Last Monday, we woke to a shock that still hasn’t settled in our hearts— we found Avión mysteriously dead. T his, the morning after joyfully...
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Painting a Portrait of MaliNalli

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 Our Xoloitzcuintle dog, MaliNalli Copali, is about four and a half years old now. Each day she brings us joy—along with her soul-brother, ...
Sunday, November 02, 2025

Alive Among the Dead

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The days approached steadily, as they do each year—filled with anticipation, hope, and a tinge of sadness. After all, Día de Muertos is a ti...
Sunday, October 26, 2025

The Thrill of Reinvention

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Once again, the work has taken a turn—into a new series of colorful expressionist pieces. Throughout more than forty years of creating, I ha...
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Sunday, October 19, 2025

The Weight of Air — Complete at Last

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For years, friends and readers have encouraged me to bring together my writing, photography, and art into one work. At last it is done. Back...
Sunday, October 05, 2025

The Gap in My Smile

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They say bridges connect what’s been separated, but sometimes they just break and leave you gaping—literally. My bridge, the dental kind, di...
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