This is one of my teachers and inspirational mentors.  Ms. Lorrie Maurino, my high school art teacher at Williamsville North High School from 1974-1978.  She has taught many students about art, life, acceptance, justice, free speech, humanity, and how to be the best artist that you can be... and that it's hard work.  She is currently fighting a variety of illnesses, so please add her to your thoughts, your prayers, your pray circles or whatever connection to the universe you use to assist her in her healing.