When the Day Breaks (Short) – 1999

In this animated short, Ruby the pig seeks affirmation in the city around her after witnessing the accidental death of a stranger… and finds it in surprising places. With deft humour and finely rendered detail, When the Day Breaks illuminates the links that connect our urban lives, while evoking the promise and fragility of a…… Continue reading When the Day Breaks (Short) – 1999

Thoughts of the California Desert

Thoughts of the California Desertby Reed WhittemoreUnder palm trees, oranges, olives and pearsThe indolent desert slouches, half an eye closedAnd half an eye out for men of affairs whose caresKeep them from keeping their gaudy gardens hosed.Slouches and yawns, that clown.  Leaves in disdainGaseous dragons their nauseous knights to nettle.Flips his tail coyly, rolls over,…… Continue reading Thoughts of the California Desert