mi-mentalgraffiti

"People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that's bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they feel love if they are afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hid their pain. But they're wrong. Pain is something to cary, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It's all in how you carry it. That's what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you're letting society destroy y...

Hello all you out there,If you find yourself in the area of Kalamazoo, Michigan then come on out to my new show! The opening reception is Friday August 7th from 5-7pm at the Alma Powell branch of the Kalamazoo Public Library, with art and free food from Treat Street Catering! If you can't make it that night, the show remains open for viewing through September. Hope to see you there!Your friend,Tyler

I think it's about time to go. As much as I like it here, since it's been my home for 22 years, it's about time. I'm getting restless, impatient and a whole slew of other things. Sometimes I get the feeling from the watching people that I don't really belong here. I feel out of place.