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The ocean is a special place for me. It washes away my stress and otherwise heals my body and soul. It also gives me perspective,...

I’m not a trained artist. I didn’t go to art school, nor was I raised in a family of artists. I learned the fundamentals of art in public school. Thank you, New York City Board of Education, for allowing (some) students to receive (some) art education. Students who struggled with reading and math were not allowed to take art classes because they had to spend that time doing remedial work. Even as a child I knew this was unfair, and felt guilty about being able to take music a