There it sat four legs, two arms, straight back, sturdy, steadfast, dependable, strong And there it sat at the head of the table Empty. One by one, the side chairs filled Noisy chatter cloaked the elephant in the room, the empty chair. Memories abound of a love shared, contagious laughter, family combat halted by a…
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Works submitted by Aims staff
Counting Stars and Counting Sheep by John Fonseth
I can’t keep you awake But you can’t stay, always dreaming. Take heed behind our shadows For time can be misleading. Our act is on the road now The circus is a hit. We juggle blades and fire For anyone who’ll sit. I keep the torch light burning So this show might never stop. I…
Harvesting Dreams at Dusk by Megan Blaser
Biography: As a farmer’s wife, I’ve learned to embrace the long hours, dirty clothes, and natural aromas. As a mom, I’ve learned to share my life and create opportunities for my children to explore the world around them. As a life coach, I encourage others to get curious, creative, and grateful. AtAims, I strive to…
Archived: Sunflower, Sunset by Phillip Lara
Biography: My name is Phillip Lara, I usually go by Phil. I currently work in food services at Aims Community College. I graduated from Aims in the spring of 2023 with a video editing and television production degree. My goal as a landscape photographer is to bring my stories to life in hopes to inspire…
Archived: Found In Far Away Places by Phillip Lara
Biography: My name is Phillip Lara, I usually go by Phil. I currently work in food services at Aims Community College. I graduated from Aims in the spring of 2023 with a video editing and television production degree. My goal as a landscape photographer is to bring my stories to life in hopes to…
Archived: Shadow of the Day by Phillip Lara
Biography: My name is Phillip Lara, I usually go by Phil. I currently work in food services at Aims Community College. I graduated from Aims in the spring of 2023 with a video editing and television production degree. My goal as a landscape photographer is to bring my stories to life in hopes to inspire…
Archived: Target by Lynn Cornelius
Hand-woven tapestry; dyed silk, rayon, cotton; 10″ x 10″. Biography: I found my way to Aims by way of the arts. With a BA in Art History and an MFA in Fine Arts in Fibers, I’ve taught various art disciplines at the college level for over fifteen years. My career has been driven by my…
Archived: Between Black and White by Lynn Cornelius
Hand-woven tapestry; dyed silk, cotton, rayon; 10″ x 10″. Biography: I found my way to Aims by way of the arts. With a BA in Art History and an MFA in Fine Arts in Fibers, I’ve taught various art disciplines at the college level for over fifteen years. My career has been driven by my…
Archived: Squaring the Circle by Lynn Cornelius
Hand-woven tapestry, hand-dyed cotton, silk, rayon; 10″ x 10″. Biography: I found my way to Aims by way of the arts. With a BA in Art History and an MFA in Fine Arts in Fibers, I’ve taught various art disciplines at the college level for over fifteen years. My career has been driven by my…
Archived: A Photograph in the Junk Drawer by Kris Mascarenas
I see my past in sepia tones, taupe eyes reflect clamshell skies and drowsy clouds shadow my wayward worries and woes of mothers and dandelions and copper-colored surly curls tangled in threads of my sweater on shoulders drooping like sunflowers in October #notmuchhaschanged Biography: When I was in 4th grade, my godmother gifted me a…
Archived: The Best Prank That No One Will Ever Be Able To Top by Alex Geslin
It was the best senior prank University Schools had ever seen. I wasn’t sure we could really pull it off, but you should never underestimate a bunch of nerds who are theater kids and watch far more science fiction that is normal for someone. Matt said it was ambitious, Sire said it was insane, Austin…