Power Plant, 2009

Cole Muffler, 2007

Amherst Street, 2008

Charlie, 2008

Tracks, 2007

My Bedroom Wallpaper, 2007

Dooley's Bar, 2007

Kelly, 2007

Proprietary Portraits, 2006

Storm Devastates, 2007

Grand Island Holiday Inn, 2006

Duck Decoy, 2006

Sterling, 2006

Wall Paper & Drop Ceiling, 2007

Ford, 2009

XXX Video Liquidation, 2007

Cousin's Portrait Wall, 2007

Mom's Cigarettes, 2007

Sarah, 2006

Kenmore Municipal Parking Lot, 2007

Pastoral Wallpaper, 2009

Scott and Lea, 2008

Niagara Falls' Spout, 2009

Joey, 2008

Horse Shoes, 2008

Fresh Coat, 2008

Brianna, 2008

Bedroom Thrift Mirror, 2008

Lee, 2008

Empty Storefront, 2009

Chevrolets, 2008

First Snow, 2008

Bethlehem Park, 2009

The All America City award is given annually to communities that show merit, growth, togetherness and pride. American commonality- in all its glory, irony and splendor. Buffalo and the Western New York region, my birthplace and true home, have earned this title twice in the past 20 years. The award isn't as much as an affirmation as it is a reminder of values. A reinforcement of memory- of home. Buffalo lies elsewhere, not as a destination but as a frame of mind. Beyond any place.