Teacher. Poet. Painter. 

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There's an Isaac Asimov quote that fits me like an old pair of jeans. "I write for the same reason I breathe --because if I didn't, I would die" (Lucretia Aleron).  Lucretia, I have those same jeans (and genes!). I write because I love words, and in the beginning was the Word. As I used to tell my English students: everything began not with a number, nor an amoeba, nor with a star. Everything began with a word. The Word. Just as The Word created a universe with infinite possibilities, we with our words can invent worlds with infinite possibilities. Writing takes us on never-ending adventures, new ways to see old things. 

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I paint because of my students.  It was possibly the greatest gift they’ve ever given me, outside of themselves, and their minds – but this gift will last longer.  I am so delighted, at this later stage of my life, to discover a passion for something that will outlive me.  I will never learn all there is to learn about painting before I leave this earth. What a challenge!  What a joy--learning something new forever!

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Welcome to my website, friend.  I hope you find something that delights and challenges you.  And something that gives you joy. 

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- Cyd Storrs