Our Lady of Good Hair * Our Lady of Confidences
I'm so sad to say that my dear friend, Pati Parodi, passed away earlier in October.
I first met Pati in 1990, when she roomed with Mikey and was in hairdressing school. Thirty-five years later, I'm honored to say that Pati was a good friend, therapist, and yes, she made my hair look great. I hope she died peacefully, doing what she loved - playing Wordle and being with Charlie, the goodest doggo. I will miss her deeply.
Some notes on the collage: The scissors are from a portrait of Pierre Toussaint, a former slave who worked as a hairdresser and became the first African American man canonized as a saint. The mirror is from a portrait of Minerva, goddess of Wisdom, Justice, and Law. The cowl is from a meme that glorifies Luigi Mangionet. The dried rose petals are from a Coretta Scott King rosebush. The mandala was from Kate Welch, her dear friend and assistant.
Blessed be, Kayla Garnet Rose
