Veggie Conquest Halloween Party

The organizers took care of every detail. Graphic design by Michelle Cavigliano.

Photo credit: www.exercisecompassion.com

I don't usually post photos of myself, but I won a prize in the Funniest Costume category for dressing as a Wall Street Fat Cat. I'm appropriately posing in front of a large cat. No, those aren't real Crocs. These I bought for a science-training program for young journalists I participated in a few years ago.

My shadow.

That ribbon is now one of my most prized possessions.

Highlights from a Halloween party at DCTV in Chinatown. Veggie Conquest is an amateur cooking competition -- inspired by the Food Network's "Iron Chef" -- featuring vegan-friendly fare.

Another Afternoon with Ammachi

Leaving her assigned seat in the dining hall because we brought her dinner.

Waiting for my mother.

Comedic moment: Notices I'm not in the elevator to go upstairs.

This photo is out of focus, but that's a great grimace while her finger is pricked for the evening blood-sugar check-up.

Staring at a ground-beef cutlet, with a turmeric-colored yogurt sauce in front of her.

A nurse's cart.

A special toilet in a shower room.

The View

Ammachi's window.

My 'Hood

Empire City Casino

Ammachi Continued

She's a messy girl.

Her recent work from an arts and crafts workshop, under books and upside down.

I experimented a bit with tints. To see more of my work on Ammachi, click here.

Highlights from the Capital Region Vegetarian Expo

The program booklet. Cover design by Alanna Facchin.

Free kisses from rescued dogs.

A model in the Expo's first-ever vegan fashion show.

Rescued dog dressed as a court jester in "doggles".