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Pepper's nickname came from an innocent comment from a friend that he liked the freckles on her face, as if someone had sprinkled pepper on her nose.  The name stuck and became her moniker.  Pepper believed in the spiritual power and positive energy of the moon.  A full moon is a powerful reminder of her beauty and strength to those of us who loved her.  The full moon is known as an ultimate release or liberator,  which is how art can be at its origin.   Art can provide the h

Losing a child is one of the most painful events life can throw your way. I lost my beautiful daughter Lauren, known as Pepper to her friends in 2024, at the young age of 27. The f-ing 27 club! I couldn't breathe or eat for months after I got the call from the New Orleans Coroners office while I was sitting at a cafe in Italy. I was traveling alone and had to rely on strangers next to me at the cafe to help me those first few minutes. Then I had to make the grueling 24 h