THIS BODY OF WORK IS BAGTAZO'S COMING OF AGE COLLECTION. I HAVE INTRODUCED COLOR IN MY HATS FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME, AND AM THRILLED TO SHARE THEM. I'VE ALSO CREATED A LIMITED COLLECTION OF HANDMADE STERLING AND VERMEIL JEWELRY.

NATIONALLY, WE SEEM TO BE COMING OF AGE AS WELL: PEOPLE ARE FINALLY STANDING UP TO ARCHAIC BOOMER MENTALITY. THOUGH PERIODS OF CIVIL UNREST AND CONFLICT ARE LESS DESIRABLE THAN PEACE-TIME, THE FORMER APPEARS TO BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO FACILITATE CHANGE. AND I WELCOME THIS TYPE OF CHANGE.