Dictionaries and encyclopedias are reference books, containing factual information through text, definitions and visual imagery. Society’s definition of “truth” is based on existing knowledge relevant to a particular time period. Words fluctuate in meaning. Images are redrawn. The early 20th century dictionaries on which the drawings or interventionist activities are executed embody a nostalgic, romantic quality. A specific word or image on the page is a catalyst for my interventions. Social commentary has a historic tradition and association with books, and thus the drawings continue to expand on that heritage. The post card intervention series pairs contemporary and romantic imagery of Rome, as social commentary. The post cards were purchased on the streets in Rome during two-week residencies at the American Academy in 2005 and 2009.