with / without

the sign for “with” is made 

with both hands 

in “A” handshapes 

which is a fist with your 

thumbs folded down on top

like in a thumb war

hold both of these “A” hands

connected together at the 

center of your chest

palms facing in. 

the sign for “without” starts

as the sign for “with” 

then move your hands apart

away from each other 

as you move your hands out

open them into 

loose “5” handshapes 

with your fingers spread apart

palms still facing in.

Bobby Vanecko is from Chicago, Illinois.