“I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.” Audre Lorde Drew and I were driving up to San Francisco when I received a blog comment from a reader that hit… Continue reading
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When Disaster Strikes Say Thank You
“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Walt Disney In the movie “The Castaway,” Tom Hanks’ character confides that while he was marooned on an island for all those years, he almost gave up hope. But he just… Continue reading →
Break on Through to the Other Side
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” Epictetus WORKING FOR THE WRONG PEOPLE, DOING THE WRONG THINGS, FOR THE WRONG REASONS: In my former life, I worked for the wrong people, doing the wrong things, for all the wrong reasons. For fifteen years I slaved in… Continue reading →
Is your art an Influence or a Knock Off?
“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.” Goethe When your artwork or style is copied by another, do you get angry? Or do you view it as influencing the world with your art? I’m going to tell a story about the circle of influence and irony, and how this post was sparked by… Continue reading →
HOW PLAYING IT SAFE KILLS YOUR CREATIVITY
I have a tendency to play it far safer than I should. But I’m working on this weakness… I’m careful not to use foul language or to write about my fabulous sex life. I strive to maintain a professional image and at the same time I yearn to interject some real personality into my posts…. Continue reading →