Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Value of Nothing

“Nowadays, people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” – Oscar Wilde, 1891 “The opposite of consumption isn’t thrift – it’s generosity”.

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John Cleese on the creative process

This starts off slow but builds up to build some amazing points about creativity, timing, interruptions, and rewriting and editing yourself. This should be mandatory watching for anyone doing anything creative in any field.

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“Bring on the Wonder” by Susan Enan (from Bones)

LYRICS I can’t see the stars anymore living here Let’s go to the hills where the outlines are clear Bring on the wonder Bring on the song I pushed you down deep in my soul for too long I fell … Continue reading

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Rodrigo Y Gabriela – Diablo Rojo

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How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gates Gill

In his fifties, Michael Gates Gill had it all. By the time he turned sixty, he had lost everything except his Ivy League education and his sense of entitlement. First, he was downsized at work. Next, an affair ended his … Continue reading

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My 120 Pound Journey

Man loses 120 pounds by running. In January 2009, I made the decision to get a grip, get out of my depression, and do life. I started running and started a blog. 120 pounds lost, but much more gained. This … Continue reading

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The true power of the performing arts (Ben Cameron)

Arts administrator and live-theater fan Ben Cameron looks at the state of the live arts. He asks: How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? He offers a bold look forward. Here … Continue reading

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Thought Bubbles

In an effort to live my passion, I followed my heart and began to write. I followed my muse and started to write what turned out to be poetry. I recently published my first book of poetry and called it … Continue reading

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Thomas Berry Speaks

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Louis C.K. in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2010.06.23

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