Standing with you
In solidarity. Now is the time. Change requires sacrifice.
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Un-building Can’t Do It
It’s not shocking. Nor revelatory. In fact, It’s been going on for decades, since the very inception of the medium. Colorism –one of the many new ‘isms’ in our world, but that’s different topic –in all it’s variations has morphed throughout the years, so it stands to reason it will […]
“So Much Talent”
It’s peculiar how easily the word “talent” is tossed around. For the longest time, it seemed it was a label reserved for athletes, musicians & other artists. In recent years, it’s been regularly attributed to every profession & duty imaginable. Politicians, executives, animal trainers, surgeons, caregivers… if you can name […]
“C” is for “Hope”
I felt Seth Godin’s recent post about the next leaders of the world. More than a week later, it still resonates with me so much that I had to share it here. If you aren’t reading Seth’s daily blog, I highly recommend you sign up. Great perspectives about human behavior […]
To Sir, With Love
Sydney Poitier is gone. A legend who dazzled on stage & screen with class, charm & fire as the dominant traits that defined his performances. He portrayed men that until that era had never been seen on camera before. His movies of the 50s and 60s were touchstones for generations […]
Choose Generous
It’s all art. Movies, plays, video games, dance, paintings, poetry, etc. It’s purpose is to express with intent. To move. Affect. To create change. Usually, the desired reflection is sought for each observer. But sometimes, art can change whole cultures. Art without intent can entertain. It can also reinforce stereotypes […]
News for Whom?
I want to share the most important step to keeping your sanity. Skip the news. It’s been critical for me. Especially during the past 17 months. The information circus provides a service that’s just not what it used to be nor does it consistently remain true to the fundamentals of […]
Oklahoma
It’s a place. It’s a musical. It’s the site of a horrific slaughter. Stay with me. *Spoilers ahead* Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen is special. If you’re familiar with the 80s graphic novel by Dave Gibbons or the near-exact retelling in Zack Snyder’s ’09 film, then you can appreciate the brilliance of […]