Nine-Year Old Blog
The A Life’s Work blog is nine years old today. So much can happen in nine years. For example… The fourth subject of the film, Robert Darden, was chosen and we interviewed Bob in Chicago and Waco. I visited the White … Continued
Crowdfunding A Life’s Work Coming Soon…
The crowdfunding campaign is over. Thank you to everyone who helped out!
Learning to See
I subscribe to the American Society of Landscape Architect‘s newsletter, The Dirt. Recently Nate Wooten covered a lecture delivered by landscape architect Shane Coen, ASLA, founder of Coen + Partners, who started off by asking: “Who Taught You How to See?” … Continued
Everyday Astronaut – An Interview with Photographer Tim Dodd
I first encountered Tim Dodd on Facebook; we are both members of the Space Hipsters group. I posted an old add for Tang. Tim posted this photo! Upon seeing this surreal and witty photo, I knew I had to interview this … Continued
A Pearl S. Buck Quote
The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him…a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, … Continued
A Present for You
Here’s a present from me to you — me playing Heitor Villa-Lobos‘ Prelude No. 2 for Guitar, recorded in the corn crib at VCCA on a very rainy day. Please excuse the misplayed notes, the notes that didn’t get played, and … Continued
Guest Post: Poems Inspired by VCCA by Beverly Sky
I’m just back from three weeks plus residency at my home away from home: the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. I’ve written before about residencies and I’m sure I mentioned that one of the best things about them are the people. … Continued
Riding the Star Wars Frenzy: I Am the Envy of George Lucas
Why am I the envy of George Lucas? Here’s a quote from GL explaining why he doesn’t want to make another Star Wars film, or any big budget feature for that matter. You go to make a movie and all … Continued
A Gospel Christmas Song Playlist – Listen and enjoy!
It’s that time of year, Dear Reader, and to help you get in the holiday spirit I offer you this playlist of old school gospel Christmas songs. Yes, they are definitely, unapologetically Christmas songs, and not holidays songs. But they … Continued