Space and Pace
I’ve been thinking a lot about space. Not as in “outer space” but as in breadth. I’ve also been thinking a lot about breath, about the unconscious breath that occurs between sentences, and about catching one’s breath after a dramatic moment. … Continued
Selling It!
I recently finished reading a book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-help That Actually Works : A True Story, written by television news anchor Dan Harris. It’s the … Continued
Guess How Old I Am Today?
I’m this many years. I was born in 2009. On this date there was one post, written by this Licata guy, and no comments. Now, five years later, there are 490 posts (not including this one), posts written by 15 guest … Continued
Birds of A Life’s Work
Like most people, birds fascinate me. I’m not a birder, not even close, but I enjoy listening to and looking at them. I also enjoy filming them, when they’ll cooperate, which isn’t often. Working with cats and kids are a … Continued
Soleri Bells
In case you don’t know, Arcosanti generates much of its income through the sale of wind bells designed by Paolo Soleri. How did Soleri begin designing and selling bells? And I’m now trying to incorporate a short and not so complicated version … Continued
Conversations with Friends, Part 2
Not too long ago I was speaking with my friend S. about something other than film and art. He said, “In my experience, whenever you try to force something, it doesn’t work.” Advice like this no one wants to hear, myself … Continued
The Ultimate Selfie: NASA’s Golden Record 2.0 by Jessica Roth
This post originally appeared on Curio Cabin, Jessica Roth’s wonderful blog. (Do yourself a favor and subscribe to it.) Thanks, Jessica, for generously allowing me to cross-post it here. The Universe Is Listening In the late 70′s, NASA launched the … Continued
Your Fortune Awaits You
You’re welcome.
Congratulations Class of 2000-whatever! A Commencement Speech from A Life’s Work
It’s graduation time and no one asked me to deliver a commencement speech but here’s one anyway. Dear Class of 2014 2015, Here’s the short version. Browse the dictionary. A real, paper dictionary. Here’s the long version: So, if you … Continued
The Singer or the Song?
It’s an age old debate: the singer or the song. Is a song special or does a performer make it special? Taking this a step further, is a gospel song sanctified because it contains its own magic or is it … Continued