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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Renoir Rejoices
“Why shouldn’t art be pretty? There are enough unpleasant things in the world.” “Work lovingly done is the secret of all order and all happiness.” “I like a painting which makes me want to stroll in it.” Pierre-Auguste Renoir What … Continue reading
Book Ark
Mmmm…Shall I send a copy of my book Birthing the Elephant to Brewster Kahle out in California? He’s the mastermind behind an ambitious plan to save copies of books even as many of them are being digitized out of existence. … Continue reading
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Slow Build
In a time of whiz-bang blockbusters, it’s wonderful to see a piece of theatre or a film start out slowly and then gain speed as audiences embrace it. The charming Woody Allen movie Midnight in Paris began this way and … Continue reading
Timeless Stories
“Some people say that with the 100th anniversary, the ship is going to fade away. I disagree. Titanic’s stories are timeless. It’s not going anywhere.” Charles Haas, President of the Titanic International Society “There are only two or three human … Continue reading
My Ryder
A beautiful dog story: There was a family whose beloved dog had fallen ill. The dog passed away and while the family grieved over its loss, there was one member, a little boy, who didn’t seem very upset. The parents … Continue reading
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Productivity Pick-me-ups
We all sit at our desks way too much and too long. Little wonder, then, that our productivity often flags at different points during the day. Taking breaks can be very helpful: they help us rest our tired eyes, stretch … Continue reading
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Uncreative Clutter
I just read a blog about the impact of clutter on creativity. According to the writer, clutter generates stress and gets in the way of creativity. Frankly, I’m writing this right now in a very, very messy office. Super messy, … Continue reading
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Paradise Road
“She spoke of writing poetry as being on ‘the road to paradise.’” Interview with the poet Ruth stone The writer Elizabeth Gilbert tells a story about Ruth Stone which the poet shared with her: As [Stone] was growing up in … Continue reading
Wonderful Friends
“My friends are my estate.” Emily Dickinson One of the truly rewarding things about writing is the wonderful people you meet who share their ideas and gifts with you. In writing my book Birthing the Elephant (www.birthingtheelephant.com), I had the … Continue reading
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Persistence Pays
“Never, never, never, never give up!” Winston Churchill “Don’t give up, keep talking, and eventually, you might hit a nerve.” Sly Stallone “Don’t quit, can’t fail.” This saying captures the true value of persistence: if we simply don’t quit, then … Continue reading