We are traveling through the blizzard in Ryan’s last parade. Behind the hearse that carries him, we’re protected by escort. We disregard traffic signs and signals. Everyone and everything stops as we pass, slowly and deliberately. Insulated by the heavy snowfall, the world is monotone. The weather shields us in a quiet cotton veil. Too [...]
Archive | January, 2009
VOTE FOR STAYING HUNGRY
Image via Wikipedia Have you read about Daniel Pink and The Adventures of Johnny Bunko? If you haven’t, click the image at left and spend the equivalent of two latte grandes on the best career advice you’ll ever get. If you already have, then you know there are seven career lessons mentioned in the book: [...]
WHAT ARE YOU MADE OF?
Image by Getty Images via Daylife The magazine advertisement caught my eye. “What are you made of?” it demanded. The expensive wristwatch in the piece was both strong and precious, wrought of steel and 18 carat gold, with diamonds punctuating its face. The model, an enigmatic actress, presumably was chosen because she embodied the same [...]
POETRY MATTERS
Image via Wikipedia Be present to the moment, give yourself over to the rhythm and mystery of your own voice, lose yourself in the hum of the words, and you will find that quiet place within. – Kathleen Coskran This past week found me at a most unexpected and achingly bittersweet task: writing the obituary [...]
OLD MEDIA AND JOURNALISM COMMENTS ON FIRE
This post is a follow-up to our previous Endangered Species series post where we noted the traditional media and journalism death spiral toward extinction. The comment section lit up yesterday and late last night like Ralphie getting his BB gun on Christmas morning! Image via Wikipedia Passionate comments from BloggerDad ((David Wright) and Becky Blanton [...]
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