Disney has become an iconic part of American culture. Reaching into the mythical stories from cultures around the world, Disney recreates those stories to bring the messages from those narratives into modern light. Pablo Picasso famously stated, “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” Pablo was a dramatic Spaniard; I prefer to say the secret of …Read More
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3 Things We Get Wrong About Sex, Love & Monogamy
Dan Savage is a sex advice columnist. He began his career in 1991 almost as a joke. At that time, straight advice columnists were giving “clueless” advice to gay people. As a gay man, he planned to give mocking advice to “straight” people. He will tell you that it turns out people like to be mocked, …Read More
A Story of Authenticity and Acceptance – “I Miss Toni”
One tool of living the present moment, living a conscious life, is authenticity — being who you are. Without alignment of our inner and outer selves, we cannot find happiness and fulfillment. However, it can also take courage to accept others as they are. When the rest of society tells you to shun your family, …Read More
Inoculative Expressions – watch my interview
Larnell Cross interviews slices of life in the art world outside the mainstream in his home town of Miami, Florida. His online talk show highlights diverse music, poetry, storytelling, dance and art. I met him in South Miami when I was performing my 90-minute storytelling show, “Legacy of Love,” at Tea & Poets. We sat …Read More
A Story Well Told – Coldplay Gravity
It’s not the high definition reality flat panel massive screens that I am looking for. That will not move me. Those who know the power of story know that instead it takes very little, requires that we use less. It is the simple lines drawn across my mind that reminds me of an age old …Read More
Stanley Kunitz – inspiring poetry
In his nineties, a slight old man walks up to the stage at the Dodge Poetry Festival to a huge applause. The poet, Stanley Kunitz, became poet laureate at the age of 95 and wrote poetry up until he was 100 years old. If that alone does not inspire you, listen to his poetry. Watch …Read More
India Arie – I Am Light
“My mission in life is to spread love, healing, peace, and joy through the power of words and music.” ~ India Arie I am always inspired by those that live their mission. Grammy Award winning, India Arie, lives her mission, lives her dream, and inspires us with her songs. On this start of the year, …Read More
Jamie DeWolf – The Exit Interview, Save a Life
Snap Judgment is a weekly storytelling radio show, but with a twist. “Stories with a Beat.” Spoken-Word Poetry meets edgy Storytelling, set to the beat of Music. LIVE Snap Judgement theater events showcase performances of featured tellers with a live band. The synergy between the music, poetry, and storytelling creates a powerful experience. Check out …Read More
Mary Gauthier: “Mercy Now”
“Every single one of us could use some mercy now.” Enjoy the beautiful lyrics of Mary Gauthier’s “Mercy Now”, invoking forgiveness, compassion, grace, and hope for each other … and for ourselves. My friend, Dave Roelant, brings this song into men’s prisons with the transformational work of the Mankind Project. (See recent interview with Dave …Read More
Wanting Memories
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes. — Ysaye Barnwell, Wanting Memories These haunting lyrics were written by Ysaye Barnwell and originally recorded by the African-American all-women a capella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock. Since then, many groups have recorded the song, including …Read More