marc robert north, one of my painter friends, just suggested this idea for remembrance day (november 11 here in canada): 1. — > what was your favourite or most fondly remembered remembrance day song and/or poem when you grew up ? 2. — > and if possible, why? he says that his was buffy sainte-marie’s… Continue reading remembrance day songs
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“oh, the things you can think up if only you try!”
well, people, now you know where i get my inspiration from: idle 14th century poets and 1st grade readers! because today i want to tell you about one of my heroes – dr. seuss: a fabulous poet, a man with passionate convictions, and a great painter. yes, he wrote children’s books. but his imagination and… Continue reading “oh, the things you can think up if only you try!”
tsurezuregusa: wisdom from an idle poet
november’s issue of bodhi mind, the vancouver buddhist church’s monthly newsletter, introduced me to the poet kenko. i was intrigued by his words that “there are seven undesirable things as friends,” among them “a strong person who has never been ill.” wise words. although there are always
music, brain and emotions
in line with the theme of art and creativity this month, i thought i’d dish up something about music psychology. this fabulous site on the topic brought me to an interesting article on the neurobiology of the emotional effects of music. music profoundly affects our moods. but how
leadership jazz
talking about life as a creative project – here’s a book that discusses business life as a creative project: leadership jazz, by max depree. here are a few excerpts: everyone is equally authentic and surrounded by the mystery of potential fragility is part of a vision’s nature. people who think they have created an indestructible… Continue reading leadership jazz
creative projects
one of the commentators on the art that makes a difference blog entry says that two movies (one of them spirited away, also one of my favourites) helped him through difficult times. that has certainly been my experience, too – art kind of scooping me up and taking me out of those troughs of confusion… Continue reading creative projects
day of the dead
today is the day of the dead, so i looked around my poetry to see whether i have something on the subject. in 1988, this is what i said: i wake up in the morning and i realize: death must be so sweet. death has a younger brother and he is my lover, death has… Continue reading day of the dead
… and for some more irrelevant research on eating disorders
i never cease to be amazed at the naivety (or – it wouldn’t be arrogance?) of some researchers in the social sciences. do they really never talk to the people who they research? why am i telling you this? well, the good people at the national institute of health have amazing news for us! apparently… Continue reading … and for some more irrelevant research on eating disorders
art that makes a difference
i’m dedicating november to the arts. for example, all the fireside chats this month will be about art that made a difference in our lives. so, readers, let’s hear it from you! tell me about works of art that made a difference in your life. is there a book that you want the whole world… Continue reading art that makes a difference
in the flow
(this is an article from my most recent newsletter) you’re sitting at your favourite coffee shop with your best friend, planning a trip down the coast. the conversation is lively. every time you come up with yet another idea of what to do, your friend knows exactly what you mean and spins it further. your… Continue reading in the flow