Carpe the effin’ diem: Thoughts and Advice for Artists/Creators
This short essay first appeared on the ArtsBoston blog. They asked me to write something about the arts and a […]
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But when do I clap – Understanding Chamber Music
His voice filled me from the sheer beauty of it – the deep register and clear tone. I didn’t understand […]
Get an Effin’ Website
I first started drafting this post about a week and a half-ago. Had Intended to post it sooner but working […]
Millions of beautiful things
Always remember, no matter the headlines, there are millions of beautiful, joyful, peaceful, fun, and creative things going on. But […]
Messages sent, messages received
(This post was begun before the eclipse today – a moment I shared with many other lovely people at the […]
Hiding in plain view
It is not unknown to me. I actually do know it. I’ve been to that place, I’ve seen that sculpture, […]
Domestic Situation poem & Poetry Out Loud
Some people have a “graveyard” love. I heard this phrase in my youth and it stuck with me. It was […]
Can I poet with you – Ntozake Shange
I had originally hoped to post a poem a day during Poetry Month (April) which has officially ended although there’s […]
Can I Poet with You? – Clarence Major
Clarence Major is a poet, novelist and painter. I have a tattered copy of Swallow the Lake, a volume of […]
Blind Auditions – One tool to end discrimination in classical ...
My mother is an article clipper and sharer, a practice she passed along to me. We send articles and cartoons […]
Sound Reasons or Flimsy Excuses?
Your reasons are reasonable and if I didn’t know you, I’d believe them. Because I know you and I’ve known […]
Culture for the poor
“Culture for the poor must never be poor culture. We must have the best instruments for the poorest children, the […]
Roundup 4 – Books, Theater, and other pleasures
Stuff I Read: The Round House by Louise Erdich One of the finest novels I’ve read by this supremely talented writer. […]
Round up 3 (Delightful in Dorchester and…)
Stuff I Did: Attended Social Media Workshop sponsored by the Dorchester Artists Collaborative at the recently opened Erick Jean Center for […]
Friday Night Fun for Free (in the ‘bury and on ...
The ‘bury (Roxbury)Instead of crashing or cuddling in last Friday night (3/9), I decided to head out. I’m so glad […]
Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Doodle
I am a doodler when I’m in meetings or other situations where I will probably take notes. (I take notes […]
What If the Arts Were Truly Visible in the Community?
What if the arts were truly visible in the community?What if there was an artist-in-residence in every school? (I’m talking […]