Category: Art & Literature
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Best of the Worst
Respect that people are busy, precious time. Recognize that much of my writing is too descriptive, not enough story-telling. In other words, much of my writing is crap. Sometimes surprise myself, pleased with ephemeral writing elements. Rather than force readers to wade through the swamp, will post short pieces and excerpts here. Content may be…
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One Year: 52 Pick-up
Lessons learned: During the past year, wrote 52 weekly posts, published every Monday. Often, at least three pages of single-spaced text; over the course of one year, more than 150 pages. I’ve become less afraid of writing; no longer fear writing every morning – like – what am I going to write today. Developed a…
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Playlist: Side B
Introduction: played the clarinet since I was eight years old; received an un-used instrument from a relative. Wanted to play the saxophone, but it was too expensive. My first solo was “Home on the Range” in front of my elementary school peers. In high school, studied clarinet with Ron Krentzman, clarinetist with Hartford Symphony, Andy…
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Fact or Fiction
Last December, published a post on some of my favorite books. This complimentary post, shares some of my favorite works of fiction. The Old Man and the Sea, written by Ernest Hemingway (1951), published (1952); novella received Pulitzer Prize for fiction (1953), and contributed to Hemingway receiving the Nobel Prize for literature (1954). Novella tells…
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Writing on the Wall
Writing: For the past year, I made writing a daily habit, a bit like exercising the body, and developing the mind. It’s a process that I follow each morning; recording ideas, editing, and refining. This blog is my sandbox, a place to practice – in safety – without judgment. The blog holds me accountable, as…
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Playlist: Side A
Introduction: I don’t have the ability to listen to music and work at the same time; and I don’t often listen to music in the car (either podcast, or just, road noise, as a form of meditation). If I have free time in the evening, and nothing to read, I might pull up some music…
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Mountain Climbing
Introduction: David Brooks is a political commentator. You might read his opinion pieces in the New York Times, or see him on PBS News Hour. He also writes books; a person may not agree with what he has to say, but, I find that he often has something interesting to say. This past fall, while…
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Poetry Slam
Approaching and reading poetry is challenging, at times. It doesn’t always resonate; it hasn’t always resonated; but compelled to expose myself regularly to poetry. Sometimes, only expose myself in small doses. It’s been said that the difference between cure and poison is the dose. Don’t judge myself if poetry resonates, or not; if I “like”…
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Favorite Books
As the New Year approaches, some people like to consider resolutions; other people like to find good books. Bob Bruner was Dean at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business for a decade; he published his recommended reading list at the end of each year; the list was often thoughtful and well-rounded. I define…
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