Monthly Archives: July 2011

Open Mic Friday! you talk: speak up

Posted on 29 July 2011 by

In today’s “you talk” open mic, the topic is public speaking. Does it scare you? What makes it manageable? Tell us about your experience. Continue reading →

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First dance

Posted on 28 July 2011 by

I remember a pivotal summer of my adolescence with the prompt, “first dance.” Continue reading →

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New sketches

Posted on 27 July 2011 by

Last week I had a painting “on” day, this time it felt “off” — and yet I think these sketches are stronger and more energetic. What do you think? Continue reading →

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Dance poem

Posted on 26 July 2011 by

I got the writing prompt “moving,” so I choreographed a little poem. Continue reading →

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IWL lessons, part 2: The map is mine alone

Posted on 25 July 2011 by

I put together some things I’ve been thinking about for a long time, and realize that as a breadth-based thinker (rather than a deep expert in any field), it’s really up to me to chart my own path. Continue reading →

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Open Mic Friday! featuring Naveed Ahmad

Posted on 22 July 2011 by

In today’s Open Mic guest post, Naveed Ahmad shares glimpses of Prague, and the story of how he got into photography. Continue reading →

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IWL lessons, part 1: Homelessness and experimentation

Posted on 21 July 2011 by

This is the first of two posts about what I learned after my IWL experience. This one covers the dropping of assumptions, embracing of transitional spaces, beginner’s mind, and creative experimentation. Continue reading →

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