The Marriage Artist
The Marriage Artist is remarkable for its audacity and seriousness of purpose, as well as for its meticulous and lyrical delight in the English language.
Tiny Boxes Prompt: A Reflection on Tony Porter’s Presentation at TEDWomen
The messages and beliefs that we take-in during the course of our lives can place us into unhealthy boxes that enforce ways of being that are destructive to ourselves and to others. Continue reading →
A Lesson From Love Dogs: How Can Language Be Transformative?
This is an excellent example of the transformative power of language: “And that release freed his voice and his spontaneity.” Something in this poem resonated with a hidden part of Christopher that was ready to be revealed. And once revealed, it freed his voice, giving him more depth and breadth as a performer. Continue reading →
Considering a Language of Violence
Since the violence in Tucson, I’ve been thinking about the impact of my word choices and trying to be mindful of the subtle language of violence that creeps into the words I use every day. Perhaps you’ve noticed this too? Continue reading →
John Lennon on Fatherhood, Feminism, and Phony Tough Guy Posturing
An uncovered interview in Rolling Stone makes clear that John Lennon was strong enough to both acknowledge his own vulnerability and embrace women’s leadership.
Braveheart
Ah, Braveheart… I remember leaving the movie theater that evening in 1995. I was seventeen, clueless and inspired. Something stirred inside and I could tell my friends had been impacted as well. Yep, we loved it and for many years to come, when asked my favourite movie, Braveheart was my answer.
With time I came to […]