What unites us? Dan Rather visits Boston.
Dissenters—be they Revolutionary War patriots or women in knitted pink pussy hats—point to the truth. This defense of the truth, and our liberty to speak it, is what makes America great.
Category Archive: Books
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wesley the owl
Wesley the Owl, written by former Caltech biologist Stacey O’Brien, explores animal intelligence, the deep emotional bonds that can exist between animals and humans.
Interrogating the Interrogator: a conversation with Glenn Carle
Is it ever acceptable for our government to torture (“enhanced interrogation technique” is the Orwellian neo-con term) or jail someone indefinitely without due process? What if you or someone close to you were condemned… Continue reading
creativity & improvision (the art of winging it)
You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm – Colette My first post about creativity (“The Creative Habit: Use It or Lose It”) discussed how creativity is the result of being… Continue reading
Living Art: Olivier Giugni’s flower power
Floral designer to the stars and fabulous impromptu dinner guest, Olivier Giugni, has a wonderful book out: Living Art — Style Your Home with Flowers. You can order it here. Favorite flower? The… Continue reading
the buddha & the borderline
“Borderline…feels like I’m going to lose my mind…” -Madonna I’ve been meaning to give a shout-out to my girl, Kiera Van Gelder, a talented writer who recently published a memoir “The Buddha and… Continue reading
The Moth Ball: why storytelling matters
Went to the Moth Ball last night in NYC at Capitale on the Bowery. The Moth, a nonprofit organization devoted to the “art and craft of storytelling,” is a showcase for true stories,… Continue reading