Beings and versions of us who are calling out to be heard, no matter how small the sound might feel, amid the noise of it all … calling out for someone to notice … to hear and listen and respond, with simple kindness. To interrupt the rude, and to stop the ride, and to pause on the timeline.
Archives for 2016
Pagan Symbols in Dutch Churches
These symbols appear distinctly pagan, consisting of linear figures, similar or identical to Viking runes or pagan Lithuanian ideograms.
72 Hours in Chicago
The New York City of America’s Midwest, not only is Chicago dynamic, but its residents are the most welcoming of any major American city… our three-day visit only scratched the city’s surface.
Simony and Science
A result of the very long unpaid or inadequately paid period of apprenticeship, during which survival is dependent on adhering closely to programs established at the higher levels of the hierarchy, is training in avoiding independent thought, especially avoiding noticing when the results of research are not serving the general public.
Family Breakups Often Means Flying On Your Own
Once upon a time, I knew a boy whose parents fell out of love and stopped living together at his home. It was very sad for the boy, because where once there had been joy, now there was only loneliness in his heart.
A No-BS Tour of Modern Publishing Part 4 – The traditional industry: the bookstores (and distributors)
When I started my own publishing company, I had the chance to sit down with the owner of the largest science fiction publisher in Canada. We talked about a lot of the arcane details of publishing but most of our discussion was on how to drive sales. His strongest bit of advice was this: “You know what the best way is to sell your books? Have them on bookstore shelves.”
A Chicago Adventure with Tauck and Ken Burns
The Al Capone lecture was the perfect introduction to our tour the next day of Chicago neighbourhoods that were notorious in the 20s and 30s for illegal activities and major crimes.
Everyday Pathway
Change is part of everything living, whether I like it or not; it will take place with or without my approval.
A Night at Castle Geulzicht
Since 1982, the castle has been owned and operated once again as a hotel by the van Kuik family. For about the price of a mid-range hotel, in this part of Europe you can stay in a real castle! Only one disappointment… we didn’t see any ghosts.
Jeff Melanson, Building Continued Community Engagement in the Arts
Few things unite and promote community engagement like arts programs and initiatives. From multigenerational interaction to volunteerism, cities that have a robust local arts community foster greater cohesion and collaboration.
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