Writing at the Drop of a Hat

Writing at the Drop of a Hat

When I needed to write an essay in university, the most important step was to find the first sentence. Once I discovered the Signet Classics Shakespeare…

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Before closing down your Home on the Net

Before closing down your Home on the Net

I sent off an email this morning to one of my favorite artist bloggers on the heels of her announcement to shut down her domain….

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Living With Less. A Lot Less. - NYTimes.com

Living With Less. A Lot Less. – NYTimes.com

Intuitively, we know that the best stuff in life isn’t stuff at all, and that relationships, experiences and meaningful work are the staples of a…

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From my experience as a wedding photographer assistant

From my experience as a wedding photographer assistant

Also known as, why I will never agree to work as a wedding photographer ever again. My tasks included setting up a NDA between the…

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The Art of Conversation

The Art of Conversation

Conversational topics should not be about the behaviour of an absent person, especially in a large group people, even if these people are in a…

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When People Ask Me About Grad School

When People Ask Me About Grad School

When people ask me this question, I tell them there are three (usually) main reasons why people choose this option: People want to “find” themselves…

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Something to be said for good listener skills

Something to be said for good listener skills

I don’t know everything. I’m not a specialist. I’m not famous. I’m an observer. I ask questions. And I listen to what people are saying/doing….

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