Drawing reduces what you’re seeing to its essentials. It can be what you’re looking at, or what your mind’s eye is trying to visualize. Putting what you’re seeing down on the page may be like photography (aiming at accuracy) or like poetry … [Continue reading]
Maxine Powell died last week after a long career. For almost 60 years, she pursued the kind of work that almost no one is doing today. Powell taught grooming, poise, and the “social graces” to Motown artists before they went out into the … [Continue reading]
With more of us being priced out of higher education, there’s a startling divergence in how the folks who control the entry ramps are responding. But one of their responses could actually be quite good for you. Most colleges and universities are … [Continue reading]
Focusing on what you stand to gain—like getting the next buck or increasing your influence—is the wrong path when it comes to sustaining your best work. A better way may be forming relationships through the generosity of your giving and the … [Continue reading]
What connects us to other people is often as simple as a dog. By the time Rudy died in April, I had lost touch with a whole new generation of dogs and the humans who'd be tagging along with them. By this time a year ago, Rudy’s “walks” were down … [Continue reading]
