Stories From Around The World

Dr. Ellen Frankel served for eighteen years as Editor in Chief and CEO of The Jewish Publication Society.  She received her B.A. from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Princeton.   She is the author of eleven books, including The Classic Tales; The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols; The Five BooksContinue reading “Stories From Around The World”

Movie Making, Martial Arts, and Mentoring

Gedaly is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and content pro. He loves Shakespeare, Kung Fu movies, and geeking out about technology. He’s the co-founder of Working.Actor, writer of adventure movies, and occasional singer. One day he hopes to become a mad scientist! The Marx Brothers Movies  Charlie Chaplin, Favorite Director, Films,    City Lights (1931) Charlie Chaplin,Continue reading “Movie Making, Martial Arts, and Mentoring”

Taking A Break

Even though I have not had to teach this first eight weeks of the semester, I find that I’m quite busy with Story~Power duties and other creative tasks. Which has made me realize I need to set this blog aside for awhile to find some balance.  This is something that I don’t like to admit,Continue reading “Taking A Break”

Life Informed Art

Lala Drona (b. 1988) is a Venezuelan-American painter and videaste, born in Denver, Colorado. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, Lala Drona has since published and exhibited her work internationally.  Most recently, her videos and paintings exploring digital spaces and the female gaze, were shown at the Cite des ArtsContinue reading “Life Informed Art”

Words Are Important

“Language matters. It’s the raw material of story, it changes how we feel about ourselves and others, and it’s a portal to connection.” ~ Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart  I agree with Dumbledore, words are our most inexhaustible source of magic. They are capable of inflicting injury and healing it. So, reading Atlas ofContinue reading “Words Are Important”