Open Mic Night Video

On June 15, 2018, I got to do my first book reading. Some of you might not be aware of how much time it takes to choose what you’re going to read and then to practice reading the selection. There is usually a time limit for the selection too, so in my case, I hadContinue reading “Open Mic Night Video”

Outlander

“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” ~ Richard Bach “The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.” ~ B. R. Amedkar “For where all love is, the speaking is unnecessary.” ~ Diana Gabaldon, Outlander I honestly can’t rememberContinue reading “Outlander”

Dietland

“The problem for all women is we’re identified by how we look instead of our heads and hearts.” ~ Gloria Steinem “Women tend to be conservative in youth and get more radical as they get older because they lose power with age. So if a young woman is not a feminist, I say, ‘Just wait.’”Continue reading “Dietland”

Writing Lessons

“… writers are often the worst judges of what they have written.” ~ Stephen King, Everything’s Eventual: 14 Dark Tales “I became an artist because I wanted to be an active participant in the conversation about art.” ~ Kamand Kojouri “Ask yourself: Who has the greater influence on you? Is it the people who inspireContinue reading “Writing Lessons”

The Razor’s Edge

“The sharp edge of the razor is difficult to pass over; thus the wise say the path to salvation is hard.” ~ Katha-Upanishad “The enjoyment of art is the only remaining ecstasy that’s neither immoral nor illegal.” ~ Elliot Templeton in The Razor’s Edge “As long as man sets his ideals on the wrong objectsContinue reading “The Razor’s Edge”