America Elected the Apocalypse so I’m Listening to The Cure (Commentary)
Dear World, I’m sorry that America decided to elect a fascist president last week. I’m sorry that the country I was born in also voted in a Republican-dominated Congress and House of Representatives for two of our other main branches of federal government. With an...
Creative Courage and Vulnerability: An Invitation To My Medium Day Session on Aug 12, 2023
Learn how to take risks and be authentic with your writing and creativity! I’m happy to announce that I’ll be talking about Creative Courage and Vulnerability on Saturday, August 12th, as part of the Medium Day international virtual conference! My session will happen...
When you’re quiet, you can hear the sounds of the world become a symphony.
Spending time in quiet places is very important for mental health. What’s amazing is that when you are quiet, you notice how much music there is everywhere. As a musician, I know the difference between composing a song and the sounds all around me, but the...
I believe that the best way to create is to let truth dance with myth.
The best creations come from the swirling dance between our personal stories and our mythological fantasies. We’re all Dorothy in Oz, Frodo going to Mordor, and Luke Skywalker facing his father in the books we write, the movies we make, and everything we...