It's going to be hot today. A massive garage sale opens in the church parking lot around 9. Two of our members have decided the next moment in their lives is to be lived in Kenya, working with orphans there (if I have my story straight), and this garage sale is the first financial salvo …
How Music Rescues
I don't know anything about Dr. Karl Paulnack, of the Boston Conservatory, but I'm thankful for him anyway. A few days ago, a friend sent me a link to an article by Paulnack, an address he gave to a group of parents about the place of music and art in the world. A classical musician, …
Why Art Matters: Rebellion, Beauty, Life
Sorry, no great revelations coming, but as I've wandered the internet over the past couple of days, a couple of things caught my attention. A blog begun by a freelance writer here in Seattle asking the question: why does art matter? (The blog post title comes from her. Thanks, Rosie.) It was mentioned in a …
Imaginative Bravery: Money and Art
Years ago, I came across a play called Spike Heels by a writer named Theresa Rebeck. I was struck by its frank language, it's straight-ahead exploration of love, sex, and identity in a world of 20 and 30-something confusion. Since Spike Heels, Rebeck has gone on to wide success and acclaim, including a nod as …
On Not Murdering Your Gift
Perusing blogs on creativity and art this morning, I came across a pretty great quote this morning by a writer I don't know anything about other than I've seen her book on tables at Barnes and Noble. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, has this to say about talent, process, and making the work: …
JEFF BERRYMAN 