Our Lady has recently received a couple of pieces of mail that she wishes everyone would read and think about for the new year, right before they take some time to listen to someone else's point of view, learn something new from another culture, or make some art themselves. The first is from Arts Tennessee, a quarterly newsletter of the Tennessee Arts Commission. In his "From the Desk of the Executive Director" article, Rich Boyd shares part of a recent address to the Chattanooga Rotarians on … [Read more...]
If Our Lady Were in Charge: More Art, Less (and Better?) Politics
December 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Celebrating "Mankind's Great Chance" on Risk a Day
December 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite quotes is from Martin Buber in The Way of Man, in which he says, “Mankind’s great chance lies precisely in the unlikeness of men, in the unlikeness of their qualities and inclinations.” A few weeks ago as I was leading a poetry class, I forgot Buber's words when I unexpectedly found myself feeling very unlike the small group of students who faced me. I wondered if I was sharing poems - both my own and others' - that they could connect with at all. Since I was the teacher, I … [Read more...]
A Black Friday message about poetry
November 27, 2009 By 2 Comments
Not sure what to get Uncle Ed or Aunt Ruby for Christmas? Trying, as I am, to support the local economy or artists anywhere this year with your holiday purchases? Have you considered a small volume of lovely and highly readable poetry, inscribed to the recipient, as an inexpensive yet meaningful gift? Heaven Was the Moon sure beats another necktie, coffee mug or scented candle. So don't wait, order now! Now, after that word from our sponsor, an update on my poetry book: As many of you … [Read more...]
What Would Miss Manners Do? The Importance of Saying Thank You for Mentions on Twitter
November 11, 2009 By 7 Comments
Since I recently revealed my true dreams over on the Risk a Day blog, I might as well continue my confessional movement: I tweet. Now, I've already heard plenty of snide little remarks, so stop your snickering. It's part of my "real job" - as well as my persona - to stay relatively up to date on all this techy stuff. I've been on Twitter, both with a personal account (@korywells) and a work account (@WorkCompEdge), for several months now. I'll reserve my full list of pros and cons for another … [Read more...]
I Confess All on Risk a Day
November 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I've been doing such a good job of keeping this blog updated that I'm now writing for another one! (Yes, you are supposed to read a little sarcasm into that announcement.) Somehow, Laura Biering over at Risk a Day talked me into being a contributing writer. I did not have time for it, but I said yes anyway. Thank goodness she didn't have some ocean front property to sell me, too. My day is the 4th of each month. This being the 4th, I wanted to make a good impression, so I've actually … [Read more...]
