I remember in acting class we were assigned a role to perform with two or more people. In the beginning, I noticed people highlighting only their parts with a highlighter. Just memorizing what they are going to say. I worked with a director once who discouraged this process of memorization in a play and forContinue reading “The art of listening”
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Mother Earth
Mother Nature you are indeed a remarkable force, what more can one ask of you? You have created the trees and seas so that we could breathe fresh air while providing us pleasant water for nourishment. You originated a climate we can live, move freely and prosper from. You sprinkled assorted minerals into the dirtContinue reading “Mother Earth”
Family
What are you most proud of in your life? Proud is a word associated with ego and I try to use others in its place. Satisfaction comes to mind. I will rephrase the question. What has brought you the most satisfaction in life? My family. To be able to be part of the creation ofContinue reading “Family”
Labeling of words.
The seasons of the year haven’t changed for thousands of years. Like rocks. There are grains, pebbles, rocks and mountains. The seasonal names, winter and summer have been around for more than one thousands years, however, the names of spring and fall/autumn are more recent, partly because these two seasons were viewed as secondary toContinue reading “Labeling of words.”
Enticing the mind.
My life has always felt like the area between the holes on a belt or watch band. Never really comfortable. it’s either too tight or too loose. We are who we are and learn to deal with our situations in life through being omnipresent with our encounters. The way to happiness is how we engageContinue reading “Enticing the mind.”
Being F.I.T.
What principles define how you live? Freedom, Integrity, Truth. Being free to make choices without pressure or anxiety. To express myself without prejudice of a judge or jury while pursuing my intent without undue restrictions. I live with integrity to help promote my honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical standards that include taking responsibility for my actionsContinue reading “Being F.I.T.”
A tale of distinction.
I was an extra on the film Amistad while they were filming in the New England. I think Connecticut. Now I understand why when I was younger, I couldn’t understand why older people sometimes can’t recollect some things. During lunch time there was a big tent full of tables and chairs so we could sitContinue reading “A tale of distinction.”
Albums are all encompassing.
What’s your all-time favorite album? Albums are architecturally reminiscent rhythmic of times that are perpetual. Music of a time and place. Music has the power to transport us to different moments in our history and evoke strong emotions with just a few bars. There was a time that one would enter the record store knowingContinue reading “Albums are all encompassing.”
To write or not to write, is not the question.
Some days you can try to conjure up a topic to write about, whether it is a passion or just something that passively irritates you. It’s not easy to just do it. And it can become very exasperating when the library of your mind is elusive or checked out. It’s a force that has toContinue reading “To write or not to write, is not the question.”
Just The Meat. Not The Gristle.
A lot of people ask me what the tag line, “Just the meat. No gristle” for Chu The Cud means. It’s a style of my writing. Much of today’s writing comprises of 20 pages of fluff, colorful, flowery, adjective filler to tell you what they can and 1 to 2 pages. That’s the gristle. TheyContinue reading “Just The Meat. Not The Gristle.”
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