Past Jobs – All Things Must Pass
The noisy little Ektachrome lab was cramped. It is warm and humid, the faint smell of formaldehyde and other chemicals always present. The Hope Roller Transport machine with its many tanks of chemicals, gears, rollers, and pumps, provides a constant hum.
Tenacious D (Dad)
So much about who I strive to be, I have learned directly from my dad. Many of you know him as a talented and versatile actor. He is most certainly that, but he is also a gifted musician, a handy craftsman, and...
The Gift of No
When was the last time that you did something you didn’t really want to do? I’m not talking about things that no one usually wants to do like scrubbing a toilet or taking out the garbage when you’re too tired or.…
The Art of Surrender
Surrender is defined in Dictionaries as “submitting to an authority, giving up against an enemy, and ceasing to resist an opponent”. Surrender has always been a word that relates to battles, enemies and warring.
Authenticity
In a recent company meeting, I relayed that I had an experience with a vendor who was behaving in an inauthentic manner. I was frustrated. Steve suggested that authenticity would be a good subject for my next post...
Play to Your Strengths
Imagine for a moment that you’re auditioning for a character, or perhaps have already been cast. As you explore the intricacies of the role and navigate the style of the piece you discover that one or both are unfamiliar.
Underneath The Surface
Life is usually passing by too fast for me. I go through my day accepting the things that need repair both in my physical space and in my body and mind. This week I learned more about what is under the surfaces of my world. I'll share what I've learned.
Change is Inevitable
“Change is inevitable” they say, and a good thing too. We don’t always want OR need things to stay the same. It might be great when “what is” IS great, but when the chips are down change can also be a very welcome thing!
The Anxiety of Choice
The skill of choice is something I’ve had to work on (and continue to work on) a lot throughout my life. Those who know me best will tell you I am incredibly indecisive. Picking simple things like what to eat for dinner or what movie to watch are often particularly a struggle. More often than not I will end up making a list of appealing options and offering it to the other person. I would like to think it is because ...