Hate begets hate. This week a few people filled with hate have succeeded in spreading fear, in spreading pain, in spreading doubt. Don’t let them succeed in spreading hate. We, as a city, as a country, as a world, cannot afford to succumb to hate. Feel the sadness. The fear, pain, and doubt. But when …
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the idea: sign-up to speak at a conference Speaking in front of large crowds of people can be terrifying. I’ve done it for various reasons with various results. As a musician, I am always terrified when I play in front of people. As an actor, I’m terrified until I slip into role or if I begin …
the idea: take your kids out for a family unicycle ride Boston can be a strange place. About a week ago I was walking to Davis Square when I saw a rather strange thing pass me by. At first I didn’t realize what I was seeing, which is why this picture is taken from behind. …
the idea: create an opportunity for local artists to share their work, ideas, and innovation in order to foster a healthy arts community. the ideator: Katherine Vetne As a recent Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate, I found myself longing for the kind of artistic community that had created the backbone of my degree program. As a student …
Friday was a difficult day. I had to pick up paintings from two art shows and then make a speech at Ignite Craft Boston all in the space of one afternoon. It was one of those days where having a car would have been really convenient. As I ran out the door to catch the …
My first year in Boston has been the type of experience that I’ll write about in fifty years to describe how on earth I got where I hope to get. I graduated college in May of 2011 at 17 with a handful of latin phrases, shows, internships, travel, and a wide array of artistic experiences …