I recently saw an article by the Washington Post about the top 10 skills children learn from the arts. With the ever-constant arguments over fundings and how best to defend against funding cuts, I thought I would add this to the conversation. Valerie Strauss, the author, argues that these are the 10 top skills: 1.) …
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The thing about inspiration is that it can come from anywhere. Earlier this year I was just beginning the idea of making some sort of creativity program. I was thinking about who it would be for, how I’m going to get people involved, and (most importantly of course) what I’m going to name it. Usually, …
Usually I am very careful with my money. The past few weeks, I got an extra cushion from the stipend for my fellowship, started spending money on Christmas presents, and loosened up enough to actually buy myself some things as well. And by things I mean books. In the Spring I plan to design and …
I have shared this TED talk with so many people. When I first watched it I had one of those moments where I realized that someone had already said exactly what I have been trying to find the words for. Every once in a while this happens and I have one of two reactions. The …