Learn To Say No To The Wrong Ideas

By Jim Calder Anyone can have ideas. Many are fooled into thinking that just coming up with an idea is the hard work, when in reality it is the easiest part. I just had an idea for a screenplay. It is about a relationship between a man and his cat. It is a dark emotional [...]

An Interview with Blog Expert Seth Godin

By Jim Calder I am recommitting myself this week. Not to a church, a school or a person but to the art of blogging. I was born a writer and I hope to be remembered as one someday. A new mini goal of mine is to blog on a regular basis. I feel that it [...]

The Most Depressing Thing You’ll Ever Hear

By David Yancy Kang I heard a piece on NPR the other day about a new documentary of Bill Withers, the soul artist. There was an excerpt from this documentary that included an interview with him that really has stuck with me since I heard it. It goes like this: “One of the things I [...]

The Handshake

What Does A Handshake Mean To You? by David Yancy Kang Contrary to the words of Greg Graffin of Bad Religion, a handshake is more than a silent ‘fuck you’. What does a handshake mean to you? It makes me think about the gesture itself. I’ve been told that it’s existed since ancient times as [...]

Lissie Maurus … One of Those Voices

Ten Topics in 2010 By Jim Calder Any music fan will tell you that there are voices that stick inside of your head and voices that get shut out and shut down by the miniature hydro powered vaults that we place on our ear drums, which are directly connected to the “Music Taste” sections of [...]

Commuter V

Giving Up the House Life for Apartment Living … Maybe By Cynna Woo When people are young many long to leave the city and save every dollar to get more space out in the burbs. Somewhere along the line, the goal may change. Here it is a new year; as I was heading back to [...]

Confessions of a Rescue Addict

I admit it. I have a problem. When I look into the eyes of a dog or cat on death row, or one that happens to wind up at my back door looking for food, I can’t help but get involved.

Jealous Over The Thought Of Retirement

The Commuter By Cynna Woo Seven A.M. and it’s nice and bright for my return trip to New Jersey. Last week at this time, it was dark and gloomy. The trees are more yellow than green and I feel upbeat about the day and the week ahead. Thank goodness for daylight savings. I’m thinking about [...]

Jump The Fence To See If The Grass Is Greener

People who are afraid of change try to discourage others from changing by explaining that the grass is not greener; it’s the same dull grass. I don’t want to live my life trusting that all the grass in the world is the same color. I want to experience it myself.

A Secret Worth Stealing

By Jim Calder If this headline caught your attention, that is because it should. We all love secrets, whether it is the alleged affairs of a professional golfer, a secret stock tip, or career advice. It is safe to say that most of us want to advance in life. But there comes a point where [...]

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