Video: A Mind Sang
In the last moments before childbirth, a mother sees how similar her life and her child’s life will be.
Stephen Dobyns: The Poet’s Disregard
He ponders composing an ode
to his long time sidekick Death, but as his
own departure draws near their friendship
has grown problematic.
Paul Christensen: Images
One powerful image can overthrow the whole decaying edifice of empiricism and thrust us back into the medieval mind of gods, miracles, witches, and the wonders of an empowered and … Continue reading
Fred Maus: I Listen to an Adagio by Ravel
. Then, I know how to speak with a single voice, meandering onward, not clear whether anyone is listening, pushing on to the next word and the next, not with … Continue reading
Video: Elizabeth Gilbert talks about finding your creative genius
With wit and humor, the author of “Eat, Pray, Love” talks about artistic creativity, imagination, and fear of success.
Video: “Piano Fling” from Northern Exposure
This is possibly the best explanation of art and innovation ever to appear in American popular culture: “It’s not the thing you fling, it’s the fling itself.”