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Giants
"We need to be our most giant selves; to think our most giant thoughts; express ourselves in the biggest way possible, and give ourselves permission to be GIANTS." -- Alicia Keys
An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall
When I am ninety years old, I want to look back on my life with the same amount of grace, wisdom, and humor as Dr. Jane Goodall does. The famed primatologist spoke in Atlanta this past Wednesday night, not only about her pioneering work with chimpanzees in East Africa, but
Following Instructions
I was in the U.K. recently, first in Edinburgh, and then in London, where on a slow-moving Saturday afternoon, I decided to go to the Tate Modern to see its Yoko Ono exhibit which was in its final twenty-four hours. I realize Yoko Ono isn't everyone'
Walkabout
This week is a mini letter about seeking, and hopefully finding.
Dancing Flamenco with Julie Galle Baggenstoss
"We are not strippers. We do not dance to mariachi or salsa music."
Cooking with Amethyst Ganaway
Y'all...it is an honor and a privilege and a delight to have rising culinary star Amethyst Ganaway here today to talk about Black Southern foodways and her forthcoming cookbook (among other things). The South Carolina-born food and beverage industry veteran has worked as a chef and a
Banking on It
On the little things that make big differences and more...
The Dragon from Chicago
Big bravery edition, starring female war correspondents and a seven-months pregnant fencer.
Let The Games Begin!
The Olympics used to give art awards, the Eiffel Tower was once a big car ad, and other tidbits.
A Dove with Claws
Tricky Dick and the Man in Black, superheroes, and phone comedy, oh my.
