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Life is Too Short
You all know I’m a big fan of stepping into our differences and out of our comfort zones. But we also have to be realistic about our creative strengths and weaknesses. This hilarious clip from the BBC show “Life is Too Short” makes the point when Liam Neeson wants to break into comedy. Since I’m also a fan of the creative process, I’ve included the clip that features bloopers from the actors as they try to pull off the scene. Enjoy!
Quote of the Week for May 7
“The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.” — Heda Bejar
Our Battle with OCD
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” This quote from Philo of Alexandria (not a household name, but apparently a smart guy) landed in my email inbox two days ago while I was in Minneapolis telling a story with The Moth. I thought of the quote when I was in the airport and the distracted Delta ticket agent was rude to me. Instead of barking back, I tried my best to smile. Who knows what was going on in her world? I thought of it again on my flight home when the lovely woman seated next to me revealed she had just placed her 48-year-old brother in a nursing home after his third debilitating stroke; she was desperate to bring him home to New Hampshire. And I thought of it Tuesday morning when I found my husband, once again, battling his OCD. [Read more…] about Our Battle with OCD
Quote of the Week for April 30
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” — Philo of Alexandria