Celebrity

Celebrity

Celebrity Celebrity   “I’m nobody! Who are you?Are you nobody, too?”-Emily Dickinson    Our country has developed and perhaps perfected the cult of celebrity. The rich and the famous have a powerful influence on almost every aspect of our...
Doubt and Certainty

Doubt and Certainty

Doubt and Certainty Doubt and Certainty “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” -Bertrand Russell    When it comes to competition or argument, often those who...
The Price of Art

The Price of Art

The Price of Art The Price of Art “Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice.” -Boris Pasternak (d. 1960)    Well, it seems to me that there is a lot of what is offered as “art” that has not been born of risk and self-sacrifice.   Let’s assume that...
Drip Down

Drip Down

Drip Down Drip Down “A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.” -American Proverb   Invariably what is important to the person on top, quickly becomes important to the rest of the crowd. I believe this is especially true when dealing with...