Monthly Archives: November 2013

Opening up to the open mic

There is a room with forty people seated. Their eyes are on you as you stand behind a microphone. There is a humming from the speakers. Someone whispers to the person beside them. Suddenly the music starts. You open your mouth … Continue reading

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A moment any writer would regret

I met Subira at Be Free Friday open mic poetry in Baltimore, MD at the Eubie Blake Center. She recited a poem about the day she was told she had breast cancer. It was a moving poem and I felt … Continue reading

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Pursuit of Purpose: Artist Jon Duff – Motivating art students

I came across Jon Duff’s artwork while visiting Delaware Center for Contemporary Art in Wilmington DE. The samples I saw were abstract and colorful. 1. At what age did you first sense your purpose? I think it was sometime in … Continue reading

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Pursuit of Purpose: Artist Emily Erb – Having Fun with Silk

Emily Erb is an artist from the Philadelphia, PA area with a unique way of looking at money. Her display of silkscreened art can be seen at the Delaware Center for Contemporary Art in Wilmington DE. 1. At what age did … Continue reading

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Pursuit of Purpose: Aaron Henkin – Creating Visual Stories on the Radio

  I recently had the pleasure of touring the WYPR studio with radio personality Aaron Henkin. I learned some of the inner workings of the studio and what it takes to produce a quality radio program. Mr. Henkin took a … Continue reading

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Pursuit of Purpose: Joy E. Turner, Author – Spreading Joy and Motivation With Her Words

  Ms. Joy Elizabeth Turner is a Christian author, a singer/songwriter and motivational speaker. She has recently released a new e-book, “Morning Cup of Joy”, and is part of Christian Authors on Tour. Ms Turner took a few minutes from … Continue reading

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