Monthly Archives: November 2010

Conversations, Connections and Civility

Posted on November 6, 2010 by

Maybe it’s how political discourse gets filtered through the media these days, but I fear for the future of a civil society and a civic community.  Civility used to be a value that was widely, well, valued.  It involved polite, courteous conversation … Continue reading →

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Creativity Arises from Work

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

Chuck Close is a meticulous artist with remarkable talent and resilience.  In a recent interview, he raised some interesting questions about creativity.  He wondered about even using the word.  For him, creativity was a by-product of work.  In the midst … Continue reading →

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