Art Matters
“And what is that truth, the truth of art, that freeing blade, that slaking drink in the desert of the world? It’s this: You are not alone. I am not I; you are not you. We are we. Art bridges the lonely islands. It’s the string that hums from my tin can, over here looking out of my little window, to you over there, looking out of yours. All the world’s power over us lies in its ability to persuade us that we are powerless to understand each other, to feel and see and love each other, and that therefore it is pointless for us to try. Art knows better, which is why the world tries so hard to make art impossible, to immiserate artists, to ban their work, silence their voices, and why it’s so important for all of us to, quite simply, make art possible.”
- Michael Chabon
One page past the middle.
The 3 Branches of my Government
- Science
- Energy
- Love
The Amateur - Episode 1 / Part 2
Grab some coffee and listen to the continuation of my conversation with Rebecca Rusch. In addition to (even more) talk about bikes, we discuss that life, no matter…
The Amateur Podcast - Episode 1
The Amateur Podcast - Episode 1 - Rebecca Rusch
When writing an intro or professional bio, I often include my current side interests. I’ve described myself as an “Amateur Astrophysicist,” “Attempted…
Math
No one invented math. Math was discovered - with one small exception. Mankind developed the concept of “zero.”
This is very telling.
Borders are arbitrary.
The Bible is not a legal document.
People are real.
Children are magic.
Much like genius and madness, beauty and heartbreak occupy the same space.
Flying Lessons
Not until we’re truly honest with ourselves will we realize that Icarus failed, doing something most of us would never attempt.