by Bill Walz “The contours of your neurosis are the same as the contours of your awareness.” – Fritz Perls Have you ever heard it said to a very distraught…
The Bacteria in Your Body
by Max Hammonds, MD Humans harbor trillions of bacteria in their bodies. Collectively they are called the microbiome, a collection of mainly a half dozen categories of bacteria that serve…
Musings on Worthiness
Fighting The Troll Within by Greg Vineyard Trolls in the movies are fun, with their attack-you-from-under-the-bridge lifestyle, keeping it interesting for characters like Willow and Madmartigan. But in real life,…
The Poets Voice: April 2015
Fingerprints by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Magazine Poetry Editor/Columnist “Writers need to understand the distinction between wanting to be published and what they really want. Publication is a means…
Your Target Market
Business of Art written by visual arts consultant Wendy H. Outland. Contact her at imwhoknowsart@gmail.com When an artist wants to sell more work, the first conversation we have is about…
This Moment
by Bill Walz – “This moment is a perfect moment, this moment is my refuge.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh “This moment” seems like a simple concept. A snap of the…
Isn’t There a Pill for That?
by Max Hammonds, MD “I’m having a hard time getting to sleep.” Isn’t there a pill for that? “My cholesterol is higher than it should be.” Isn’t there a pill…
Spinning Discs March 2015
by James Cassara This month I’m featuring a trio of high profile releases, a nice retrospective of a somewhat neglected great, and a couple of odds and ends. Enjoy the…
Cultivating Collectors
Business of Art written by visual arts consultant Wendy H. Outland. Contact her at imwhoknowsart@gmail.com There is no quick and easy method for creating a collector base. It takes time…