by Bill Walz “Real knowing comes up when we stand in the appropriate place. But usually we don’t. First we want to understand something according to individual knowledge, prejudice, customs and habits. This means we are standing up in our individual place, not the universal perspective. This egoistic behavior makesContinue Reading
Business of Art written by visual arts consultant Wendy H. Outland. Contact her at imwhoknowsart@gmail.com So, you’ve been making art for quite a while, have exhibited in a few small local shows, and are beginning to think seriously about upping your game. Most of the opportunities (juried exhibitions, festivals, galleries,Continue Reading
by Max Hammonds, MD Doctor Bob folded up his stethoscope and put it in his pocket. “Is there anything else I should know, Ken?” He stood at the counter, entering his findings of the yearly physical for this retiree. “No, don’t think so.” Ken buttoned his shirt. “Marie’s home packing.Continue Reading
by James Cassara I’m again limiting my reviews to around 150 words each, attempting to cover as much music as I can. There’s just so much good stuff out there worth mentioning! As always buying your music from one of our many fine independent record stores is the way toContinue Reading
Cock-A Doodle by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Magazine Poetry Editor/Columnist The roosters made me do it. Before “the cream of my brain has risen to the top” (as Virginia Woolf put it) my nest of pillows still warm, come the strangled cries. No one taught this bird the completeContinue Reading
There is ALWAYS Something New in the Universe by Greg Vineyard I believe that connecting seemingly unrelated concepts generates fresh ideas. A lot of my new thoughts stream-in at the laundromat while watching my stumbling clothes in the dryers. Even though most of the contents are the same every weekContinue Reading
Business of Art written by visual arts consultant Wendy H. Outland. Contact her at imwhoknowsart@gmail.com There are multiple elements every artist should have in their portfolio. The most powerful is the artist statement. (Other documents will be discussed in later issues.) Your statement should be an informative, yet concise descriptionContinue Reading
by Bill Walz The legend of Buddha’s journey to enlightenment, generally experienced as a quaint religious story, is, in fact, a powerful parable that deserves our serious examination. It is an extremely helpful insight into the journey that will be experienced by those who take up a meditation practice andContinue Reading
by James Cassara In an effort to cover as much worthy music as possible, I am going to limit my reviews to around 150 words. There’s just so much good stuff out there worth mentioning! As always buying your music from one of our many fine independent record stores isContinue Reading
