I see people. I see people giving to people. I see mothers, fathers, and kids helping mothers, fathers, and kids. I see strangers helping strangers. Thanks to all the people who give so much life. Cosmic Concerto (Life Is People) by Bill Fay There are miracles, In the strangest […]
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There Will Be Days Like This
A friend of mine wrote the piece below, called Ramblings in Pain. The entire essay is worth the read, but what stood out to me most today was the beginning and the end. The opening… There will be days when your heart will hurt When your mouth will be dry When […]
Read MoreA Small Group Can Change the World
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead For the past few years—right before the launch of another APERTURE EFFECT—I go through severe bouts of fear and get harassed by a thousand darts of doubt. […]
Read MoreI Wove my Webs for You
“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs for you because I liked you. After all, what’s a life, anyway? We’re born, we live a little while, we die. A spider’s life can’t help being something of a mess, with all this […]
Read MoreOnce There was a Tree
“Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.” — Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree
Read MoreOn the Roof of America
“We were on the roof of America and all we could do was yell.” — Jack Kerouac, On the Road
Read MoreThe Joy of Cooking with Martha Hoover, Patachou Inc.
For my Keyhole Marketing business, I talk to entrepreneurs and explore the plot twist that led them to start their businesses. Martha Hoover is the owner of Patachou Inc.—a collection of restaurant concepts in Indianapolis, including Cafés Patachou, Petite Chou Bistro and Champagne Bar, Napolese Artisanal Pizzeria and Wine Bar, GELO Dolce Bar, Public Greens an […]
Read MoreMaking Art
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” — Andy Warhol
Read MoreWater my Soul Now
When love had left me dry Your quiet voice broke through To water my soul now — Josh Garrels
Read MoreSome Beauty Left
“I’ve found that there is always some beauty left — in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.” — Anne Frank
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