They Called Her Toni
The tour de force that was Toni Morrison offers many bits of wisdom to those who watch her film biography TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM and sigh over her … Continue reading
Looking Through Corrective Lenses
Imagine, if you will, a world in which everyone looks alike, thinks alike, listens to the same songs, and follows the same religion. What if “free will” was meaningless because … Continue reading
Embracing the Complicated Mess of Individuality
“Who-o are you-oo?” puffs the caterpillar Absalem when confronted by Alice in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Many people spend their lives defining the answer, because we are not only … Continue reading
Brother, Can You Spare a Driveway?
If you watch the biographical film THE LADY IN THE VAN, you could have many reactions. First, you could be dazzled by the superb acting of Maggie Smith as an … Continue reading
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Last night as my husband and I watched the unflinching film WINTER’S BONE with Jennifer Lawrence, I couldn’t help thinking how little we know about one another as we shoulder … Continue reading
Accepting What Is
What is it like to be a child genius? I would guess it could easily be lonely. Whenever you’re different from the norm in any noticeable way–size, intelligence, physical appearance, … Continue reading
Being Whole and Fulfilled
Recently, I watched a TV segment of Dr. Oz about a young man who was born with almost no limbs—one foot, three stumps of various lengths. The audience stood to … Continue reading
A Moment of Hearts Beating as One
A man stepping onto the moon—are you old enough to remember that day? If not, you may be weary of hearing about it. You may not know that what made … Continue reading
Being Feistier Than Fear: Seize Your Power!
What are you afraid of? Fear is the tool evil people use to try to manipulate. “Boston strong” is an antidote that worked after the bombings at the Boston Marathon. … Continue reading
