On my last visit to the barber, I couldn’t help but notice that as my hair was cut away, that what was once black was now gray. More than that, I was starting to look and consider whether I had more black or more gray hair. This was a bit disturbing. I suppose I should […]
Guest Blog by: Ricardo Burks
“We first see with our eyes and our brain processes imagery before we read type.”
-Avery Sohn
Art is finicky. It can be the most exhilarating thing or it could miss the…
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I have had an interest in photography since I was pretty young. I even won a photography contest in high school (true story).
(Left: Here’s the photo that was voted the favorite from the school community.)
I later went on to serve…
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Author’s note: This blog was written several years ago, but not widely shared. As someone who promotes the repurposing of content, when I happened upon this blog, I thought the sentiment was very much relevant today – plus, I think it’s…
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It is funny for me to think about the variety of responses I receive when I tell people I’m going to do a 9 day juice fast. It ranges from confusion to disbelief and from strong concern and caution to fervent support and encouragement.
Why…
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I am British. OK, let me clarify. I am a dual citizen (British and American). It is debatable whether I can call myself British. In fact, my wife Nita, who was born in England and hence authentically British, argues I am decidedly NOT British. Even…
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Fifty Shades of Gray…Hair
On my last visit to the barber, I couldn’t help but notice that as my hair was cut away, that what was once black was now gray. More than that, I was starting to look and consider whether I had more black or more gray hair. This was a bit disturbing. I suppose I should […]