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I can't believe this video exists.
Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight
Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions -- motion, speech, self-awareness –- shut down one by one. Her insight into who and what we all have the power to be in our every moment, is truly beautiful and amazing. If you have 20 minutes to spare, watch this story. You'll be glad you did.
Click the link to see more TED talks.
Stairway to Stardom
Back in the 1980s, a public-access television channel here in New York City aired Stairway to Stardom, an amateur talent show many see as a low-rent precursor to American Idol. This video showcases the one and only Lucille Cataldo singing Hairdresser.
Sister is feeling it.
Thankfully...
It seems that a lot of New Yorkers are staying put for the holidays. Flights are ridiculously expensive, travel is equally nightmarish, we're all broke, poor, and/or unemployed. What better time to hang with friends, the family you choose, in the city that really knows how to make the holidays spectacular.
Tomorrow being Thanksgiving and all gave a few of the WC folks the idea to volunteer at a soup kitchen for the day, pass out food, do something for someone else. It seems you have to line up weeks in advance to take part in the opportunity - word to the wise. But Thanksgiving and the holidays aren't the only time you can volunteer. Check this site for opportunities, and sign up.
If this recent election has taught us anything, it's that activism and participation can truly make all the difference. That is something to be thankful for. Don't stand still.
Happy Holidays.
Check out Marcel's adventure when he volunteered for the LGBT medical clinic Callen Lorde.
Tomorrow being Thanksgiving and all gave a few of the WC folks the idea to volunteer at a soup kitchen for the day, pass out food, do something for someone else. It seems you have to line up weeks in advance to take part in the opportunity - word to the wise. But Thanksgiving and the holidays aren't the only time you can volunteer. Check this site for opportunities, and sign up.
If this recent election has taught us anything, it's that activism and participation can truly make all the difference. That is something to be thankful for. Don't stand still.
University of Chicago soup kitchen helpers giving food to striking workers during
the meat packers' strike. Chicago, IL, March, 1948.
Happy Holidays.
Check out Marcel's adventure when he volunteered for the LGBT medical clinic Callen Lorde.
Artists Underground
Mad props to the artists underground; the unsung heroes of our workday commute.
This artist, clearly inspired by eastern culture, captures a surreal and rarely seen action known as "zotting".
The lame-ass political messages of this piece are softened by the artists absurd evocation of childish fancy.
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This artist, clearly inspired by eastern culture, captures a surreal and rarely seen action known as "zotting".
The lame-ass political messages of this piece are softened by the artists absurd evocation of childish fancy.
art imitating life imitating art imitating life imitatingartimitatinglife.
