30
Apr
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What would you say? Posted by Rob Morris

Several years ago, our friends at Brains on Fire asked me a question that took my breath away. Partly because of how unexpected the question was, and partly because of how deep the chord struck, when they asked it.

28
Apr
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Its been one year. Posted by Desirea Rodgers

I remember the moment I awoke to the awareness that I was an abolitionist.  I was in a small hot room in 2002 on the other side of the world.

20
Apr
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Ripping the “Q” section out of my dictionary Posted by Rob Morris

 

When I was in my 20’s I used to ride with friends on bike tours through the Green Mountains in Vermont. Two years ago I participated in a charity bike ride for Love146 and was quickly reminded that I’m not in my 20’s anymore. After the first few long hills I thought I might end up actually being the object of charity.

06
Apr
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Wishing on a painted star Posted by Rob Morris

A few years ago I was on a lunch date with my wife at a great local Thai restaurant. After lunch, we walked over to the Yale University Art Gallery for the rare opportunity to see a special exhibit of Vincent Van Gogh’s original Cypresses and The Starry Night.  I’m not an art connoisseur, but The Starry Night took my breath away.