Category Archives: Awesome

The Big Secret

Posted on January 31, 2016 by laura

I recently came across an inspiring essay by one of my heroes, Harlan Ellison, an insightful commentary on the 2004 movie The Butterfly Effect. Coïncidentally–or not, as may become clearer a bit farther along–he cited Louis Pasteur, using the same … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Encounter

Posted on August 4, 2013 by laura

Sometimes the most amazing things happen. Before leaving for home after a long weekend in a small village in Provence, I stopped by to speak with a local artist and visit the exhibition she had opened just downstairs. While we … Continue reading →

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Selfishness Isn’t A Winning Strategy

Posted on August 16, 2012 by laura

I hoped I would have some time to read (and write!) during vacation, but it didn’t happen. However I was able to catch up on some of the articles I’d saved with Instapaper. One I particularly enjoyed was from the … Continue reading →

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Drive Is Pure Emotion

Posted on November 9, 2011 by laura

I went to see Drive this weekend, and I still can’t stop thinking about it. That’s how good it is. I first heard about the film a few weeks ago on radio France Info. They called it one of the … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Black’s Moment

Posted on July 19, 2011 by laura

Yesterday Rebecca Black released her much awaited new music video “My Moment.” While the song isn’t as catchy as “Friday,” it’s an upbeat, feel-good tune that features authentic, smiling and talented teens dancing, singing and enjoying their time in the … Continue reading →

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What is wrong with people?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by laura

Today via a link to an interesting article in The Guardian posted on LinkedIn by Luca Toledo, I  found an amazing video from a camera sent into space by a 7 year old boy and his father.

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