One day, a very poor painter decided he was going to paint a masterpiece. There was only one problem. This painter was poor. However poverty was not this painter’s only characteristic. He was also a brilliantly strategic thinker. All his material possessions had been obtained through the execution of some creative plan that didn’t cost him a thing. Remember, this painter was very poor.
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by Ruth Giordano
Shhhh
Learn to listen
When the storm blows through
Unlock your heart
The water’s fine!
Please dive in.
Unblock your mind
We’re nervous because we want to be ourselves.
Say what you really want just because because because because
It’s a chance for all of us to shine
Build a community center
Be a world changer
Anything Goes!
All languages are welcome.
Feast on your life
Sit here. Eat
Why not?
Confrontation by Chiyo Tsai
recollection from darkness
being fearful around Erben-Ren
as if they can see through me
and find out that i am not one of them
my very blood is contaminated with an inferior race
not too long ago, under their occupation
my people forced to conform and assimilate
When Steve Jobs passed away, I was taken by surprise just like everybody. One reason was because it was too quick—we knew it would happen, but we assumed he would make it until the Christmas season, when his autobiography would be published. But the bigger reason was because I was genuinely sad.
My new poetry book, GOD BLESS NOT ONLY AMERICA, was published a few weeks ago. Some digital albums, music or singing and reading, for this book are also done.
Please check the following website if you are interested. www.gordonsgodown.bandcamp.com
Below is my last sharing at Red Room. I will share more works with you in the future. Hope you enjoy them.
Up on a mountain engulfed by nature
And looking out to sea
Exists a home of creativity.
It’s a painter’s gallery, restaurant, cafe and cinema.
A chef’s kitchen,
an actor’s stage,
a musician’s audience,
a draftsman’s pen,
a poet’s page,
a filmmaker’s eye,
a farmer’s heart,
a teacher’s passion.
It’s the home of British artist Tim Joel.
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This note was inspired by a text message from a good friend. The warmth of friendship and the inspiration started growing in my mind and one hour later, I wrote down this note. That’s one of the best things about friendship – one starts a spark, and together it becomes fireworks!
Isao Kato: A nomad technical writer melts communication and technology in the Asian pot
This is an unsent letter to a person with whom I have shared my life for some time.
Dear —,
Our relationship was a…very dynamic one, to put it positively. We were both walking minefields looking for someone who would release our bombs, and we found each other. The good news was, not a single moment of boredom existed. The bad news was, not a single moment of boredom existed. We felt like we stripped off our skins and grinded our raw nerve systems into each other.
Angela Utschig manages the RO Studio. RO means ‘Rethinking Ourselves’. It is a place for people to discuss issues that affect their lives in depth and detail. RO Studio practices listening just like Stage Time and Wine @ The Red Room in hopes of developing their understanding of themselves and the world around them.
