Shoot For Love pt 1
Life can be really, really weird and wonderful… A few epiphanies came to me last night while I was attending Jake Garn’s Shoot For Love class. The topic was “The Language of Inspiration”. There was no technical talk, it was all about getting in touch with one’s creative vision. I want to share a few […]
afternoon delight
If I had a wife or a girlfriend living with me, we’d never get away with this. When I saw you at the grocery store last night, I wasn’t expecting to meet you. I hadn’t even thought of you… but, then, there you were… I just KNEW that I had to take you home with […]
a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam
Every now and then, humanity is visited by someone that has a vision and a voice that transcends science, religion, politics and culture, making every human difference seem moot. Carl Sagan was such a man. Every time I hear this, I am moved by something much larger than me; filled with
Roadkill Comedy – 2 Oct 2012
The well kept bar, the clean tables, the contemporary leather furniture, the spotless floor, the professional bar staff… none of these are harbingers of what’s about to go down on stage… Every Tuesday night at 8pm, the best kept secret in Utah’s comedy scene whirs into action. Comedy Roadkill at The Complex hosts a comedy […]
The reason that 47% of Americans suck
There are times that I’m brimming with optimism about the future. Other days, I am nearly resigned to the idea that American culture and civilization is doomed. A couple of days ago, Mitt Romney was addressing some people at a fundraiser dinner. His remarks were secretly filmed. He said: “There are 47 percent of the […]
You are the CEO
Have you ever had those times in life where things around you start speaking to you in a new way? You start hearing new meaning in things your friends say. New friends with special qualities come along in serendipitous ways. Certain TV shows take on special significance. Song lyrics jump out at you. Random strangers […]
I couldn’t have done it without you
Okay everyone. I’m going to wander into crazy town while on this post. I’m not taking a position, but rather, thinking out loud so a few of my trusted friends can read this and talk with me about it. If you didn’t bring your waders today, you should probably not read this. “You can stake […]
Walter’s Wisdom
ONCE UPON A TIME… During my 20’s I was in school studying psychology. I was preparing for graduate school and had a brilliant career track ahead of me. Every time I got in an elevator at a hospital, I would envision being there in slacks, a shirt & tie, ID badge, holding a clip board, […]