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Poet Maeve: Poems and Potatoes
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Soon to be released . . .
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Dervish Soon to Hit the Crossroads I’m ecstatic that Guernica Editions has decided to publish Dervish at the Crossroads, my book of creative nonfiction about my experiences as a music lover and journalist. The book… Continue reading Soon to be released . . .
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Poet Maeve: Sacred Spaces
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The Monthly Mindful Arts Consumption Report
Wanda Waterman Only art penetrates what pride, passion, intelligence, and habit erect on all sides – the seeming realities of this world. There is another reality, the genuine one, which we lose sight of. This other reality is always sending … Continue reading The Monthly Mindful Arts Consumption Report
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Poet Maeve: A Life Without Fear
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On Ending Idolatry
Everyone should be respected as an individual but no one idolized. ~Albert Einstein Rapine, avarice, expense, This is idolatry; and these we adore; Plain living and high thinking are no more. ~William Wordsworth The practice of idolatry harks back to … Continue reading On Ending Idolatry
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Bringing Principles to Life With Vision
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This quote from the Declaration … Continue reading Bringing Principles to Life With Vision
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My Desk, My Planet (poem)
Wanda Waterman A writer’s desk is her planet, I’d mewed, Hands on my hips; that’s how I’d sparked the feud. Thus my defense: No place to write– It leaves the pen a vagabond: sad plight! To come to … Continue reading My Desk, My Planet (poem)
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Poet Maeve: Wabi-Sabi Backpack
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Escaping the Tyranny of Mammon When You’re Poor
Money rules us when we sacrifice our highest callings to it, and we rule it by putting it to work in the service of our highest callings. Continue reading Escaping the Tyranny of Mammon When You’re Poor
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The Gift of the Crucible
Wanda Waterman ‘How do you know when the gold is purified?’ we asked him, and he answered, ‘When I can see my face in it [the liquid gold in the crucible] then it is pure.’ ~ Amy Carmichael Marital counselling … Continue reading The Gift of the Crucible
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Gypsies in the Digital World
Wanda Waterman In one of the final scenes of the brilliant documentary Latcho Drom the gypsy chanteuse known as “La Caita” sings “The Blackbird” before a city: Why does your wicked mouth spit on me? What harm is it to … Continue reading Gypsies in the Digital World
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Poet Maeve: Natural Gifts
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The Unexpected Perks of Victimhood
Wanda Waterman You can either be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It all depends on how you view your life. ~ Paulo Coelho The state of deliberate victimhood has much to commend it. … Continue reading The Unexpected Perks of Victimhood
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Poet Maeve: Living on Light
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Poet Maeve: The Religion of Me
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The Mindful Bard Guide to Writing for Business
“Don’t write too well. Sure, you know that eloquence will improve the company’s brand and ensure customers take them seriously, but your clients can’t grasp that and you’ll just make them feel stupid.” Continue reading The Mindful Bard Guide to Writing for Business
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The Existential Crisis of Unemployment (and How to Survive It)
Wanda Waterman I suppose there hasn’t been a single month since the war, in any trade you care to name, in which there weren’t more men than jobs. It’s brought a peculiar, ghastly feeling into life. It’s like on a … Continue reading The Existential Crisis of Unemployment (and How to Survive It)
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Five Fibs from the Book of Job That We Just Can’t Seem to Get Rid Of
I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me … Continue reading Five Fibs from the Book of Job That We Just Can’t Seem to Get Rid Of
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Poet Maeve: Magic Word
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Zen and the Art of Going With the Flow
Wanda Waterman Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. ~Laozi In my early teens I became obsessed with macramé, knotting belts, bracelets, and purses like the future depended on it, relying on a library book to teach … Continue reading Zen and the Art of Going With the Flow
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Poet Maeve: Nonviolent Resistance
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Twelve Resolutions for Limiting the Harm of the “Free” Market
Wanda Waterman Whereas the free market contributes to global warming by transporting food to us from all over the world, be it resolved that we will grow and purchase most if not all of our food near our homes. Whereas … Continue reading Twelve Resolutions for Limiting the Harm of the “Free” Market
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Poet Maeve: The Truth in a Lie
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Doctor Who and the Astonishing Ductility of Time
Humanity can be roughly divided into three types of people: treadmillers, recliners, and time lords. In the first category we have people who are endlessly busy, who can never get it all done, and who long for a few extra … Continue reading Doctor Who and the Astonishing Ductility of Time
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Poet Maeve: Making a Poem
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Follow the Drinking Gourd: Call to a New Goodness
What I’d like to see take off is a movement for a new goodness, one that cherishes and preserves the most excellent moral ideals of the past while taking into consideration the deep lessons we humans have learned on our long, blundering journey toward the ideal of a just society. Continue reading Follow the Drinking Gourd: Call to a New Goodness
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Poet Maeve: In Memory
In loving memory of the precious lives lost at the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, 2019 Continue reading Poet Maeve: In Memory
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Poet Maeve: Music Lover
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Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: The Downside of Positive Feelings
Positive emotional states give us the gumption to grow and achieve, and cultivating them is essential to a life well lived. But there are risks involved in chasing down those good vibrations and holding them hostage. Continue reading Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: The Downside of Positive Feelings
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Jack’s Swing is Alive and Well and Living in L.A.
Jack’s Cats: The State of Swing 2019 Jack Malmstrom: Bandleader, reeds Phil Small: Piano Gretje (Kitten) Angell: Vocals Blake Handler: Vibraphone Mark San Filippo: Drums Bryan Dedlow: Guitar Marcus Buser: Bass When I heard that “Ain’t Gonna Be Blue” was … Continue reading Jack’s Swing is Alive and Well and Living in L.A.
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Poet Maeve: Contemplating Light
Living in the light means never having to demand love from another being. Continue reading Poet Maeve: Contemplating Light
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Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing: Learning to Love Those “Dark” Emotions
Embracing your negative emotions without condemnation and learning from them is a necessary part of your journey. Continue reading Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing: Learning to Love Those “Dark” Emotions
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Poet Maeve: Here, Read My Poems
Those who write poetry are sure to relate. Continue reading Poet Maeve: Here, Read My Poems
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Poet Maeve: Rejecting Rejection
It’s easier on your friends if you just believe in yourself. Continue reading Poet Maeve: Rejecting Rejection
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Resist Herd Mentality by Cultivating “Intelligent Disobedience”
Why are we humans so trusting about the information we receive? The short answer is that we’re social animals who depend on each other, especially our leaders, for information. Continue reading Resist Herd Mentality by Cultivating “Intelligent Disobedience”
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Poet Maeve: Responsible Adults
The things we fret about when we could be having fun . . .
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The Mangeur de Rêves Interview
Mangeur de Rêves has just released their debut album, Histoires a l’envers, a masterpiece of tight harmonies, atmospheric musical arrangements and thoughtful lyrics reflecting the vastness of our interior worlds. Continue reading The Mangeur de Rêves Interview
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Mangeur de Rêves at the Verre Bouteille
Wanda Waterman The first time I saw Mangeur de Rêves was in a laid-back little bar in Villeray in 2017. They hadn’t been together that long and thoughts of studio time were still a vague and distant hope, but even … Continue reading Mangeur de Rêves at the Verre Bouteille
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Duo Zuber: Blackbird Redux
A brilliant new album from Belarca Continue reading Duo Zuber: Blackbird Redux
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Poet Maeve: To Thine Own Self Be True
You have to be true to yourself before you can be truly kind to others.
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10 Weirdly Wonderful Ideas To Kickstart Your Next Creative Writing Project
Need a creative push for your next writing project? We’ve got you covered. Continue reading 10 Weirdly Wonderful Ideas To Kickstart Your Next Creative Writing Project
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When Vengeance Means Doing the Right Thing
There’s ultimately no reward for you in compromising your moral integrity, even on someone else’s behalf, and the person who asks you to do it is letting you down in a big way. Continue reading When Vengeance Means Doing the Right Thing
Vision and Principles Wanda Waterman “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” ~ from the American Declaration of Independence “When we allow freedom to ring—when we let it ring from every city and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands … Continue reading
