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Poem: Mountaintop Experience

On 2013 May 16 · 2 Comments · In present moment

I have a friend who
Perpetually
Pursues the
Precipice
That he blissfully calls
Mountaintop experiences.

(“Mountaintop experiences”
Are what I used to call
Those ever so gentle weekend retreats
I have enjoyed attending and
For which I [...]

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The Art of Improv, Part 2: Listen

On 2013 March 12 · 7 Comments · In musician(ship)

I’m pleased to have Kevin Jacoby as a guest writer again for his “The Art of Improv” series. Be sure to read part 1 as well. I admire Kevin as an entrepreneur, musician, writer and friend, so I’m extremely happy to have him offer [...]

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Heartburn – a poem by Stan Stewart (0194 of 1,000)

On 2013 February 19 · 3 Comments · In exposed to the light

I have heartburn and what I mean by that
is that my heart is breaking
thinking of the relationships
I have betrayed over the years
(And continue to betray)
with whatever level of intention
or unintentionality
I have brought to them

I have heartburn
and what [...]

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reflections on improv and life

On 2013 January 14 · Leave a Comment · In present moment

I’m grateful for friends who share deeply with me. This brief reflection was inspired by the struggle of a dear friend and my attempts to reflect on how aspects of his experience might be shared by many…including me.

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When In Doubt (Or Certainty), Improvise (part 5 of 5)

On 2012 December 31 · 5 Comments · In playful artistry

No matter how much I prepare, mapping out my project, getting inspired, setting up the tools and resources I’ll need, following my creation,  scheduling time, doing what works for me, and so on, surprises seem to come up along the way. You probably have plenty to teach me when it comes to rolling with [...]

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The Art of Improv, Part 1: Courage

On 2012 November 08 · 11 Comments · In musician(ship)

I’m unbelievably happy to have a guest post from one of my favorite blog writers: Kevin Jacoby. This is the second guest post on this blog by a member of the Rain Computers team. (The [...]

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interdeterminate – improv catharsis

On 2012 October 23 · 4 Comments · In exposed to the light, present moment

Music can express all sorts of feelings. Improvised music can have a particular niche when it comes to these sorts of expressions. It has the vantage point of coming directly from the moment that the emotions occur or as an embodied response to that moment. Improv by it’s very nature is about the present moment [...]

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Poem 0192: Secret (by Stan Stewart)

On 2012 October 19 · 3 Comments · In playful artistry, present moment

I’ve been telling myself
That I have to.
And I know it is not true.

Have To
Builds walls and fortresses that hold in
Nothing.
It cannot contain anything but vacuum
For it is the hardened place of boredom
And obligation.

So, this is not the time for

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Poem 0191: Effective (An Ode to the Moon)

On 2012 October 16 · 4 Comments · In playful artistry

The moon does not blaze its way
From the cusp of the horizon
To the heights of the atmosphere.
It is content to meander slowly,
Incrementally
From the tops of the ridges
To the apex of its nightly rounds.

There, [...]

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muse schmooze

On 2012 March 27 · 12 Comments · In exposed to the light

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ~ Sylvia Plath

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