“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” … More
Author: lanselmi
A Humble Thank You To Women Writers
In honor of Women’s History Month, a humble thank you to the many amazing women writers and the characters they created who inspired my dreams, impacted my life and shaped my future through the use of storytelling.
Words To Live By: “The Duty of Criticism”
“The duty of criticism is neither to depreciate nor dignify by partial representations, but to hold out the light of … More
The Story of How Young Jack Andraka And Google Changed Cancer Detection
I’m a bit of a TED Talks junky, so I frequently listen to people that are inspiring, thought-provoking and passionately engaged. … More
Join One Billion Rising to “Break the Chain”
Join a global flash mob on Valentine’s Day and dance to “BREAK THE CHAIN” to end violence against women. “202 … More
Seeing Things In A New Light: Windless Kite Festival
A Windless Kite Festival (Seemingly an oxymoron, if there ever was one.) Held indoors (Of course, where else do you … More
Words: “An Unquenchable Spirit Of Adventure…”
“There is no experience from which you can’t learn something. When you stop learning you stop living in any vital and … More
Merry Merry Up-Side-Down Christmas Carol
I clearly remember going into gales of laughter as a child when seeing anyone talk while up-side-down. Chin talking is … More
The Sisterhood Of The Never Imagined Empowerment NOW
I recently went on a trip to a city I’d never been to before to hear a woman I’d never … More
For The Joy of Animals: Hamster Spin
People complain that life and work are such a “Rat Race.” For me, at least, it all feels more like a giant … More