As I’m writing this, the Chicago Marathon has just started. Are there things in your life that when you look back on you just can’t fathom you once accomplished, but can’t imagine ever doing ever again? I’ve run three marathons. Several 10 and 5K’s - I really thought I wanted to run one more marathon, … Continue reading Once Before, Never Again
Boston
Sorry, Most People Are Not…
If I could wish one thing for humanity it would be to get to a place where we are considerate of each other. And I know, as you read this, you’re thinking, “I’m considerate.” No, sorry, most people are not. We do the bare minimum and then, when we do it, we tend to announce … Continue reading Sorry, Most People Are Not…
The Best That Art Can Do
What I learned this week is that you cannot dismiss someone else’s pain and think it’s going to be alright. It happened in several ways but the most public was watching the great Rita Moreno sit with Stephen Colbert on The Tonight Show being interviewed about the movie musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda “In The Heights” … Continue reading The Best That Art Can Do
Old List, New List
I kinda wish 2018 wasn’t over. I feel like so much is unfinished… Here’s the list I wrote at the end of 2017: Michael Roud Photo Shoot 2018 Visit home (Boston) for a couple of weeks. Finalize the Book Canela, get published before end of 2018. Clean out my storage area / donate everything. Meet … Continue reading Old List, New List
My Symphony
Saturday 9:23am I just feel like writing. I’m dressed to go for a run. My bed is made, I’ve had my coffee, it’s way past my “writing time” – yes, I have a “writing time” – it’s usually early in the morning between 5am and 6am. It was never a scheduled thing, it just happens … Continue reading My Symphony
Creative Simplicity 