A flash of red and gold. Three lions and a dragon. One evening when I was working, a group of our members came into the club with vibrant, stunning costumes for dance rehearsal. Dance? My eyes lit up. Chinese New Year was coming up, and they were going to be performing at their annual celebration. As the dragon and lion costumes moved through the lobby, their big, bright eyes met mine and gave me a look that said, “We have a story to tell.” I’ve always admired the colorful dragons as seen in Chinese culture, but I’d never seen one in person, much less this close. Needless to say, my curiosity was piqued…
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Unbecoming
You cannot grow because you have decided you have stopped growing. You haven’t grown in ages and you’ve lost the knack. ‘Twas a time you used to believe six impossible things before breakfast if I’m not mistaken. ~ The Hatter, Unbirthday
What do Instagram, operas, tattoos, and Taylor Swift all have in common? The art of storytelling. I just finished reading a book called The Storytelling Animal. With topics like why the idea of story shapes our lives, how fictional stories promote pro-social behavior, and what our night time dreams are made of, I was captivated from spark to finish…
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