A better reaction to violence emerges in the classic British/Irish film from 1947 Odd Man Out
The Road to Change
Each week when I water my houseplants, I am surprised by the subtle changes that have taken place in such a short time. Most of my plants started from seeds or cuttings and continue to grow, sometimes despite their environment and caretaker. Pruning and watering are my moving meditation, and I would like to share the life lessons they have…
Appreciate your life
It took a class of kindergartners to teach a roomful of adults about the true beauty of giving and receiving
I am sitting in the Good Stuff Diner on West 14th Street across from Nicky Vreeland, a maroon-robed Buddhist monk with deep smile lines. A gifted photographer with an exquisite W Magazine-sponsored exhibit at ABC Carpet & Home to benefit the Tibet Center, Vreeland has mentioned that he finds harmony in his pictures. “Did that train you for life as a monk?” I ask. “I think that…
By Sloane Davidson “If there is no wind, row” is a Latin proverb, and it’s also a small plaque my mom has in her garage. I’ve thought a lot about what it means and I’ve come to a very simple conclusion. You have to be your own wind. No one will make decisions for you. No one will create opportunities…
What happens when we experience the world through our screens?
