Recent Entries
Peace Corps Information and Experience
I always wondered what it took to join the Peace Corps. Does it take a highly qualified person to be able to travel and help others? How long do you h... read more
The Intersection of Politics and Art in Cuba
Recently, I attended the weekly International Forum discussion held at Chico State University and was intrigued by the topic that was presented. As ... read more
Islands of Comfort and Stability
We all have “islands of comfort and stability” in our lives that provide us relief from everyday stress we encounter and... read more
A Beautiful Mind
I watched a film the other day by the name of “A Beautiful Mind” which is directed by Ron Howard. I have not seen it before... read more
Creativity and Self Destruction: Do they go hand in hand?
This topic can be argued from both sides, which there is a valid argument supporting each side. In this short piece, I would like to express that I fe... read more
What Frame do you live in?
We all live in some sort of frame that defines who we are and how we live. According to George Lakoff in "Artists of the Floating World" by Rob... read more
Artist In Society
Where does an artist fit into society? Does an artist have a role in society in which they must contribute? John Lennon once said "My role in society,... read more
Everone and Everything Undergoes Changes: Even Countries
Recently, I attended a lecture on “The challenge of change in India” held at Chico State University in its week... read more
Nostalgia: Good or Bad?
Is nostalgia considered to be good or bad? To answer this question, we must first look at the definition of nostalgia to... read more
Sierra Nevada: Ken Grossman
Ken Grossman is a very popular man in Chico. Why is that? If you have never heard of him, in 1979, Ken Grossman began building a small brewe... read more
