Nov 21, 2022Member-onlySocial Media and The Rise of “Self-Attention Deficit Disorder”Why so SADD? If you would like to listen to this article click HERE. I was about to hit enter. Not that I wouldn’t be able to edit or even delete the [Facebook, Linked-In, Instagram, Twitter…fill in the blank] post but I was hesitating. Then, in a particularly mindful moment…Self Compassion8 min readSelf Compassion8 min read
Dec 31, 2021Member-onlyThe Humpty Dumpty ChroniclesGreat Guidance for Our Time from a Not So Simple Nursery Rhyme Educators will tell you that nursery rhymes are vital for cognitive development, the learning of language, rhythm, and rhyming. But, what of the value of spiritual cognitive development? Nursery rhymes are deceivingly simple on the surface. …Change8 min readChange8 min read
Dec 27, 2021Member-onlyA Quick and Simple Metaverse and NFT Primer for Storytellers.What does the “Metaverse” mean for the entertainment industry and storytelling? The Metaverse existed long before Facebook tried to claim it by changing its name to “Meta.” Since then, it seems to be all anyone is talking about and right now there is a literal digital and rush as individuals…Metaverse3 min readMetaverse3 min read
Oct 8, 2020Member-onlyA Tree, A Fire, A Realization…or TwoBeing In The World Not Of It The Momma Tree More than three decades ago I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. I had actually been in a movie theater on East 86th Street watching the film “10” with Bo Derek. In my head, I heard “It’s time…Grief11 min readGrief11 min read
May 17, 2020Member-onlyThe Tasmanian Devil, The I Ching and The WellI have noticed that, even in “so-called” normal times, I can drift away from the connected center of myself and soon be at the effect of circumstances, feeling both off-balance and powerless. …Spirituality8 min readSpirituality8 min read
Apr 3, 2020Member-onlyStarving the Wolf at the DoorI want to begin this essay by saying that I personally have tremendous faith in humanity and our ability, working together, to solve the most complex of challenges. The operative word in that sentence is humanity, defining not just the beings that inhabit the planet but also our ability to…Covid-1914 min readCovid-1914 min read
Jan 1, 2020Prayer for Friends for the New YearAs the New Year begins, I wanted to send these wishes to you. May your blessings increase and may you stop to count them each day. May both your good days and your bad days be filled with inspiration and love. May the smiles, the kindness and the time you…Love2 min readLove2 min read
Published in CinematicVR·Jul 22, 2016Going in Circles: What You Need to Know About Virtual Reality ProductionWhen I was a kid and we went to the movies my dad would say, “Let’s sit towards the back. I want to watch the movie not be in it!” My how times have changed. Welcome to the world of immersive entertainment and welcome to ‘Live Action VR 101’. Producing…Virtual Reality14 min readVirtual Reality14 min read
Oct 1, 2015#VR: The Gold VRush. Impending Bubble?The buzz is so loud you long to get inside a VR head mounted display just to escape. VR is a hyper-accelerated market. It seems not a day passes without a significant announcement. If you think being inside a VR experience can be dizzying, try tracking the developments on behalf…Virtual Reality4 min readVirtual Reality4 min read
Jul 27, 2015#VR: Oh the Places You Will Go!“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!” Dr. Suess. Oh The Places You Will Go Last year, I was invited to speak in Abu Dhabi, which for the curious means, “Father of The Gazelle.” My excitement at the invitation…3 min read3 min read
