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All Languages Are The Same

All Languages Are The Same

Debunking the lingering linguistics myth that suppressed indigenous languages for decades

Jul 14

A Tale of Spanish in the United States

A Tale of Spanish in the United States

Spanish and Mexican history is also American history

Christopher Robinson

Jul 14

Capturing the Old World Charm of Montreal, One Sketch at a Time

Capturing the Old World Charm of Montreal, One Sketch at a Time

A perfect destination for American artists wanting a touch of Europe without the long flight

Jul 12

Language Is Supposed to Change

Language Is Supposed to Change

Why your English teacher was probably wrong

Jul 9

The French Art of Saying Something Naughty Without Saying It

The French Art of Saying Something Naughty Without Saying It

Grammar is painful, but not quite the right metric for French fluency.

Jul 8

Storytelling is a Continuum of Memory

Storytelling is a Continuum of Memory

Between Bedouins and nomads, I found the story-teller must first story-live.

Jul 6

Is There a Right Way to Shoot and Edit a Scene in Cinema?

Is There a Right Way to Shoot and Edit a Scene in Cinema?

Key factors to consider in cinematic storytelling

Jul 3

Maybe Language Was Never About Communication

Maybe Language Was Never About Communication

A radical new idea about the evolution of language

Jun 28

A Bar Fight to Honor a Poet

A Bar Fight to Honor a Poet

Surrealist friendships, betrayals, and the myth that refused to die

Jun 24

Bryant Park: an Urban Oasis in the Middle of NYC

Bryant Park: an Urban Oasis in the Middle of NYC

I spent two weeks as a painter-in-residence in Bryant Park, it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my art career

Jun 24

The Vulnerability of Storytelling

The Vulnerability of Storytelling

We begin with a story to share. We end up with nothing to hide behind.

Jun 21

You Cannot Say What You Mean

You Cannot Say What You Mean

Exploring the limits of human language

Jun 21

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