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Conversations with Calliope- Harnessing the Power of Creativity

Sliding Otter News January 2, 2010 Volume 2, Issue 1 Harnessing the Power of Creativity Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead As January starts, many of us look forward to possibilities for the N… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on January 3, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- AmeriCorps at Last

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the way, and not starting. ~Buddha JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. What's up for today? JOE: A new beginning. CALLIOPE: Oh? JOE: You recall that in May I explored the possibility of involvement wit… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on December 16, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Now What?

(Ice Show) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. What's new? JOE: Nothing much. I'm just considering plans for the winter. CALLIOPE: Anything different about this one? JOE: For one thing, I will be starting my Americorps placement in January. CALLIOPE: The one at the Arts Council? JOE: Yes,… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on December 5, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Passion and Distraction

(Metropolitan Opera) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How was your weekend? JOE: Eventful and quiet. CALLIOPE: Both? JOE: Yes. Saturday Carol and I attended a simulcast of Metropolitan Opera's Turandot in which her son Mike performed and on Sunday I continued reading and refle… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on November 9, 2009 at 6:52am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Adolescence and Creativity

(Pushing the Limits) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. Any further thoughts on Michael Jackson? JOE: My newsletter topic this week centers on trying to make sense of his life. CALLIOPE: How did you do that? JOE: I didn't exactly. Making sense of something is an intellectual tas… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on November 3, 2009 at 6:41am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- This Is It

(Triboro Bridge) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today? JOE: Fine. I was contemplating Saturday's experience. CALLIOPE: Tell me more. JOE: Carol invited me to see "This Is It", the Michael Jackson movie. CALLIOPE: Please share the results of your contemplation. JOE: I… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on November 2, 2009 at 7:47am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Creativity and Business

(Moonflowers) JOE: Good afternoon Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. Where were you this morning? JOE: Carol and I walked to the farmers' market and then drove to Batavia for my grandson's Pop Warner Football game. CALLIOPE: A busy start. JOE: Yes, but fun. CALLIOPE: Did you think about your priorities… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on September 19, 2009 at 10:52am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Decisions, Decisions

(Columbus Circle) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. What's afoot today? JOE: Decisions, decisions. CALLIOPE: Of what sort? JOE: Tuesday I learned quite a bit about business plans and marketing at a Score workshop. CALLIOPE: So what's the problem? JOE: I'm not getting any younger.… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on September 18, 2009 at 7:03am — No Comments

A CREATIVE CRISIS

Excerpted from "Miles to Go." Even as Lindsay Malone feels new bursts of energy, as she prepares to move into their new home, her daughter Summer faces a creative crisis of formidable proportions. As the spring days marched along, Summer became more and more restless. Here she was in her senior year, and suddenly, despite several years of single-mindedly pursuing her photography and dabbling in sketching and oil painting, she felt the luster fading from the objects around her. Whenever… Continue

Added by Laurel-Rain Snow on August 6, 2009 at 11:04am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Hawaiian Hula

Coconut Palm

(Coconut Palm) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today? JOE: Doing well. I got some exercise yesterday morning and went to say goodbye to my brother Bob and his girlfriend Carol who are returning to Hawaii this morning. CALLIOPE: Any f… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on August 5, 2009 at 7:07am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Mozart on the Beach

Portuguese Street Tile

(Portuguese Street Tile) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. What news today? JOE: I continued my creative restoration program yesterday. CALLIOPE: How? JOE: Carol and I spent the afternoon at her cousin's cottage on Canisus Lake… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on August 4, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Mid Summer

Swimming Racehorses

(Swimming Racehorses) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today? JOE: Fine. I feel rested, relaxed and energetic. CALLIOPE: How nice. JOE: I think so. CALLIOPE: What do you plan to do with the state in which you find yours… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on July 30, 2009 at 6:01am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Angels and Demons

Barbary Apes

(Barbary Apes) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. I thought about what you said yesterday about Michael Jackson. Have you had any further insights? JOE: Indeed. I woke up very early today pondering the relationship between creativity and madness. C… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on July 9, 2009 at 6:51am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs

(Walking with Dinosaurs) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. Welcome to a new week. JOE: Thank you. CALLIOPE: What's this about dinosaurs? JOE: Saturday morning I had a chance to see the much ballyhood Walking with Dinosaurs. CALL… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on June 15, 2009 at 6:32am — No Comments

Conversations with Callipe- Notes to Myself

(Old Factory- Leroy, NY) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today? JOE: Matching the weather. CALLIOPE: Which is? JOE: Overcast. CALLIOPE: How so? JOE: No particular reason. Sometimes I'm affected by my surroundings. Today is one of those days… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on May 27, 2009 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- The Gift of Time

(Big Ben) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. I thought you might take today off in honor or Memorial Day. JOE: No, I'm up early. CALLIOPE: What thoughts entertain you today? JOE: Who, not what. I read Julia Cameron's thoughts about time in her Vein of Gold. CALLIOP… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on May 25, 2009 at 6:03am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Exploring Opportunities

(Antique Cognac Still- Herez, Spain) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today? JOE: Still sorting out yesterday's events. CALLIOPE: Please explain. JOE: As you know, I signed up for AmeriCorps yesterday and considered one position. CALLIOP… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on April 11, 2009 at 8:34am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Playing in the Dirt

(Sunflowers- Leroy, NY) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. I missed you yesterday. JOE: I thought you might. CALLIOPE: Where were you? JOE: Playing hooky or more accurately playing in the dirt. CALLIOPE: So I see from today's title. Tell me a little more.… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on March 12, 2009 at 5:53am — No Comments

How Can We Use Creativity to Heal the Pains of the World?

How Can We Use Creativity to Heal the Wounds of the World? Find out Wed 28 Jan 2009 Show: Lynn Serafinn's Garden of the Soul Episode 2: Using Creativity to Heal the Self (Part 1) Broadcasting from: Bedford, England Date/Time: Wednesday 28 Jan 2009, 6.30 PM UK time (1.30 PM Eastern, 10.30 AM Pacific, 7.30 PM CET) http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Lynn-Serafinn In this fast-paced modern world, many of us can get lost… Continue

Added by Lynn Serafinn on January 27, 2009 at 7:33am — No Comments

Conversations with Calliope- Inspiration and Perspiration

Sunset- St. Lucia) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today? JOE: Inspired. By the way, what time were you at work this morning? CALLIOPE: Why do you ask? JOE: I was up at ten to five with two inspirations floating in my consciousness. CALLIOP… Continue

Added by Joseph Langen on December 27, 2008 at 7:48am — 2 Comments