by Artie Isaac | Jan 30, 2011 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity
I enjoy doing the laundry. Really. Sure, it's not the most glamorous work I do. (Then again, my most glamorous work ain't all that much more glamorous.) But Something Is Getting Done.There is something deeply satisfying about a task where something actually...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 27, 2011 | On Ethics
Years ago, some restaurateurs were ignorant of mortality and depression. They named their most delicious desserts "Death By Chocolate" and, much worse, "Chocolate Suicide." Mercifully, the word reached them — probably in the quizzical eyes of...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 25, 2011 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity
Jack LaLanne died Sunday. He remains a worthy hero. It might seem morbid for me to share an obituary, but The New York Times obituaries provide a stunning series of role models: very creative people who made themselves famous and, often, greatly improved the world....
by Artie Isaac | Jan 21, 2011 | On Creativity, Unsolicited Suggestions
How are you strengthening your creativity? Is it worth study, work, investment? Many of you have asked, "May I take your creativity class?" Until now, the frustrating answer has been, "No." The room is full and Ohio State doesn't allow...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 17, 2011 | Living an engaged life, On Ethics
In observance of today's national holiday, here The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most famous speech. If you have not listened to the entire speech recently, you might be surprised to see how rich it is beyond "I have a dream." His metaphor of...
