SDMA || Art of the Open Air || The Prodigal Son
The parable of the bible is meant to describe the unconditional love God has for his children. But the term “prodigal son” has also been used as a label for people who go their own way; a way that breaks the barrier between what is expected of them and who they actually are.
"The Shape of Water" and the Loneliness of 'Other'
Perhaps the most obvious misfit in the film is the captive aquatic creature, taken prisoner, tortured and locked up for committing the unforgivable crime of being what he is; different, unknowable, and therefore threatening.
March 2018 Fiction Feature: Ali Saleh
Sam looks up at me and starts laughing. “Donghae teacher,” he says. One of the Korean teachers told me it meant wandering dog. I don't really know what it means but the kid says it to me just about every day.
Journey with Intent: How a Leech Changed the Way I Travel
I am not a death-defying adventurer or an adrenaline junkie. I am an introvert who hides under hats and bangs. Yet be that as it may, I did find myself wanting to get out and have new experiences.
Learn the Book Trade at these 5 Rare Book Schools
Always a specialized skill set, those who truly study and know the value of rare books are quickly becoming a dying breed. However, there are still rare book schools that are dedicated to passing the knowledge on and keeping the rare book trade alive.
5 Things I Learned in My First 6 Months as a Freelancer
While things like taxes, health insurance, and decreased financial stability are oft cited as some of the gravest perils facing the freelancer, I personally came in to contact with several things I was not expecting when I took the plunge in to self-employment.
How to Make Lasting Change this New Year
Trying to change too much too quickly leads to burn-out and overwhelm. How can we make big, lasting changes that stick?
8 Types of Artist Every Artist Knows
If you don't know them, it may be you.
What Insomnia Taught Me About Gratitude
I have always had trouble sleeping. For seemingly no reason, my body goes through spells where it simply refuses to shut down.
5 Healthy Ways to Improve Your Sleep
Sleep deprivation can cause serious issues and impair quality of life. If you are persistently having trouble sleeping, here are some healthy things you can try to get the rest you need.
Pass it Down: Instilling the Love of Books in Your Child
Introducing your child to books and reading will be giving them a gift they can carry with them all of their lives.
5 Ways to Ease Performance Anxiety
Suffering from performance anxiety or stage fright is fairly common, even among very famous entertainers. However, to perform at your best, it's essential to get a hold of your anxiety and not let it run away from you.
It's Okay to Quit Your Job
Modern society has made personhood synonymous with a job title. Feeling like you'll be less of a person if you quit your job has kept millions trapped in unfulfilling careers. Wanna know a secret? It's okay to quit your job.
How Traveling the World Made Me a Better Artist
Travel has been treated as a salve to boredom or heartbreak for ages, but it can also be an antidote for fear and self-judgement, which constitute their own type of plague to the creative soul.
All My Road Before Me: An Intimate Portrait of Young C.S. Lewis
When young C.S. Lewis was fighting World War I, he made a pact with his friend: if one of them should die, the other would take care of his family.
Why You Need a Staycation Like Yesterday
Who says you have to leave home to have an amazing time?
A Beginner's Guide to Basic Woodworking
Don't have a small fortune to spend on furnishing your empty apartment? Grab a hammer and build some furniture yourself!
5 Reasons Artists Should Work for Free
Increasingly artists face the expectation of working for free. Is there ever a good reason for an artist not to charge for their work?