Michael G. Smith, Poet
Santa Fe poet, Michael G. Smith is an interesting guy. He worked for many years as a chemist at Los Alamos labs before a health crisis set him on a path he never expected. After a serious stroke and the mild brain damage which it caused, Michael found himself practicing Zen meditation and writing poetry. Now, this in and of itself is a fascinating story, but the plot becomes even richer when one begins reading his work; uncovering lines about science and Zen on the same page. After knowing him for about a year now, it’s interesting to watch him on this ongoing path of investigation,...
Read MoreHope E-card
My love for poetry often shines through over at Banjo Bunny Ecards. Emily Dickinson’s words are woven throughout this hopeful ecard, featuring licensed bird photographs. The pace of this animated greeting is intentionally slow, inviting the viewer to take breath and pause in the midst of what can often be such quick and mindless online interaction. What is hope? is the question the ecard gently asks. How fragile is a feeling of hope in what can sometimes feel like a cold and disconnected world. How fleeting is it, and if something as simple and unsubstantial as a little ecard can spark...
Read MoreToday E-card
What did you notice today? This animated e-card from Banjo Bunny is loosely based on a poem by Mary Oliver. Featuring several images from my photographic portfolio, the ecard invites the viewer to consider the small miracles of everyday life. Ann Roos delivers the final touch with her elegant Celtic harp music, which is used with permission. Click to view more elegant and humorous ecards from Banjo Bunny. Created using Adobe Flash CS5....
Read MoreInspiring ~ Will I Be “Pretty?”
Poet, Katie Makkai simply nails our cultural concept of “pretty” right on it’s maniacally ugly head! Where do you find fulfillment and how do you wear JOY? Let’s teach our young women (and ourselves) to become pretty INTELLIGENT! pretty AMAZING! pretty TALENTED! pretty INSPIRING! … and that goes for men being hot and handsome too.
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