Posts Tagged ‘TBI’
Suffering and Wisdom
Perhaps the most moving artistic creation I have ever encountered was a four hour performance of Aeschylus’s The Oresteia produced by Robert Icke in the Almeida Theater in London. The performance itself was truly staggering, and I would pay an exorbitant sum to have a recording of the performance. I often thought that I would show it to every class of students I taught if I had the means. The interpretation of the canonical Greek tragedy was that impressive, that intricately woven, a near perfect artistic creation.
Read MoreSalinger and Starting Over
As my girlfriend tells me, however, magic only happens outside of one’s comfort zone.
Read MoreErnest Hemingway
Bill Walton, an extremely close friend of Ernest Hemingway, called him a classic manic-depressive.
Read MoreAdvances in Concussion Treatment
It’s hard to explain the impact that my concussion glasses have had on my life, and I hope that, if you’re reading this article and have had concussions, you will look into these glasses.
Read MoreThe Power of Music
Recently, a friend and fellow music enthusiast emailed me and asked if I would write a blog post about music that has helped me throughout my journey. I really liked the idea, so I want to take the time to do that now. Art is art, no matter the medium or sense with which it…
Read MoreMadness
Yesterday, a friend stumbled upon my website. I haven’t made much of an effort to broadcast my health struggles, and this friend was unaware of the recent discoveries in my life. He asked me what it was like living with mental illness. I must admit, I know he is going to read my response. That…
Read MoreWelcome to the Artistry
I want you to understand who I am. I want you to understand why I am here. I want you to understand what I am doing. I want you to understand why it matters.
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