Alice Walker to Hedy Epstein
Chris Wallach is reading Alice Walker’s latest book of poetry, The World Will Follow Joy: Turning Madness into Flowers (New Poems), and found this poem to Hedy.
Share with Wealth with Hedy Epstein: Remembering Is Not Enough
Our next Share the Wealth will be with Hedy Epstein, a long-time activist in Saint Louis and beyond. Hedy will share stories about growing up in Germany, which she left on a Kindertransport to England…
“I Know You Can Read My Mind”
You can cry on my shoulder anytime, no questions asked You can use me to train for the Guinness Book of World Records for Lingering You can take me for a Lou Reed ride in…
What I Wrote the Night before You Spoke (Gratitude Journal/8)
Suhad, I thank you even before you speak tomorrow because I know you’ll be passionate I know you’ll tell your truths I know you will be fierce and charming I know you will honor your…
Plan B: Share the Wealth with Cristina Cousins
For our next Share the Wealth, join us for dinner and discussion with Cristina Cousins as she reflects on her experience of switching to “Plan B.” After 5 years as a professional theater actress, Cristina…
“Yoga Shmoga”
Dear Alberto Vazquez I’m glad Bella put us in touch. You asked me if you should you stay Or you should go back out on the road. OK. Here’s what I think… Stay put. Look within,…
Austere, Moral, Mythic, Ceremonial
Thursday 31 October 2013 Magan, A while back I read this collection, Sartre on Theater, and I noted especially the following passages from his lectures, interviews, and articles. I want to share them with you,…
Fighting Injustice: A Discussion with Kelley Schwartz
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” –Archbishop Desmond Tutu For our next Share the Wealth, join us for dinner and discussion with Kelley Schwartz, who…
The Little There Is To Do
A friend sent us a letter At a loss for words of wisdom She simply wished she could be with us To share the day to day Do the little things That needed to be…
Brainard’s Memories
The NY painter Joe Brainard wrote a wonderful book, I Remember, in which he collected memories from days gone by in one long litany. He writes about ordinary things: chicken noodle soup, juke boxes, tanning,…