How A Sad Story Turned Into A Hollywood Movie

Some people love telling their stories, and I love hearing them, and sharing mine.  Through our stories, we learn if we have shared interests, and begin to understand one another.  On a recent trip to Studio City, Los Angeles, I met an actor and scriptwriter for Hollywood movies and plays, in the most unlikely of… Continue reading How A Sad Story Turned Into A Hollywood Movie

Stop Following the Herd and Lead

It only takes one person to stop following the herd to change the whole world. Like a schoolgirl in Pakistan. Malala Yousefzai used her intellect to fight for a girl’s right to an education. She was not afraid of anyone, because going to school was not a crime. Then the Taliban tried to assassinate her… Continue reading Stop Following the Herd and Lead

Curiosity, Not Ignorance, Is Bliss By: Ann Hoy

“Curiosity seeks to annihilate itself; there is no curiosity that does not want an answer” Eliezer S. Yudkowsky We are naturally curious, and eager to exchange our ignorance for knowledge, and our naivety for understanding. There is intense curiosity, like the stalking paparazzi type, or mild curiosity, like wanting to know the weather forecast, but… Continue reading Curiosity, Not Ignorance, Is Bliss By: Ann Hoy