Why do we love reading mystery and crime?  escaping from the dull reality/routines, fear mixed with passion: we live in a world where more than 400,000 people die from homicide each year we identify ourselves with the detective and, as a result, seem stronger, feel more courageous, or smart an exercise forContinue Reading

 Tristan Tzara, born in Romania in 1896, did not live a happy life. He survived two World Wars and life as a Jew in Europe during the Holocaust. He was also an incredible man, a founder of Dadaism, who wrote plays, poetry, essays, manifestos, directed films, painted and composed music. While itContinue Reading

written by Laolu Ogundele   I’m sure we’ve all heard the statement, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Isn’t that a most controversial viewpoint – one that makes you wonder if the originator was a verbal abuse victim in denial? Think about it. Think about everyday life.Continue Reading

written by Laolu Ogundele   What pops into your mind when you think about creativity? Donatello carving out David’s sculpture in a slab of marble or Leonardo Da Vinci dutifully painting the Mona Lisa? If you do, that’s fine – and correct. However, let’s bring it closer to home. What are some creativeContinue Reading