Monthly Archives: August 2011

Life of Art interview: Kevin T. Houle

Who are you and where is “here” for you right now?  I’m a husband and father, part-time office administrator, and community theatre director living in St. Paul, MN. I sit at a computer most of the day and put my … Continue reading

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Life of Art interview: Jane Devin

Nonfiction writer Jane Devin has just self-published her first memoir, Elephant Girl, under extraordinary conditions. I’m so glad she was willing to share a bit about it. Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? I know … Continue reading

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Life of Art interview: Claire Skinner

Today, I’ve got an interview from Claire Skinner, whose photography and persistence are both quite impressive. Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? My name is Claire Skinner and I run Rocklawn Arts which exists solely online … Continue reading

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Life of Art interview: Gemma Irish

Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? I am a playwright, and possibly an actress, and also a Director Assistant at a giant corporation during the day, which allows me to pay my rent, have health … Continue reading

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Life of Art: Elisabeth Donato

In this interview with Elisabeth Donato, we learn more about how someone can have a creative life even if s/he doesn’t identify as an “artist” in any particular way. Useful lesson, I think. Who are you and where is “here” … Continue reading

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Life of Art: Scot Moore

Wow – interview three already? Now we’re cookin’ with gas! Please welcome Scot Moore to château Voix! Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? Please include what do you do to keep food in your belly and … Continue reading

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Grappling with bystander responsibility: an essay

Do you remember high school? What about the fights that broke out in the lunch room? Remember how chaotic and stressful the school environment felt after seeing one? Yeah. I wrote about that. My student Belinda got into a fight … Continue reading

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Life of Art: Sharon Zimmerman

Interview two in the Life of Art series graciously provided by Sharon Zimmerman, jewelry designer. Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? Please include what do you do to keep food in your belly and a … Continue reading

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Life of Art: Brian Beatty

And here we go! My first Life of Art interview is with writer, comedian, and storyteller Brian Beatty. Enjoy! Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? Please include what do you do to keep food in … Continue reading

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Life of Art: an interview series

You know what’s annoying? Nobody gets a gold star for living a normal, sane, even-keel middle class life. No matter how much I may resist paying bills on time, remember to wash body and clothes, stay fed and sheltered and … Continue reading

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