You will have an opinion, likely a strong one, no matter where you stand on the recent brouhaha that saw Susan G. Komen Foundation (SGK) defund Planned Parenthood for providing mammograms to poor women. That’s about $700,000 a year in lost support.
Talia Tiramisu’s joy of performing in burlesque began in 2009, captivated by the self-expression, humor and costuming the art form offered. “It’s an embracing of everyone no matter who they are, in burlesque,” said Tiramisu in a recent interview.
The Fatimas, a vivacious plus-size belly dance troupe with its ever-changing line up of members from Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, has been entertaining and inspiring audiences all over Southern California for more than 20 years.
Over the Counter Communication about Cher Juicy gossip has always existed and it has high communication value. Gossip has such power to move information quickly and effectively that most major religions have injunctions against it. It’s in the fine print. We gloss over it as we head to the office water cooler or stretch closer … Read more
Helena Kaufman unfolds the story of Don Lloyd, game designer for Knight Works and his Kickstarter-funded new game, Dark Horse. Part 2 of 3.
What can a T-shirt communicate about a community? The vibration, noise and visual sea of blue and green Vancouver Canuck team hockey jerseys is a testament to the rallying power of a cause that can mobilize an entire community to action, pride and support. Their partners in the final series excitement , the Boston Bruins, … Read more
As you can see, getting into manga has gotten me out and about. Not only that, I’m usually catching conversation with people as I thumb through the choices on shelves at my library or local stores.
As a writer and happy-to-be-a-word-nerd, I’ve found that strangers are just friends who have not been asked for their opinion yet. A response to an anime DVD in its case may need more specialized knowledge, but you can open a book and turn it over and start discussing it with just about anyone near you as you flip it in discovery together, or to select pages.
Helena Kaufman ponders the potential of DIY 3-D Printing. She realizes Michael Curry might be the person to talk to. Stay tuned.
Culture is Communicated and Shared in Various Ways by Helena Kaufman Ever found that you understand and enjoy more about a culture when literally consuming it? Oh, you can immerse yourself in travel, or study the language in an intensive setting that compels you to connect with only elements of the new culture. My favorite … Read more
Influence being what it is, I was not surprised to find myself at the manicurist, even after denying it as an ‘artist date’ in my previous blog entry. And, being an observer by nature and profession, I found the need to record the experience, then and now, too hypnotic to resist. Be aware! What you think, … Read more