Krista Tippett Conversation with Rick Rubin

Krista Tippett took a hiatus from her amazing interview show On Being for a while and I never quite found her again once she resumed. Until now, when she sent out a recent email reminding us she was there. Here is the link to some of her conversations that took place after her break.

I came across this gem that I would highly recommend featuring Rick Rubin, this rock star music producer who has a lot of wisdom to share with us in this interview about creativity and in his recent book The Creative Act: A Way of Being.

Combat Paper Project

I recently heard about The Combat Paper Project, a collaboration of artists, war veterans and activists initiated by Drew Matott and Drew Cameron, based in Burlington, Vermont. It was formed to help veterans cope with their war experiences and consists of making paper out of cutting up and processing their old uniforms into paper and then subsequently creating art on the paper they create. A big part of the project is facilitating the connection between veterans through workshops and exhibitions.

Songs About California

California is full of mystique. It is a place that has attracted a lot of people from all over the world and has been the subject of many different songs over the years. Here is a selection that captures California for me. Sit back and enjoy!

I am California by John Craigie

California Dreamin' by the Mamas and the Papas

San Andreas Fault by Natalie Merchant

Hotel California by The Eagles

California Girls by The Beach Boys

California Sun by The Ramones

Charity of the Week:
The Peace Gallery, Damariscotta, Maine

The Peace Gallery was founded by former Marine Bernie DeLisle in order to honor and celebrate the creative endeavors of veterans while coping with their war experience traumas. It also functions as a community center located in the heart of Damariscotta, Maine.

Products of the Week

Please visit our artShop to see our line of colorful everyday products including scarves, giclee prints, cutting boards, yoga mats and other gift items--designed to put a smile on the face of anyone using them.

About The Author

New York City based contemporary artist, Pam Smilow, began writing the creative lifestyle blog “things we love” in an effort to foster a sense of community during times of isolation and reflection. To read more about her and her art, visit her website and check out the essay written by the Hammond Museum's Frank Matheis entitled The Sophisticated Innocence of Pam Smilow.