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Jul312020
Films

The Cuban: If Memory Serves

FilmsBy karenJuly 31, 2020Leave a comment

The Cuban: If Memory Serves Review by: Alycia Ripley Its opening credits scatter like colorful ink blots, an early hint to the importance of memory to the plot and themes of writer Alessandra Piccione and director Sergio Navarretta’s film, The Cuban. Mina, a young pre-med student, begins working in the nursing home in which her…

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Jul162020
Self-Actualization

Cultivate Your Shadow Side

Self-ActualizationBy karenJuly 16, 2020Leave a comment

Creativity can help transform a “negative” into a worthwhile advantage. The pandemic is a solid time to consider our self-concept and the way we’d like to be treated by others. How many of us know frequent boundary-busters? Or those who start unnecessary arguments via text? Or aren’t respecting our safety measures for COVID19? We all…

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Jul92020
Self-Actualization

Sharknado: Finding Inspiration in the Craziest Places

Self-ActualizationBy karenJuly 9, 20202 Comments

Inspiration can make its way to us in strange and hilarious forms. I recently came across a fantastic sign referring to the series of Sharknado films always shown on the Sci-Fi channel, particularly during Shark Week in August. When the first one was released I was amazed that something so cheeky and full of total…

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May142020
Branding

You aren’t Prince. Why are you forcing yourself to be?

BrandingBy karenMay 14, 2020Leave a comment

Watching the 2020 Prince tribute concert was a reminder of how Prince could do anything Write a new song per day, play multiple instruments, dance, choreograph, arrange music, create careers for other artists, and claim the color purple. He was raised by a musical family to excel in different venues. Many talented artists can accomplish…

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May52020
Uncategorized

Again with the Cherry Blossoms

UncategorizedBy karenMay 5, 20201 Comment

We all know someone who can’t wait to check out, photograph, or Instagram the seasonal cherry blossoms. There are groups dedicated to celebrating their festivals, even remote and virtual festivals during the time of COVID19. I’d bet the rush relates to how short-lived the buds are—how small a window we have to experience them. They…

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Apr212020
Promoter of Fun

Buffalo Rising Shorts Contest 2020

Promoter of FunBy Alycia RipleyApril 21, 20202 Comments

One of the best things you can do when looking to achieve any goal is…START. Sketch an outline, consider necessary materials, maybe create a team to help you. Beginning a task can feel overwhelming. Sometimes having the opportunity to do a mini-version of that task or goal can help us move forward with confidence.  When…

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Apr172020
Branding

Inspiration Has No Expiration

BrandingBy Alycia RipleyApril 17, 20201 Comment

Whenever I feel stuck, overwhelmed, nervous, or lost, I return to my drawing board. For me, a drawing board serves as a motivator from way back when: a line, visual, or situation that created a lasting imprint. Often people forget these early motivators or feel they hold little relevance in adulthood, as if inspiration has…

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Apr152020
Self-Actualization

Who’ve you been during the Pandemic?

Self-ActualizationBy Alycia RipleyApril 15, 20201 Comment

The past few months have felt like the movies Outbreak or Contagion. I thought I was a strict hand-washer before? Nothing compares to the scrubbing and moisturizing brought on by COVID19. This pandemic shook anyone with a sense of empathy—the loss of life has been tragic and mandates for human interaction change daily. It’s strange…

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Apr142020
Self-Actualization

The Birthday Strategy

Self-ActualizationBy Alycia RipleyApril 14, 20201 Comment

Birthdays. Some folks dread them, others can’t wait to celebrate. I say, put them to work.  What does another year mean? What can it offer us? The day should feel special— like a re-charged battery, a newly focused, prioritized list of goals. Twenty-nine was a nerveracking age—I couldn’t believe my twenties were over because, what…

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Apr122020
Branding

Your Past Can Enliven Your Present Brand

BrandingBy Alycia RipleyApril 12, 2020Leave a comment

Don’t be afraid to be an underdog. I recently came across this instruction, written by me, on a notebook within a bin of my elementary school artifacts. There’s many things I don’t love about modern times. Those of us born between 1978-1981 are considered to be Generation Y. We may be a small group in…

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Mar202020
Self-Actualization

Acting Our Age

Self-ActualizationBy Alycia RipleyMarch 20, 2020Leave a comment

I’ve never been one to resign myself to maturity, believing adult life is improved by large amounts of enthusiasm, laughter, and adventures. However, social media is one area where it helps to behave like adults and often when we least wish to. Giving into passive-aggressive temptation, as fleetingly triumphant as it may feel, retains us…

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