Blogs in the Font of Life
Unplugging to see the Light
After unplugging from election coverage, Rich reflects outward on Lake Michigan, wondering if we’ll ever see the Big Dipper from Chicago again. A couple hours ago, Ken and I were hanging out in our studio. He was at his animation station. Two days ago he decided he was going to draw each of the original…
Read MorePRIMARY PONDERINGS and Using Art to Reflect on Life
The meaning behind my new art book, PRIMARY PONDERINGS. Finding new life after a near-death experience using art. By exploring curiosity and taking small, meaningful steps each day, a rich life awaits. What a special day today! We can use some special days these days. My third book, PRIMARY PONDERINGS, was released. It’s available…
Read MoreCoronavirus, Living Homeless, Darkness, and the Future
Rich shares thoughts on Covid-19, living homeless in Chicago, the obstacle of Darkness, Generational Psychology, and the future of the United States. It’s a heavy time. It’s a stressful time. It’s an uncertain time. There’s tremendous suffering and death. People confront the virus every day and help save lives. Essential workers continue to keep our…
Read MoreRich Conversations: 017. Milly Moves to the Farm
Show notes from episode 017 of Rich Conversations. Milly Moves to the Farm released today, but the process behind Milly Moves to Farm started last year in November at the Chicago book release party for my previous book, Homeless but Human. I was sitting at a table, chatting with Ken Ferguson, and he mentioned that…
Read MoreA Country Summer Morning
Like Stevie Wonder’s album, Songs in the Key of Life, beauty can be found all around if you make the effort to look for it. Ah. What a perfect morning. I traded the city for the country. Nothing beats summer back home on the farm. There are no sounds of rush hour traffic outside…
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