Posted by project1979 on May 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Right now my life seems to resemble a series of unfinished short stories. To be fair, that is not due only to the fact that my computer no longer works and I am forced to endure potentially carpel tunnel-causing injuries when using my weary iPhone ALL THE TIME. In the midst of dream-making, real life stuff … Read more
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Posted by project1979 on March 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Seth Godin has some inspiring advice for all of us who care about doing great work but might be struggling. When we do start to make the money we might need to make us comfortable, may we ponder this: “I’m making money, why do more?” Because more than you need to makes it personal. Because … Read more
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Posted by project1979 on February 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I am inspired by the director and writers of Beast of the Southern Wild, two 30-something dreamers who made a beautiful film. Although that film was nominated for several awards, it did not get an Oscar. However, I applaud those who made this poetic expression mainstream while keeping it real. I admire that this film … Read more
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Posted by project1979 on February 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Please take the time to sign this petition: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Free_Austin_Tice It matters. The people of Syria matter. A young journalist with dreams to show the face of war matters. YOU matter and by signing this you are saying NO to the apathy that often plagues our generation. THANK YOU!
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Posted by project1979 on February 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Here’s a little video diary about the magical V-Day in Rome. Enjoy project1979 was proud to represent.
Posted by project1979 on February 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
In solidarity against indifference and apathy, tomorrow I’ll be at the Colosseum and Spanish Steps in Rome to dance my fanny off for One Billion Rising. I am psyched! I think I’ll wear my boots. And I’ll be dancing for this woman in particular who was part of the project1979 London edition: I am also rising for … Read more
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Posted by project1979 on February 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment
project1979 spent this weekend filming our pilot in rome. a beautiful experience. THANK YOU to all involved. http://www.facebook.com/project1979
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Posted by project1979 on January 28, 2013 · 5 Comments
I am in LOVE with this: SOUL RECOVERY PROJECT Created by a few super-Creativi hailing from the fair city of Naples, Italy, this collaboration is part poetry/part video/part magic. Documenting daily images, one minute at a time. Link to the page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/307860602668753/?fref=ts Here’s what you do: 1. Take a video (cellphones suffice) of an image … Read more
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Posted by project1979 on January 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I cannot sit idly by. About 50 years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote a letter while being imprisoned in Birmingham. He was a year older than I am now. A year ago I was here: http://project1979.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/374/ And, of the many things that he wrote in that letter, I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta … Read more
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Posted by project1979 on January 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This year, let’s celebrate you! Nearly three precious weeks of 2013 have been consumed. Putting all New Year’s resolutions aside, I asked the question: What is your favorite thing about 2013 so far? Answers ranging from simple to delicious, it is clear that there is a lot sparkling during this dark, stormy and often blues-inspiring … Read more
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