Good ideas

A while ago, I posted a video of Susan Cain's RSA short for "The Power of Quiet." I just love animated videos like that (and this one below), especially when they're combined with some real food for thought. It's a winning combination you can't help but love.

Food for the Brain (and Soul)

I've read so many spectacular articles lately and have wanted to write about each one. Unfortunately, that would take me way too long, so I'm sharing a few of them here in a link roundup:

• Seth Godin: The race to the bottom
• Maira Kalman: "To have an empty brain is a complete delight."
• The science of vocal stereotyping
• America's genius glut
• Wise words from Ted Hughes
• Kevin Kelly on the kindness of strangers

Happy reading! I hope you enjoy these just as much as I do.

National Poetry Month 2013

National Poetry Month starts in just two months! I'm particularly excited because I have recommitted myself to participating in NaPoWriMo, so this April will hopefully be a productive one. To get yourself excited, take a look at this year's beautiful poster (and order your free copy while supplies last):