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“If we are unable to create a new path by which to discover our true nature, the human race may be condemned to disappear.  Never in history have we had to face such potentially calamitous dangers… The economic, political, and military systems we have established have turned against us andContinue Reading

Be Who You Are and Make What You Make by Greg Vineyard – I had the most fascinating experience at a recent art event – a guest felt compelled to let me know that I will never be a famous artist with a name as boring as “Greg.” There areContinue Reading

What is My Personal Clarity of Purpose? by Greg Vineyard – Well, another calendar year is wrapping-up – it seems like just yesterday I was standing in line to see the first Star Wars movie, and now so much time has passed that both Han Solo and I have AARPContinue Reading

Do What You Do And Be Who You Are by Greg Vineyard I recently noticed a car window sticker that expressed the following: “Music Isn’t What I Do, It’s What I AM.” I appreciate the sentiment about creative pursuits – and I also feel that the whole statement helps usContinue Reading

by Bill Walz “Problems cannot be solved with the same consciousness that created the problems.” ~ Albert Einstein Zen teaches us to release grasping, to live life with a metaphorical open-hand. Of course it is also speaking of an open-mind, a non-grasping-mind. Unfortunately, the truth is that we live withContinue Reading

The Spirit of Giving Can Be Collaborative by Greg Vineyard I’ve written from time to time about “the art of charitable giving” because our area’s abundant creative talent dovetails well with our many community causes. Donating art to charities allows me to participate with the assets I have as anContinue Reading

Some Thoughts On Bringing Home What You Want by Greg Vineyard Collecting art can be a rewarding aspect of creating a happy home (or office) environment, especially in Western North Carolina, where it is such a hugemongous industry. There is SO much to choose from here that some folks couldContinue Reading

 from the Sci-Fi Loving Shut-In May our cups runneth over with love by Greg Vineyard Ah, the day of Love. And this year it falls on a Tuesday — how exciting! Tuesdays need that something more to make them less… Tuesdayish. So this is your year to make it happen.Continue Reading