Monthly Archives: November 2010

Magic Numbers

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Adena Atkins

I’ve noticed a phenomenon with myself and numbers: I can remember one thing even under the worst of circumstances. I can remember three things or less under stress. I can remember five things or less when I concentrate. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Beyond Turkey

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Adena Atkins

When I was in high school, I had a very demanding music teacher. His name was Mr. Takazano, Mr. T for short, though I never knew what exactly was so difficult about saying “Mr. Takazano”. Mr. T was a small … Continue reading →

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Hemingway on Writing

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Adena Atkins

I just finished reading A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway. I’ve been meaning to read it forever, mostly because I thought it was about eating in Paris. While there is plenty of eating and plenty of Paris, I was delighted … Continue reading →

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Timers Make Good Friends

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Adena Atkins

The process of falling asleep and making art are parallel. Both require us to lose control. In both cases, we enter an altered state of being–a state where time and the universe are malleable, symbolic, fluid, and immeasurable. We allow … Continue reading →

Posted in Flow, Organization, Practices, Productivity, Time, Tips | 15 Comments