Tag Archives: kids

Call Me Obi-Wan Simmons

“…. there is hope for the future. I have met them and they work.” Oh, what a fortunate man am I. The road from where I come to where I’m going has been ripe with as many ruts and stones … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story #97: Dreams, Goals and Michael Uslan, The Man Who Owned Batman

Chris is back from the wilds of creative career contemplation, and Alex has returned from panels and presentations at the San Diego Comic Con!  They’re here to share some insight on the challenges of pursuing your goals and dreams. and … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story, Unplugged: Trials of An Eisner Judge

Host Chris Ryan interviews co-host Alex Simmons while Alex is in San Diego as a judge for the comic industry’s prestigeous Eisener Awards. Click here. Recorded Sunday, April 14th TTDS Hosts:

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If Art Is A Meal

On Saturday, September 20th, I attended a middle school gift to their neighborhood in what can be considered a challenged community. The gift was a mini comic book convention with plenty of books by various independent artists, as well as … Continue reading

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CREATIVE ARTS BETTING ON DADDY WARBUCKS…

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Or, How Smart Is That? Hey folks, I’ve been absent from my blog forum for a few weeks because sometimes, Life really is what happens while you’re planning for something else.  In my case I was the puppet and Life … Continue reading

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HATERS, BAITERS, & FOOLS

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Or, How We’re Trained Not To Think. Kids learn from watching us.  We, as adults, may function by what we’ve learned through youth and in life — but we’re also triggered by what we see and hear. Otherwise common sense … Continue reading

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“Political Porridge: Too Hot, Too Cold, Or Just Plain Empty?”

 Recently when asked (via a Facebook posting) … “As succinctly as you can, and with no partisan chest beating, tell me what you think are the greatest issues facing America this election season?” I replied … “Impaired politicians, corporate controlled … Continue reading

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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A CHILD’S CAPACITY TO COMPREHEND – Part 2

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“A Lesson in Jr. Junior Journalism, or Tiny Tots Can Teach You, Too” Impish is a great word. It suggests a playful trait, with just a dash of – you could be a pain if you worked at it. My … Continue reading

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Equal Is Equal?

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ARE WE PREPARING KIDS FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN DEPENDENCY? July 1, 2012 Now and then I find myself wondering what kids are being taught about earning their way through life. Recently, I was in a school hallway listening to more than … Continue reading

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