Inspiration

In Time: There’s No Place Like Home

by Monica June 6, 2013

They say you can never go back home again and in the near future that will be true for me. My parents are moving from the house I grew up in (in southern California) to a house in Maui. I’m excited for them, of course, and as a current (mostly) New Yorker, the idea of [...]

A Welcome Change

by Monica May 31, 2013

The most important component of any story is the moment of change. If the hero/narrator/protagonist doesn’t evolve then the audience won’t either. When developing a concept for a client, whether the outcome is a commercial spot or a keynote address, I often start with pivotal moment of before vs after. How is life altered because [...]

All Grown Up

by Monica April 17, 2013

You may notice things look a bit different around here…. That’s because Show & Tell is growing up! In less than a year she’s changed from a seed of an idea into a blossoming business. She’s being transplanted from her place on the windowsill to the great outdoors, her roots needing more room to expand. [...]

I’m A Stranger Here Myself

by Monica March 20, 2013

Almost two years ago I attended a conference that included a talk wherein the audience was asked to think about a time when they felt truly alive. To my shock, one of the first images that flashed into my mind was a mini adventure from my time in Japan. As I mentioned last week, my cast-mates [...]

A Birthday Amen

by Monica March 6, 2013

If you’ve ever owned a cat you’re probably familiar with her way of showing she cares: A dead lizard or rodent left on your doorstep. As unwanted and repelling as the gift may be, there is little to be done about it. Your favorite feline is displaying her love and devotion with her sacrificial offering. [...]

My Kingdom For Some Context

by Monica February 26, 2013

Context: I took photo last year in Chiang Mai, at the Thai Freedom House, a not-for-profit community center that assists refugees from Burma and Indigenous peoples of Thailand. Last week I celebrated President’s Day with a blog post about Lincoln, both the man and the movie. The post took a bit longer to write than anticipated, [...]

History In The Making: A President’s Day Post

by Monica February 18, 2013

“Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” ~ Edmund Burke Every history teacher I had in school ominously hung a poster with that quote above the chalkboard. While I appreciate the reminder that we can, indeed, learn from the mistakes made by those who came before us, I also believe that history provides [...]

A Fond Farewell

by Monica December 31, 2012

Auld Lang Syne 1. old times, especially times fondly remembered. 2. old or long friendship. :: A new year means new beginnings, yet we sing about the past as the clock strikes midnight. We move forward and onward, while honoring the path and people who led us here. Looking back on a personal level: 2011 [...]

Twelve Months Of Stories

by Monica December 25, 2012

From now through December 25th, I’ll be taking a look at the past year by sharing experiences that correlate to the number of the day in the countdown. On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, 2012 gave to me… Twelve Months Of Stories Eleven Modes of Transport Ten Blog Posts Blog-ed Nine Streams of Income Eight [...]

So Much Better

by Monica November 27, 2012

From Legally Blonde: Warner Huntington III: You got into Harvard Law? Elle Woods: What? Like, it’s hard? *** Aside from her association with the color pink, I’m a big fan of the Elle Woods approach to life. Here’s how it breaks down: 1. Notice what other people are doing that you want to be doing [...]

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