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If you want to create something new, something must die.
I realized I could not hear things right anymore. The acoustic neuroma stole the hearing from my right ear and now, on stage, I couldn’t hear count-offs, song titles, or, sometimes, when the song started. It was like trying to catch a bullet before it hit you. I thought maybe I had reached the end.…
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I discovered something tonight.
I discovered something about myself tonight. I was lying in bed thinking about the work I had to do for school (a very common event for me) and wondering if I was going to be able to do it and get a good grade. My entire college career, particularly my master’s work, has focused on…
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WHY YOUR CRAPPY JOB IS YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY
It has been written many times that, if you really want it, you can find your ultimate purpose. Countless blogs, articles, and lists have been written on the “quit your job and follow your bliss” idea that, although pleasant and optimistic to read, is fraught with doubt, worry, and conflicts with the reality of surviving.…
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Welcome!
WELCOME I’m Rob and welcome to Smithson Arts where we focus on ALL the fine arts. You can take classes, have discussions, share your work, and read and learn about everything that makes art such a vital part of our lives. You can find out more in the About Us section of our site. Enjoy!