I've been thinking more about my friend's reaction to my request that she write down her idea. Why she was so taken aback by it. Why she didn't recognize writing down ideas, showing them to someone, and having them respond was 'sharing ideas'. Perhaps it was a new experience for her? The dialogue that ensued... Continue Reading →
Put Your Ideas in Writing
Years ago, when I lived in Ottawa and was hanging around the avant grade arts scene, I was a having chat one evening with the Artistic Director of one the galleries. I was going on about my latest great idea. In mid sentence she interrupted me and said: "Alison, you should put your ideas in... Continue Reading →
Political tussle leaves prime cultural location unfinished
Here's the story I promised, from my contributions to the Budapest Times, March, 2005. I had wanted to find out the current situation before posting, but the Romano Dromo story has spurred me on. Even without the update, it gives you a good idea of how complicated things can get in Hungary. Worth noting, when... Continue Reading →
