Jan 18, 2022Inclusion Thru Improvisational CreativitySeeing Another Side Of Improv Have you heard of a performance group called The Portuguese Kids? (Check them out here!) They are an amazing group of performers. From a Portuguese enclave in Fall River, Massachusetts, they are Portuguese-speaking Americans who decided to form a comedy group. I consider them to be leaders. …Improv6 min readImprov6 min read
Aug 17, 2021Creating Something From NothingImprovisational creativity should be considered as a component of any disaster recovery program dedicated to mental health. To simplify this statement: We should have improv classes in disaster shelters. It may sound like an arbitrary intervention, pointless, even. Who wants to take an improv class when the world around them is underwater, on fire, or swept away by…Improv4 min readImprov4 min read
Feb 20, 2021Member-onlyThe Energy Stored Within New York City**Why NYC will grow into itself again. — The heated debate between James Altucher and Jerry Seinfeld is a small portion of a larger discussion on how communities are suffering from the Covid pandemic. …Resilience5 min readResilience5 min read
Dec 30, 2020Member-onlyI Discovered A New Running Song I Can Play On RepeatGreat running is about discovery. On a run, you can find out more about yourself, your neighborhood, your strength. Some runners get a r”unner’s high.” It can be pure happiness, or a feeling of dogged determination. It is hard to describe, but it only feels like running with purpose, like…Running3 min readRunning3 min read
Mar 6, 2020Member-onlyImprov Is About Not Giving Up**As long as it is a healthy effort — I grew up with a special ed plan in my file, I would get distracted easily. That challenge (and opportunity!) has followed me all my life, including discovering the glorious world that is improvisational theatre. There is so much to learn, and many talented people to learn from. Have you…Improv2 min readImprov2 min read
Jun 25, 2019Member-onlyRunning Boston: Castle Island, a coastal crown jewel.FYI: While local runners know it’s neither a castle, nor an island, it is often visited, for great reasons. — Reason #1. Great running. One of South Boston’s many shoreline parks, Castle Island has a 1.70 mile loop surrounding a lagoon called Pleasure Bay and bordering Boston Harbor’s wavy water. The loops are perfect for keeping track of time, but be wary of an ocean breeze adding a little resistance and slowing you down.3 min read3 min read
Jan 17, 2019Taking On A Fundraising ChallengeDan* is a hardworking father of 2.49 children, and married to a wonderful woman who is just as dedicated as he is. Dan will describe himself as a man of simple needs, he works hard, and stays healthy. Recently, Dan had decided to take on a huge challenge in memory…Running5 min readRunning5 min read
Oct 28, 2018Why you should love the Red SoxHow sports can help a community recover after devastation — By Ryan Killilea Being resilient is important in all walks of life. Whether a person is hindered by a bad performance review or a key coworker has left the job, an employee must be able to rebound and recover to do what is necessary. People must be able to deal…Sports3 min readSports3 min read
Oct 4, 2018A SENSE OF URGENCYHow to make trash pickups fun. — I was sitting in a hospital talking to a friend who had just undergone a backiotomy. It was a good time to sit and talk about stuff, ya know, like they do on television. We began to discuss our various checklists of ‘things we had to do that day;’ my…Environment9 min readEnvironment9 min read
Jul 1, 2018We Got This!Checking Up On Yours, (Part 1) — A good portion of the Northeast United States is in day 3 of what could be a week-long heatwave. These periods of high heat are likely to become longer and hotter as our climate warms. …Climate Change4 min readClimate Change4 min read
