by Larry Burns | Jun 4, 2018 | art, critical thinking, happiness, poetry, Uncategorized, writing
I’ve removed the political feeds from my inbox and replaced them with poetry from places like Rattle Magazine. Not only does it calm my mind, it keeps it in a creative place. Instead of encouraging me to yell and scream about things I cannot control, it makes the...
by Larry Burns | Nov 30, 2017 | happiness, nature, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
Two trees with a good deal of personal history continue to bring happiness in 2017. Along Academy, in Canyon Crest this morning, I had a stop and chat with two old friends. I recently finished a nature writing class through Inlandia Institute, which gave me the...
by Larry Burns | Oct 14, 2017 | belief, Family, happiness, nature, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
Thursday brought some morning clouds, making a trip to Andulka Park (5201 Chicago Avenue, Riverside 92507) for an AM romp a no-brainer. This marks the first time since the end of Spring I pulled a long sleeve shirt out for E.M. She loved the bright graphics and rough...
by Larry Burns | Feb 24, 2017 | art, critical thinking, Family, happiness, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
I teach motivation as part of my coursework in my Intro to College course, and I sprinkle it into many of my Critical Thinking classes. The other day I faced a pile of dirty dishes. That moment clarified just what each of us faces when it comes to finishing a task....
by Larry Burns | Nov 10, 2016 | art, happiness, theater or theatre, Uncategorized, writing
NOW Facebook. Of all my thoughts on the subject, arts promotion and community engagement never came to mind. However…when I joined a poetry workshop managed through Facebook, it forced me to rethink what it was good for. This single event caused me to “luckily” find...
by Larry Burns | Sep 27, 2016 | art, happiness, writing
This was a fun experience and I highly recommend publishing this way. Whether you are building a portfolio of work, or just want to read and share interesting perspectives, there is something for just about any writer here. Play with poetry or play with prose, just...
