“The Thing That Wouldn’t Leave” by William Klein

There’s an old Saturday Night Live skit in the 70s titled “The Thing That Wouldn’t Leave.” It’s a trailer spoof on horror movie commercials where the narrator with the booming voice announces the title, “THE THING THAT WOULDN’T LEAVE!!!”  John Belushi plays a visitor who doesn’t get the hint that a family who has invited him … Continue reading “The Thing That Wouldn’t Leave” by William Klein

Restlessness: “The Double Realm” by William Klein

We are all restless and that restlessness is evident in many forms. Some are restless at work and to succeed in attaining goals, some are restless in relationships and finding fulfillment in them, some are restless in spirituality and understanding their place in the world, and others are restless due to health circumstances and circumstances … Continue reading Restlessness: “The Double Realm” by William Klein

Listening For Feelings by William Klein

The greatest spiritual experiences in art come from the act of listening. This is a bold statement, but I stand by it. This is why the spiritual attunement of the artist is critical to offering something of substance to the world. Ernest Hemingway once said, “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal … Continue reading Listening For Feelings by William Klein

Digging Out in the Name of Love by William Klein

This Christmas was cold! The thermometer said it was 0 degrees, and, with the wind, it was minus 20. That’s pretty cold and bites right down to the bone. We have bushes in front of our house and for some reason the whipping, swirling winds created a vortex that left a four-foot drift in front … Continue reading Digging Out in the Name of Love by William Klein