Tag Archives: Maya Angelou

Pt. 1 Visceral Experiences and Creating Award Winning Drama

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Jodi

This is part one of the “Gut Punch your Audience with Emotion” presentation originally given at Fyrecon 2, June 23, 2018 at Weber State University Davis. Parts two and three are now available: Pt. 2 Engineering the Perfect Storm and … Continue reading →

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The Caged Bird Has Flown Free

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Jodi

This morning I was saddened to learn of the passing of renowned poet and icon of her generation, Dr. Maya Angelou.  Although I’ve never been a terrific student of poetry, I have experienced Maya’s work when in a high school … Continue reading →

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Quickly Quotable #17 – Maya Angelou

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jodi

Touched by An Angel by Maya Angelou We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and … Continue reading →

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Quickly Quotable #7 – Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Jodi

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!  After combing through thousands of quotes I picked these three, all from women worthy of the greatest respect. I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with … Continue reading →

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