1-800-POWERS

Delali Ayivor brings fun to the archive! In this conversation, we talk about her practice in information technology; family history and recipes in iPhone notes; creative tips for free writing; and her current project, Consideration, which mines her Facebook for 8th grade conversations. To top it all off, she reads one of her poems, IBID.Delali is a poet writing for Black women and those who hope...

1-800-POWERS returns from a spring hiatus with a pod noir. An intrepid woman of mystery takes you on a smoky case about abortion rights, teachers' gripes, Magritte's painting of a pipe, and Daniel Boorstin's 1962 book The Image: A Guide to Pseudoevents in America. Kick up your feet and grab a glass of something strong.UPDATE: As of June 24, ROE VS. WADE has officially been overturned by the...

Ho ho ho. It's February. And Helpful Hints for Holiday Healing is here! In this episode is a trove of abstract and *practical* approaches for all kinds of ailments. Which include (though the list is certainly not exhaustive) healing from:- depression, seasonal/environmental (2:18)- depression, deep depression (5:06)- loneliness (11:54)- loss by death (21:08)- loss of the living (25:09)- being...

Following up from the last episode about the pineal gland, we continue the exploration of darkness - this time the psychological darkness of the mind. As much as we hate to admit it, it's one of our favorite places: we take ourselves into the dark to find things for our own growth. Without darkness, we would have no definition of light. This episode explores that idea of dualistic "sides" and the...

It's the holiday season and that comes with bright lights and dark nights. In this episode we talk about the very amazing pineal gland, which orients us in time and space, how it's affected by electromagnetic fields, and some of its more mysterious qualities. We also reflect on evergreens, plants, and how they can help us think about planting new seeds in a season of rest and recharging. Make...

Episode 1: We start by dipping our toes into the ocean of art history, with the concept of the "master narrative." Even in the age of the Internet, this narrative and its friend – artistic genius – can be pesky bedfellows to your creativity. Where does this narrative come from? Is it still relevant? And how can we keep our creativity in the present? Whether you know nothing about art, or you're...

Welcome to my new podcast! It's only taken 20,000 years for us to get here! I'm your host, artist & writer, Lex Brown - here to get you through being & time with a few food metaphors, pop culture tangents, and reflections on life's lessons. I'm taking this pod one day at a time and giving myself full permission to dive into the unknown. I hope you'll do the same with me every week...ish.