Tag Archives: challenge for thought

French Manicure: A New Era Definition

September 18, 2011 by Leda Karabela -

“Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We’re afraid.” “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We will fall!” “Come to the edge.” And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. – “Apollinaire Said” by Christopher Logue   Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

No, Madam, It Took Me My Whole Life

August 7, 2011 by Leda Karabela -

You have probably heard the story. Picasso is sketching at a park. A woman walks by, recognizes him, and begs for her portrait. Somehow, he agrees. A few minutes later, he hands her the sketch. She is elated, excited about … Continue reading →

Waiting For Mr. T.

May 31, 2011 by Leda Karabela -

  Absurdity… Some days, some things seem really off. But maybe Nancy Reagan knew how to find the comfort and the solace her soul needed… So, Mr. T was it. While Godot has not come, and some are still waiting, … Continue reading →

Disagreement and Gratitude

April 23, 2011 by Leda Karabela -

  Optimism – or rather too much optimism – has been blamed as the cause of many things including the recession, high-risk enterprises and happy go-lucky “Pollyanna-ism“. Having just finished psychologist Martin Seligman’s newest book Flourish, I found myself agreeing … Continue reading →

British Airways & The Idiot Tax

March 8, 2011 by Leda Karabela -

How is it that so often life clashes with the great and brilliantly glorious ideas that occasionally pop through our brains? I am not necessarily referring to justice, world peace, bold dreaming, equality and all these noble and majestic uplifting … Continue reading →

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