A human being
is a unique being,
single and unrepeatable.
Work hard at fulfilling yourself.
With courage,
mark out in your life
irreversible red cross,
and keep going, erect,
along your marvelous path.
Learn to be alone
and keep yourself company.
Let your mind listen and absorb.
Let the most dazzling secret salt of the earth
penetrate you.
Demand intransigence, rigorous verticality.
Don’t be afraid of facing the unknown,
and with [...]
Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category
Say YES to Life.
Posted in Imagery, Inspiration on May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Texas Toast
Posted in Inspiration on April 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This makes me want a bike.
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Have a great weekend,
—Travers
Sad to See You Go: Dr. John Hope Franklin
Posted in Influence, Inspiration on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was saddened yesterday to hear of the death of Dr. John Hope Franklin, a great American historian. The following is a brief, but fitting obituary via Gawker:
John Hope Franklin, the author of From Slavery to Freedom and possibly the greatest historian of the black American experience, died Wednesday at the age of 94. He [...]
And the Flyness Award Goes to…Arlo Weiner
Posted in Inspiration on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meet Arlo Weiner: the flyest little boy I’ve ever seen since THIS photo. Arlo is the son of Max Weiner, the creator of the TV series Mad Men, and is featured in his own GQ photo spread. This kid rocks bow-ties, ascots, fedoras, and top hats on a regular basis, counts Black Sabbath and Bob [...]
Stevie Wonder at the White House
Posted in Achievement, Celebration, Inspiration, The Obamas on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Stevie Wonder in the East Room
On Wednesday, February 25th, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Stevie Wonder, who will be awarded the 2nd annual Gershwin Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Library of Congress. The concert will be broadcast [...]
You Should Know Bobby Jindal
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, You Should Know on February 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
If you don’t already, you should really get to know Governor Piyush “Bobby” Jindal. In 2007 Jindal became the first Indian American to be elected Governor of Louisiana and the first Indian American to ever be elected to a statewide political office in U.S. history. He is the father of three young children with his wife Supriya, who [...]
The Vanity Fair Oscar Party On Your Coffee Table
Posted in Celebration, Influence, Insomniac Theater, Inspiration on February 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I love books. They are on of my biggest passions and are my biggest extravagance. Even though I work around books all day long, I can still go into a Barnes and Noble and get lost for hours, just roaming the shelves. I am amassing quite a collection of all types of books, and my [...]
The Obamas Host the Nation’s Governors
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, The Obamas on February 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Forget the Oscars—THIS is the Red Carpet you should care about. While millions of people across the globe were tuned in to the 81st Annual Academy Awards last night, President and First Lady Obama hosted a dinner for the nation’s Governors in the State Dining Room of the White House. This was the first formal [...]
REAL People: Fall Fashion Week Flyness
Posted in Inspiration on February 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
So if you haven’t heard, this week was New York Fashion Week. To be honest, I’ve never really cared too much about it because I’m not really interested in the latest trends or what the models/”celebrities” have on. In my eyes, personal style (not fashion—there’s a difference) is more important than what’s hot at the moment, [...]
Happy Birthday, Mr. Poitier
Posted in Celebration, Inspiration on February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Academy Award-winning actor, film director, author, and diplomat Sidney Poitier turned 82 today. I met Mr. Poitier a couple years ago when I was a student presenter at the 2007 Morehouse College ” A Candle in the Dark” Gala where he received a Lifetime Achievement award.
“Welcome, Mr. Poitier,” I said. “My name is Travers Johnson”
“Hello. [...]
