The Lorimer Series

03/17/2011

TED Talks Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

03/17/2011

Great episode on motivation, muses & addiction.

What do you do when your own worst enemy is...you? This hour, Radiolab looks for ways to gain the upper hand over those forces inside us--from unhealthy urges, to creative insights--that seem to have a mind of their own.

03/17/2011

There is a bit of a zeitgeist thing going on with this idea of having (rather than being) a genius. The TED talk from Elizabeth Gilbert & she was recently on Radiolab talking about the same idea. I like it.

In ancient Roman religion, the genius was the individual instance of a general divine nature that is present in every individual person, place or thing.[1]

03/17/2011

The updated site is up & running! Lorimer series Vol. VI here we come!

Harnessed Passion: Art, Science & Culture

03/17/2011

lorimer [ˈlɒrɪmə], loriner [ˈlɒrɪnə] n
(Business / Professions) Brit (formerly) a person who made bits, spurs, and other small metal objects
[from Old French, from lorain harness strap, ultimately from Latin lōrum strap]

03/17/2011

Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to student

03/17/2011

TED Talks Lighting architect Rogier van der Heide offers a beautiful new way to look at the world -- by paying attention to light (and to darkness). Examples from classic buildings illustrate a deeply thought-out vision of the play of light around us.

03/17/2011

We're in conversation with them about hosting our series at this nice, new neighborhood cafe!

We are taking a short break from Waffle Brunch while we change out menu and hours to make room for beer and wine. Chef Ayinde did a great job making waffles that attracted a loyal following every Sunday.

02/10/2011

We are reviving the Lorimer Series! Stay tuned for Vol. 6.