Welcome to GriefSpeak's "Words of Wisdom," a come-as-you-are blog containing some random thoughts and observations which hopefully matter about the world-at-large and our place in it. Please come back often as the subjects and tone will change weekly, ranging from film, the arts, politics and kitchen cabinets (not necessarily in that order).

QUOTES THEN AND NOW

2004-2005

"Whereas major figures understand the need for self-control and restraint, minor ones are sometimes moved rather by fear & pride. If only in the future major figures could still force minor ones to sit down at the negotiating table before they begin to fight!"

           -- Jacqueline Kennedy in a letter to Nikita Kruschchev December 1, 1963

Fall 2005

"I don't want to just make it... I am IT!!"

           -- ARI GRIEF in a monologue to a mirror, Summer 2005