by Erin Alphonso | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The venerable Encyclopedia Brittanica describes synesthesia as “a neuropsychological trait in which the stimulation of one sense causes the automatic experience of another sense.” The encyclopedia describes synesthesia as a genetically linked trait...
by Erin Alphonso | Feb 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
A symbol connects with the human mind in a way that a word never could. Not only does a symbol instantly transmit meaning on multiple levels, it can be made into an object and held in your hands or worn on a chain around your neck. A symbol has the power to evoke an...
by Erin Alphonso | Feb 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In February I’ve been focused on dressing the part, but during this final week of the month, I want to explore the second aspect of the challenge — the choice of a symbol to represent oneself and all the questions about identity and naming that it raises....
by Erin Alphonso | Feb 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
My well-worn copy of my mentor’s book, published in 1995. One hundred and eight years ago today, Eddie Ellis was born in Kewaunee, Illinois. Eighty years later, give or take a few years, he would become my writing mentor. Prince had a mentor in Larry Graham,...
by Erin Alphonso | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you were asked to list the principles that defined Prince’s life and work, what would you say? I’ve been considering this as I look toward the third month of The Year of Living Like a Prince and wondering what might lie ahead. Here’s what comes to...
by Erin Alphonso | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
My grandma, mom and I on Easter Sunday 1967 This month, I’m voluntarily taking on the challenge to dress up daily — but how did I feel about dressing the part back when I was a toddler? I marvel at the fact that my mother had me all dressed up in white...
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