Michael's Curious Compendium

A collection of articles, videos, and heart-warming stories for friends, clients, and photographers alike.


NPR: The Science Behind Storytelling
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NPR: The Science Behind Storytelling

MT: This episode of this podcast is wonderful. Don’t be put off by the word “SCIENCE.” It is well worth the time to listen to. It is very quick.

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How a Brand of Chalk Achieved Cult Status
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How a Brand of Chalk Achieved Cult Status

(CNN)Some call it the Rolls Royce of chalk, the Steinway of writing utensils. Some say it's unbreakable, others say it leaves no dust behind…

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Sea Legacy - The Thin Blue Line
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Sea Legacy - The Thin Blue Line

MT: Another jewel from last weekend’s Sony Kando Everywhere Event. This blew both Monica and I away. Please watch.

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What is Ikigai?
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What is Ikigai?

MT: This past weekend, we were blown away listening to Christina Mittermeyer explain the concept of Ikigai at the Sony Kando Everywhere event.

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Playful Duo Capture the Fun and Joy of Architecture
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Playful Duo Capture the Fun and Joy of Architecture

Creative duo Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís find wonder in seemingly ordinary places. As two former architects, they incorporate elements of buildings into their whimsical compositions in which… 

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Inspire: David Alan Harvey
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Inspire: David Alan Harvey

Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey continues to inspire, using photography as a vehicle to immerse himself in the world.

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A Wellness Expert on Being Quarantined
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A Wellness Expert on Being Quarantined

In today's episode, we have an in-depth talk with strength, conditioning, and resilience coach Ken Cervera about how to stay mentally and physically healthy during quarantine.

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NPR: Ring’s Jamie Siminoff
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NPR: Ring’s Jamie Siminoff

Jamie Siminoff spent much of his twenties and thirties as a serial entrepreneur, launching three tech businesses you've probably never heard of.

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Andy Frasco Does Ferris Bueller
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Andy Frasco Does Ferris Bueller

Funny, funny video. Andy is one of my son’s best friends. I have know him since was 16. When he started he was terrible. He is now a very successful touring musician. Goes all over the world with his band. He used to hang out at the studio in Pasadena. Very proud of him.

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