Will things get better or worse or is incivility status quo? Public discourse, Rich Hanley, Quinnipiac University associate journalism professor said, is “a huge chunk of civic society” but online discourse often … Continue reading Trolls
My Town, sorta
I live in a rather conservative suburban community. Calling it my town does not land well on my ears. I prefer to be from Greater New Haven. It does NOT … Continue reading My Town, sorta
AnyOneCanBeFreeman
What does #AnyoneCanBeFreeman really mean? All of humanity has the capacity to embody Freeman. But the question is do all humans have the social and emotional skills? Do you have … Continue reading AnyOneCanBeFreeman
More than TV – Make Movies
If you are a filmmaker and want to know more about opportunities at WPAA-TV check out the guidelines at Film Initiative at studioW. Or consider participating in our 3-minute movie … Continue reading More than TV – Make Movies
I choose daily
He is 22. His prospects for employment elsewhere are diminished by his capacity to focus. He tells me “I choose to work here in User Support because it makes-a-difference.” He will gladly … Continue reading I choose daily
Scoring low on Diversity bothers me …
As I reflect on my year with WPAA-TV, I open a large manila envelope that contains review comments about the 2016 Video Festival Reel which was edited to represent what … Continue reading Scoring low on Diversity bothers me …
We Adapt to be Relevant, But …
WPAA Corporate Statement of Purpose To provide all manner of support for the creation and distribution of non-commercial community media What are our communities of interest? Actually, there are a … Continue reading We Adapt to be Relevant, But …
Successful Filmmaker Initiative Launched
https://wpaa.tv/mediacenter/studiowfilmprogram_filmmakersupport/ The largest 2017 film project The Sparrow Falling involved over 80 talented community volunteers including writers, actors, stage crew and video production and effects. The bulk of the filming … Continue reading Successful Filmmaker Initiative Launched
Building Muscles with Story Circles (or, overcoming lazy brain bias)
Collaboration – getting people to share information and co-create solutions is critical to a healthy community’s success. However, it is not always easy to achieve. Our biases impact how we … Continue reading Building Muscles with Story Circles (or, overcoming lazy brain bias)
2017 Local Election Holds Potential
Post election update: The Mayor Wallingford had in 1993 is still Mayor for 2018-19. Mr. Sullivan no longer has the privilege to serve on the Town Council. New members of … Continue reading 2017 Local Election Holds Potential