Category Archives: All

Hard Words in the Snow

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts –  Snow Day! Today is a snow day for schools on the coast! Checking the district website, I confirmed this at 6:40 a.m. this morning. The information was as clear on … Continue reading →

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Cold Teeth and Overhead Lights

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts –  As I rushed down the oceanside promenade, the blowing rain whipped my hair into my mouth. Despite my repeated efforts to push it back under my hood, it seemed to … Continue reading →

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Goalie No More

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – I keep meeting people who are all about the no. I used to be this way too. Once upon a time I thought I would just live in one place … Continue reading →

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Uninvited

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – Lately I have been thinking about rape. A tough subject, I know. However, sometimes when people talk about the elephant on the table it helps the other baby elephants in … Continue reading →

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My One and Only

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – As I gazed into the face of my true love, my heart began to pound. It was a crucial moment, yet neither of us spoke.   I glanced down at my … Continue reading →

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Orphan Rituals

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – This morning I woke up out of breath. It’s a usual thing…maybe it’s allergies, maybe I have emphysema. Who knows? These are the kinds of crazy thoughts I have.  Every … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Girl

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – “Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That’s what little girls are made of.” – Bethany Hamilton Last week I was nervous. Some of the nerves were over good … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Day Job

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – A couple of years ago when I was working as a featured actor on a commercial, a couple of extras waiting to go on asked me if performing was all … Continue reading →

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Choosing Chaos

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being free.  Free not to have to pretend to be happy or smart or foolish.   Free to pursue my dreams … Continue reading →

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Piano Demon

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – When I was seventeen, a cute singer from my peer group asked me to play the piano for him.  I had never accompanied anyone before but I wanted to please … Continue reading →

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