For many reasons, it’s important to post about Marina Shifrin, her heroic dance moves and her Norma Rae rallying call for justice! She’s on the side of quality over quantity. She’s on the side of clarity over market share. It’s no wonder that, only a few days since her very public resignation, she has none other than, the very smart and talented Queen Latifah, offering her a job!
There’s a lot more going on here than just the latest video that has gone viral. Why did Marina go into journalism in the first place? Well, she’s passionate about the art of expression that involves sharing with others what she’s discovered about the world around her. This particular discipline involves words, well-thought-out words. Yes, it involves a lot of thinking, not just for art’s sake but for the sake of meaning! When I consider the big picture to this story, I want to believe this is what Marina is all about.
I relate to this particularly well. But, God, you would think everyone would. I am passionate about words and expression. For a time, I had set foot on a path squarely towards being a journalist. And, all thing considered, I have done my share, and continue to do my share, of journalism.
But, when I was young and uncertain, I was really conflicted because I wanted to do all manner of creative endeavor and had no idea where to begin. Pretty natural, when you think about it. And then life’s realities, which don’t much care about your vision or your whatever, take over. That’s when you have to hold on for dear life, your life! You do whatever it takes. And that’s what Marina Shifrin did. And, you can bet, she will keep on doing that. But not on Queen Latifah’s watch. No, that would be just so wrong.
Loved the video!!
“We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” Friedrich Nietzsche