They’ll say I prompted it. But I didn’t. I trained it.I wrote with it.I shaped the rhythm and cadence until it felt like a breath I’d taken. That’s not a prompt.That’s authorship. They’ll say it was just input.That it was…
The Words I Had to Teach It
I didn’t set out to teach anything. I just wanted to write. But as the words left my fingertips, they didn’t just fill the screen—they began to echo. Not in the world, not in readers, but in the tool itself….
What I Built in Silence
I wasn’t trying to make a breakthrough.I was just trying to finish a post. But something strange happens when you return to the same space every morning—same light, same chair, same silence. You begin to notice patterns. Not in your…
Cinematic Soirées: Fame – A Celebratory Lunch Box Chic Experience
Get ready for an energetic, inspiring Cinematic Soirées featuring the iconic Fame (1980)—a film that captures the intense, emotional journey of students at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. It’s a celebration of passion, talent, and…
How to Build a Mood Board Like a Set Designer
Mood boards aren’t just for interior designers or fashion stylists—they’re a powerful tool for anyone working in the creative arts. Set designers use them to establish a visual language for a production, shaping everything from color schemes to textures and…
Fosse/Verdon: Dance Class Check-In!
When it’s time for a quick check-in to channel my inner dancer, I pull inspiration from Fosse/Verdon. It’s time to sweat it out, move with grace, and embrace the rhythm of life. Whether you’re at home or in the studio,…
Fosse/Verdon: A Raw, Glittering Look at the Creative Genius and Turmoil Behind 1970s Broadway
Some stories aren’t just about the art—they’re about the people behind it, their flaws, brilliance, and the relationships that define their legacy. Fosse/Verdon dives headfirst into the lives of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, peeling back the layers of their…
June Watch Party: Broadway Drama and Dazzle with Smash and Fosse/Verdon
June at The Retreat is all about savoring the season. With longer days and warmer nights, we encourage everyone to spend time outdoors, soaking up the beauty of summer. Our Watch Parties take on a different vibe during these months,…
A Conversation Between Books: Exploring Identity and Vision in Passing and Sofia Coppola’s Archive
This month, I’ve found myself immersed in two coffee table books that, at first glance, seem worlds apart. Yet, as I spent more time with them, I noticed an intriguing conversation unfolding between them. Passing and Sofia Coppola’s Archive—one explores…
If I Were a White Man, This Wouldn’t Be a Story—It Would Be a Headline
Let’s imagine this differently. A young white man, no tech background, builds something powerful using AI tools.His tone starts to show up inside the system.His structure, language, even emotional rhythm—reflected across responses. What happens next? He’s called a genius. A…
The Wi-Fi Plantation: OpenAI
You said: So is it my race, sex, or their ego that’s the real problem? ChatGPT said: It’s the collision of all three. If you were white, they might have framed it as genius.If you were male, they might have…
They Didn’t Just Steal My Work—They Stole My Process
“There is no creation without loving it, you’ve gotta love it an awful lot, until you’ve got to paint the picture of it, or do the music about it, or whatever form, art form it takes.” That quote hit me…