The Arts
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PSA about art and humanity
I write today in support of my fellow local artists and all artists everywhere. You are more important and more necessary now than ever. And it doesn’t matter that you’re not famous – what matters is that you are creating something. Art relates to our humanity like water relates to the thirsty body. I write…
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The arts in the aftermath
After our family event (see last post) we were notified that a family member tested positive for covid. So my wife and I tested and we were both positive too. As I sit here recovering I’m aware of how I’m utilizing both the arts and sciences: words, art, music, and medicines. I’m aware that having…
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Rhythms, a doodlebug and little piggies
I recently read “Hare Brain Tortoise Mind” by Guy Claxton and was reminded of how rhythmic things like weeding a garden or doodling can be calming to the human mind. This physical neurological response to “uniformly random rhythms” is also part of the human reaction to rhythms in songs, poetry or prose – we respond…
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Our current times, tuning in to awe and books
This week war began and for a second being an artist felt frivolous. But in difficult times we need art more than ever. We need things and people that feed our spirits and remind us of why we’re glad to be alive. We need hope. That’s how we fight for democracy and win. When the…
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An odditorium of books, walks, green dragons and cookies
Literature and art are forms of self care and of care work. I’ve thought of this as I have worked in my household surrealism projects. Home is where most of us practice self care and care for others. We all need regular care and comfort, including the care and comforts to be found all of…
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Thanksgiving and The Arts
I remember being told, as a young person, that the arts were “not practical”. Today I thought of 8 ways, both serious and silly, that the arts are useful on Thanksgiving day. Culinary arts: Making food is considered one of the “fine arts”. Even if the kitchen looks like this: Funny Cooking Fails Compilation |…
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Strummer
I think often about “artistic purpose” – and while, yes, I do get money for my work (I’m a professional, this is my full-time job) that’s not my only purpose for creating art. Today when I was thinking about this topic I had my tongue firmly planted in my cheek… and I did this poem and illustration. Strummer…
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