Posted by Sandy in Art on 12 27th, 2006 | 1 Comment

Auld Lang Syne?

 I love New Years – not the “eve” so much, (I’m not into the dancing on the table, lampshade on the head type of thing) but the “day” is marvelous.  On Jan 1, 2007 there will be such a clean expanse on my new calendar.  All of those days to fill in with...
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Posted by Sandy in Art, Culture on 12 24th, 2006 | No Comments

Quilts and Modern Art

There is an exhibit that has been traveling around the country for the last 2 yrs or so – “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend”. The quilts were sewn by the women of a small Alabama community. Beginning more than 60 years ago, they created works of art out of worn dresses, old jeans, and...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Artist, Culture on 12 8th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Day To Remember

There will be lots written today about John Lennon, his importance etc. I recall the day because it was one of my worst days. I was in bed sick, couldn’t walk and thinking, rather more like promising myself, that I would stop fooling myself. I hated pretending to be a “business man”....
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Posted by Sandy in Artist, Culture on 12 7th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Ambitious Intentions

My niece, an accomplished, talented cinematographer, sent an email to family & friends declaring her intention to be even more successful, appreciated and rewarded for her work. Big intent, but, she works hard – this is not a lot to ask. I think that sometimes our visions are too small for...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Artist, Culture on 12 1st, 2006 | 2 Comments

Getting the Word Out

Tomorrow, I will be exhibiting a number of my paintings in support Zeta21 a foundation that trains and supports “Non-Traditional Leaders”. This event is important to me for a many reasons. One I get to support people who want to and can make an important contribution to people....
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