Pageantry and boredom.
I watched to see William, Kate and Harry.
Didn't see much of them.
The Queen comes off as an arrogant pompous ass.
The opening ceremony incorporated too much video. Boring!
The homage to children's literature was nice! But hard to follow on my small tv set! Not sure if my son's giant one would have been much better.
The pastoral scenes were too small, hard to see what was going on. Without Matt Lauer would not have know what was going on.
The change over to the industrial age was kind of cool. But I couldn't tell if skyscrapers appeared with the smokestacks. Once I thought so. Not sure.
I loved the ending where the leaves rose and became the torch. Didn't understand unknown kids--future Olympians at 19?--carrying the torch.
I think I would give it a 6 out of 10.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
more politics
46% of the people like Obama
46% of the people like Romney
And the smart ones who don't like either--have no choices.
Politics is so tied into power plays and greed with bits and pieces of good for the American people happening by happenstance.
This means no matter who wins, there will be 4 years of working to make that president lose at every policy he tries to institute to help the economy or the American people. What is the alternative--a dictatorship--not for that either. But it sure slows the processes down for making positive changes in and for this country!
I decided this morning that countries in the Middle East are very smart. When they need an influx of money into their coffers, they start an uprising. If they can't take care of their masses, the US and other countries jump in with aid--food, water, money, etc. I am at the point where I believe if we leave them alone, they will work out their own problems. Keep our money and aid at home. Think about how many millions, trillions of dollars and supplies have been sent to help countries in the Middle East through the years--has anything really changed?
46% of the people like Romney
And the smart ones who don't like either--have no choices.
Politics is so tied into power plays and greed with bits and pieces of good for the American people happening by happenstance.
This means no matter who wins, there will be 4 years of working to make that president lose at every policy he tries to institute to help the economy or the American people. What is the alternative--a dictatorship--not for that either. But it sure slows the processes down for making positive changes in and for this country!
I decided this morning that countries in the Middle East are very smart. When they need an influx of money into their coffers, they start an uprising. If they can't take care of their masses, the US and other countries jump in with aid--food, water, money, etc. I am at the point where I believe if we leave them alone, they will work out their own problems. Keep our money and aid at home. Think about how many millions, trillions of dollars and supplies have been sent to help countries in the Middle East through the years--has anything really changed?
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
It's Tuesday!
Second day of sewing class for McNeese's kids college. Too fun. All ten year olds this week!
Two days of no rain! The heat is returning! There was a tornado in south Lake Charles Saturday night. Having lived through two major tornadoes in Bossier City, tornadoes terrify me!
Missing the beach and my sunrises. But actually saw stars last night. I do love the tall trees with the moon peaking through! And the chirping of crickets and frogs!
Getting tired of mobile facebook. Today all my statuses was a list of pages friends liked--no updates, no personal info, no personal photos. I tried to post. Typed my info. Hit post. And fb shut down. I hardly go on fb any more because it never works right. I definitely miss the way it was!
So for me, my blog will be my fb.
Back to school shopping has begun. School seems to start earlier and earlier in August.
Working on new ebook--Healthy cooking with kids. May have to divide into two books--having fun creating an Around the World section in the book. Thinking I could also focus on the 50 states. Thinking out loud I guess!
Making each day count!!
Two days of no rain! The heat is returning! There was a tornado in south Lake Charles Saturday night. Having lived through two major tornadoes in Bossier City, tornadoes terrify me!
Missing the beach and my sunrises. But actually saw stars last night. I do love the tall trees with the moon peaking through! And the chirping of crickets and frogs!
Getting tired of mobile facebook. Today all my statuses was a list of pages friends liked--no updates, no personal info, no personal photos. I tried to post. Typed my info. Hit post. And fb shut down. I hardly go on fb any more because it never works right. I definitely miss the way it was!
So for me, my blog will be my fb.
Back to school shopping has begun. School seems to start earlier and earlier in August.
Working on new ebook--Healthy cooking with kids. May have to divide into two books--having fun creating an Around the World section in the book. Thinking I could also focus on the 50 states. Thinking out loud I guess!
Making each day count!!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
up since 4
Up since 4 a.m.
Major rain storms last night, thunder and lightening!
Made a Walmart run. Needed coffee.
Caught up on Twitter. Love Project Runway! Too many twitter posts but, I agree that Christopher looks like a young Michael Costello.
No pending Words with Friends. Getting tired of the game. I beat Fred 3 out of 4 games at least. He gets frustrated with me!
Got 6 dresses cut out. Need to be sewing but avoiding the machine! Don't know why!
Blogging a lot. Writing a lot. Hoping to make lots of money on books and blogs.
Waiting for check from McNeese.
Registered for computer accounting and tax classes. Listening to Fred. Great part time work doing taxes for Block or Liberty or Jackson Hewitt.
Don't want to return to a classroom. I hate dealing with discipline even though I love teaching!!
Life is good in the hood!
Major rain storms last night, thunder and lightening!
Made a Walmart run. Needed coffee.
Caught up on Twitter. Love Project Runway! Too many twitter posts but, I agree that Christopher looks like a young Michael Costello.
No pending Words with Friends. Getting tired of the game. I beat Fred 3 out of 4 games at least. He gets frustrated with me!
Got 6 dresses cut out. Need to be sewing but avoiding the machine! Don't know why!
Blogging a lot. Writing a lot. Hoping to make lots of money on books and blogs.
Waiting for check from McNeese.
Registered for computer accounting and tax classes. Listening to Fred. Great part time work doing taxes for Block or Liberty or Jackson Hewitt.
Don't want to return to a classroom. I hate dealing with discipline even though I love teaching!!
Life is good in the hood!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Politics
Getting very frustrated with facebook and all the political postings.
Although I claim to be a Republican--my Republican friends are driving me crazy.
I hate guns except for hunting and target practice. I hate automatic weapons!!
I wish there were never a need for abortion, for any one. But, I think all medical decisions should be private--between the patient and the doctor. And I would bet there are few out there who would not turn to abortion if their child, mother, sister, friend, were brutally raped.
I hate religion fanatics--I am a Christian. I believe in Christ. However, I do not want religion shoved down my throat. If Christians can display their religion in government, then why not Muslims, Jews, Voo Doo people, etc. Where do you draw the line? I prefer that religion and government are kept separate! I remember during Bush's presidency, Republicans asking an elderly couple to leave their church of 50 years because they were not Republicans. Way too harsh!!
Entitlements---It seems to me that white middle class Americans thinks all the entitlements are going to black welfare moms who won't work and like having lots of kids. I have taught inner city most of my life--I didn't meet anyone who preferred welfare to working.
If people did their research, they would find that Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security are the entitlements that are bankrupting our country. Baby boomers are living well beyond the money they paid into Social Security. Also, I have met many people who take the two years to remove every asset from a parent into their names just so taxpayers can foot the nursing home expenses and medical bills.
I can't tell you how many people I have met or know personally who cheat on their taxes. We need an attitude of paying our fair share!!
However, I have a dilemma. I don't like either candidate. Romney will not own up to the "Obamacare" he created for Massachusetts. I can't figure out why he has bank accounts in the Cayman Islands if it is not to avoid taxes.
I don't like Obama. He just doesn't have the experience to move this country out of this horrible recession.
where is the none of the above option?
Although I claim to be a Republican--my Republican friends are driving me crazy.
I hate guns except for hunting and target practice. I hate automatic weapons!!
I wish there were never a need for abortion, for any one. But, I think all medical decisions should be private--between the patient and the doctor. And I would bet there are few out there who would not turn to abortion if their child, mother, sister, friend, were brutally raped.
I hate religion fanatics--I am a Christian. I believe in Christ. However, I do not want religion shoved down my throat. If Christians can display their religion in government, then why not Muslims, Jews, Voo Doo people, etc. Where do you draw the line? I prefer that religion and government are kept separate! I remember during Bush's presidency, Republicans asking an elderly couple to leave their church of 50 years because they were not Republicans. Way too harsh!!
Entitlements---It seems to me that white middle class Americans thinks all the entitlements are going to black welfare moms who won't work and like having lots of kids. I have taught inner city most of my life--I didn't meet anyone who preferred welfare to working.
If people did their research, they would find that Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security are the entitlements that are bankrupting our country. Baby boomers are living well beyond the money they paid into Social Security. Also, I have met many people who take the two years to remove every asset from a parent into their names just so taxpayers can foot the nursing home expenses and medical bills.
I can't tell you how many people I have met or know personally who cheat on their taxes. We need an attitude of paying our fair share!!
However, I have a dilemma. I don't like either candidate. Romney will not own up to the "Obamacare" he created for Massachusetts. I can't figure out why he has bank accounts in the Cayman Islands if it is not to avoid taxes.
I don't like Obama. He just doesn't have the experience to move this country out of this horrible recession.
where is the none of the above option?
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Blogging
Wishing there were a check list on how to make money at blogging.
Would also like a check list on how to blog.
I would like to go down the line checking the little boxes so I know I have it right!!
In the meantime, I have started bunches of new blogs and added AdSense. I love writing and sharing. Hopefully, I can earn a bit of money too!!
If you are reading this and can send me a check list, thank you!!
Would also like a check list on how to blog.
I would like to go down the line checking the little boxes so I know I have it right!!
In the meantime, I have started bunches of new blogs and added AdSense. I love writing and sharing. Hopefully, I can earn a bit of money too!!
If you are reading this and can send me a check list, thank you!!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Galveston Art Walk
Galveston should be world famous for their art walk. It happens every six weeks. It still amazes me when I meet new people who live on the island who have never heard of or never participate.
Tonight, Brenda 2 and I introduced my next door neighbor Maryse to Art Walk.
Technically the hours are from 6-9 pm but we went around three in order to find a place to park. We met up with friends at MOD--only the best coffee house around bar none. We sat and plotted our route for the afternoon/evening. The cool thing about arriving early is that as we make our rounds, the artists have time to visit with us.
For those of you not bored yet, I plan to introdece you to the artists and art we met. I am doing this with an ulterior motive. Even if you never come to our place (which would be a real shame) perhaps you will take a new look at your local artists, galleries, and student shows.
My friend Maryse and I began the afternoon by visiting with Shaun and his girlfriend. He sneaked up from behind with a big hug. His mom walked up next with Marty. Maryse commented
about her hair being such a bright red. I could not remember her name at the moment and was
relieved to know I had already introduced them. Maryse continued her discussion about the
bright bright red hair. When we finally decided to hit our first gallery, Maryse said
something about Sheila. That's when I realized why she was so shocked by the orange red hair.
She had confused Chris (at last I remembered her name) with my other friend Sheila who has
auburn red hair. I am sure Chris was rather confused by Maryse. I am sure the French accent
didn't help much.
Our first stop was at Galveston Art League--my favorite gallery because it is run by volunteers, prices start at $20, and most of the artists are local. As we walked in and for the entire time we were there, there was a middle aged handsome artist who had diahrea of the mouth--non stop about his talents and creativity and ability to write and on and on. All of this white noise was directed at the poor volunteer--an elderly lady probably in her 80's. He left about the same time we did. I think we were all glad. The art, as always, was fabulous!! Maryse enjoyed the coastal paintings while I love the objective abstracts (for the nonartist, this means you know it is a tree but it looks like no tree God or Mother Nature would ever make). My favorite were the rocks about the size of a fist painted with all kinds of fun faces.
Back to Mod to await Brenda 2. She came and we headed into Tim Hamrock's furniture/interior design store. He allows artists to hang in his space and my two favorite were by Bud Clayton. He does non-objective abstract on canvases about 4'x 4' or larger. It is like looking at the clouds--you see something new every time you look at his work. (He is on facebook so check it out.) He also has handpainted Christmas ornaments with the tiniest details. Oh so fab!!
Clyde was the third place on our agenda. If you read my blog on Galveston Friends and Acquaintances, you might remember he plays the bagpipes. He also owns The Witchery which some people object to--the devil and witchcraft stuff--but I like the uniqueness of it. He has alot of incense. He has lots of crystals. He has paintings from an artist named Beth. Her work looks almost renaissance with the sepia tones, jewel colors, and long dresses on the women. There was a palm reader and Brenda 2 signed up.
Maryse and I headed to the Grand Opera House to see the art displayed there. A local artist had a grand piano casing with glass on top --conference table size. I did not get his name. He also had a number of metal sculptures, metal bed, and metal table and chairs. He uses welding, gears, rebarb, car parts--any thing metal.
Gabe was also showing some of his work which is hard to describe. I think his sister is a photographer and takes black and white photos that look as if they are of people in third world countries. He incorporates these oversized photos into his paintings on reclaimed wood. It is all rough and half-finished in appearance and really wonderful. Gabe is another one of my favorite artists on the island--a young kid who enjoys surfing as much as he enjoys creating art. Gabe also hangs on the wall of a boarded up McCary's building across the street from MOD. He creates spray paintings for the crowds strolling by. He has music on his boom box booming.
After the Opera House, we headed to McCary's wall. There is a lady there who flattens wine bottles then writes messages on them. Not my favorite. Around the corner--same wall--is Shane's artwork. He is a painter and quite talented. His artwork sells. I should know because I bought a print for $20. His work is hard to describe--reminds me of a quilt, has architecture, grays and blues--wonderful. There was a young high school student selling the pottery he makes in his high school art class--and he has quite a bit of talent!! The pots were less than $50~~a real bargain!!
Next door to MOD is Renee' Wiley's gallery/studio. She is the most famous artist on the island. Her work is great, bold, island themed, and some of the most expensive. Brenda 2 bought a small painting --maybe 18" by 24" of the now gone Balinese Room for around a $1000. I don't know what she negotiated but that is the tag on the other painting of the Balinese Room. Maryse really responded to the art in this gallery. Renee' also features wood carvings done by a Texas City artist from the trees that died after and because of IKE. He is also wonderfully talented. If you go on line for Galveston, you can find photos of all the tree art in people's yards--mostly on the East End--a dog, the Tin Man, etc.
Brenda 2 finally rejoined us after finding out that she will live a long happy life from the palm reader. We headed to Jennifer Peck's gallery. She was serving great Mexican pastries. Her work is simple like folkart and has a coastal theme but very reasonable priced.
Next door to Jennifer is a new lofts for sale building. They featured several artists whom I do not know. However, on the first level, a young man had beautiful paintings of fish. The water and outlines of the fish were very realistic. The inside of the fish were abstract reminding me of spinning circles we made as kids with a spirograph. The colors were jewel toned and brights--quite beautiful.
Tonight, Brenda 2 and I introduced my next door neighbor Maryse to Art Walk.
Technically the hours are from 6-9 pm but we went around three in order to find a place to park. We met up with friends at MOD--only the best coffee house around bar none. We sat and plotted our route for the afternoon/evening. The cool thing about arriving early is that as we make our rounds, the artists have time to visit with us.
For those of you not bored yet, I plan to introdece you to the artists and art we met. I am doing this with an ulterior motive. Even if you never come to our place (which would be a real shame) perhaps you will take a new look at your local artists, galleries, and student shows.
My friend Maryse and I began the afternoon by visiting with Shaun and his girlfriend. He sneaked up from behind with a big hug. His mom walked up next with Marty. Maryse commented
about her hair being such a bright red. I could not remember her name at the moment and was
relieved to know I had already introduced them. Maryse continued her discussion about the
bright bright red hair. When we finally decided to hit our first gallery, Maryse said
something about Sheila. That's when I realized why she was so shocked by the orange red hair.
She had confused Chris (at last I remembered her name) with my other friend Sheila who has
auburn red hair. I am sure Chris was rather confused by Maryse. I am sure the French accent
didn't help much.
Our first stop was at Galveston Art League--my favorite gallery because it is run by volunteers, prices start at $20, and most of the artists are local. As we walked in and for the entire time we were there, there was a middle aged handsome artist who had diahrea of the mouth--non stop about his talents and creativity and ability to write and on and on. All of this white noise was directed at the poor volunteer--an elderly lady probably in her 80's. He left about the same time we did. I think we were all glad. The art, as always, was fabulous!! Maryse enjoyed the coastal paintings while I love the objective abstracts (for the nonartist, this means you know it is a tree but it looks like no tree God or Mother Nature would ever make). My favorite were the rocks about the size of a fist painted with all kinds of fun faces.
Back to Mod to await Brenda 2. She came and we headed into Tim Hamrock's furniture/interior design store. He allows artists to hang in his space and my two favorite were by Bud Clayton. He does non-objective abstract on canvases about 4'x 4' or larger. It is like looking at the clouds--you see something new every time you look at his work. (He is on facebook so check it out.) He also has handpainted Christmas ornaments with the tiniest details. Oh so fab!!
Clyde was the third place on our agenda. If you read my blog on Galveston Friends and Acquaintances, you might remember he plays the bagpipes. He also owns The Witchery which some people object to--the devil and witchcraft stuff--but I like the uniqueness of it. He has alot of incense. He has lots of crystals. He has paintings from an artist named Beth. Her work looks almost renaissance with the sepia tones, jewel colors, and long dresses on the women. There was a palm reader and Brenda 2 signed up.
Maryse and I headed to the Grand Opera House to see the art displayed there. A local artist had a grand piano casing with glass on top --conference table size. I did not get his name. He also had a number of metal sculptures, metal bed, and metal table and chairs. He uses welding, gears, rebarb, car parts--any thing metal.
Gabe was also showing some of his work which is hard to describe. I think his sister is a photographer and takes black and white photos that look as if they are of people in third world countries. He incorporates these oversized photos into his paintings on reclaimed wood. It is all rough and half-finished in appearance and really wonderful. Gabe is another one of my favorite artists on the island--a young kid who enjoys surfing as much as he enjoys creating art. Gabe also hangs on the wall of a boarded up McCary's building across the street from MOD. He creates spray paintings for the crowds strolling by. He has music on his boom box booming.
After the Opera House, we headed to McCary's wall. There is a lady there who flattens wine bottles then writes messages on them. Not my favorite. Around the corner--same wall--is Shane's artwork. He is a painter and quite talented. His artwork sells. I should know because I bought a print for $20. His work is hard to describe--reminds me of a quilt, has architecture, grays and blues--wonderful. There was a young high school student selling the pottery he makes in his high school art class--and he has quite a bit of talent!! The pots were less than $50~~a real bargain!!
Next door to MOD is Renee' Wiley's gallery/studio. She is the most famous artist on the island. Her work is great, bold, island themed, and some of the most expensive. Brenda 2 bought a small painting --maybe 18" by 24" of the now gone Balinese Room for around a $1000. I don't know what she negotiated but that is the tag on the other painting of the Balinese Room. Maryse really responded to the art in this gallery. Renee' also features wood carvings done by a Texas City artist from the trees that died after and because of IKE. He is also wonderfully talented. If you go on line for Galveston, you can find photos of all the tree art in people's yards--mostly on the East End--a dog, the Tin Man, etc.
Brenda 2 finally rejoined us after finding out that she will live a long happy life from the palm reader. We headed to Jennifer Peck's gallery. She was serving great Mexican pastries. Her work is simple like folkart and has a coastal theme but very reasonable priced.
Next door to Jennifer is a new lofts for sale building. They featured several artists whom I do not know. However, on the first level, a young man had beautiful paintings of fish. The water and outlines of the fish were very realistic. The inside of the fish were abstract reminding me of spinning circles we made as kids with a spirograph. The colors were jewel toned and brights--quite beautiful.
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