The Truth Is Standing Naked Right In Front Of Us

The fact that Hollywood seems to believe that broadcasting movies that depict the ugliest, most vile acts that the human race has committed against each other - that is, War Movies - as a way of marking Memorial Day here in the United States is a good thing, is all one needs to know about the mentality of Hollywood.

She Enjoys Doing Crossword Puzzles

She buys the New York Times on Sunday 

Just for the magazine

Because that magazine has a challenging crossword puzzle

She grabs a pen and begins with a quick review of the clue

"Blame Game" it is, and she gets underway

Down then Across that's just her routine

"Quiet the dog" (six letters), she jots down muzzle

Her eyes are alight as she writes Guru in for Mystic Hindu 

Then she frowns while she ponders "Fiji's ____ Day"

Mumbles something a bit obscene

Looks over at me and asks who else was Bill Russell

"Celtic great" I reply on cue and she looks a bit askew 

"Nope", she sighs, "It starts with a D as in dismay"

Try "Dodger great" I venture to subvene

She smiles and gives me a little nuzzle

Sports are not exactly within her purview

The only subject I suspect I may be asked for my say

On everything else she's the trivia queen

That's what makes her great, that big brain muscle 

It's her mind that made it easy to fall into

 

 

Capturing A Moment

 When you're feeling

                        Sunshine on your face 

Caressing your skin

                            And you're reeling

        Trying to keep pace

                  As the trees start to spin

             You want to reach her

                   In a way that makes sense

                          Exchange a sideways glance

Resist that magnetic allure

                 Enjoy the suspense

             As the spirits slam dance

Appropriate Example Of Churching Up The Facade

 

The Unexplainable, The Inexplicable, The Excruciating

   It's all a bit too much, eh? Politicians fighting over who is responsible for the murder of children by children, jockeying for the best position, hoping to score points with the electorate. 

   

Art-As-Therapy Vs. Art-In-Therapy

   The other day I became embroiled in a discussion with a friend regarding Art used for therapy, with the two us firmly seated on opposite sides of the debate regarding Art and its role in Psychoanalysis.

   See, he was of the cockamamie opinion that it is the proper analysis of the art created by the person, as well as the person's choice of medium used for the creation, and the subject matter of the created artwork, that matters most.

   I on the other hand held (and still hold) the well-researched and reasoned opinion that it is the actual creative process that is employed as well as the commitment of the person utilizing their mind, imagination and what have you to express themselves in an artistic manner that is what matters most.

   To illustrate my point, I created a cartoon featuring him and his fatuous opinion being devoured by a large monster...which he promptly wadded up and threw in the trash.

   My friend definitely needs to learn a more creative way to deal with his anger.

  

    

The Late May Snow - The Heavy, Wet, Tree Branch Breaking Stuff

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