Saturday, August 31, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
Buying Garbage
It almost seems like the more successful the blockbuster film, TV show, or book, the less I can relate or enjoy it. It makes me question where the public's head and heart is when they so enthusiastically spend their money on such well written and lavishly produced garbage. Arguably, it could be assumed that being out of touch with popular taste is a positive thing in this day and age when we are embracing more and more questionable values in our entertainment and desires. For decades persons of high moral standards from every walk of life have been advising to "turn the television off". Maybe I'm a slow learner, but I'm finally comprehending where they're coming from. Some things aren't worth wasting one's time and resources with.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Sentimental
I love how so many of the old 30s and 40s B&W movies would have at least one sentimental scene with the angel choir background music (my terminology). I'm so used to that, when I see a newer film that doesn't include those scenes, I feel like something important is missing. And no, having someone jump twenty feet in the air and do a martial arts kick that brings down the much larger evil opponent doesn't really make up for it!
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Age
No matter what point you are in your life, there are always some things you don't like because you're too old, and other things you can't appreciate because you're too young.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Web of Deception
It's all around us but is not always easy to see until it is too late. The majority of us eventually get caught but don't even realize it. The spider sits back and waits, knowing it won't be long when another comes along. The only effort he has to make is securing us with just a little extra webbing so we won't go anywhere if we should get the chance. His job is easy since he doesn't have to come to us... we are quite willing to go to him.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Coquille Candidate
Multimedia art print utilizing 50 year old coquille board, painted watercolors with high noise gain, and digitized layered colors. Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey depicted from a 100 year old glass negative belonging to the Library of Congress.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Soaring Above the Clouds
I just finished composing 'Soaring Above the Clouds'. Once again this one caught me completely off-guard and I can truthfully give it's inspiration and guidance to God's powerful Spirit! It is quite different from most of my other compositions and even most popular music for that matter. It goes from the pretty melodic opening to variations of chaotic bold miss-chords, reestablishing itself as it moves along, and finally ends with the melody it began with. I will post a finished piece in the next few days.
Poking Stomachs
You meet up with a friend/colleague whom you haven't seen in over twenty years. You walk across the parking lot and embrace. Immediately she pokes your stomach and says, "I see we've both put on some weight." Though your mouth replies "yeah" your mind thinks "what the heck!?" Granted, this person is known for their peculiar, off-the-cuff remarks, but you're still taken aback none-the-less. LOL
--((switch from second person to first person)--
Someday I will write a book on all the unusual people I have known or encountered throughout the years! Forgive me if I leave anyone out.
--((switch from second person to first person)--
Someday I will write a book on all the unusual people I have known or encountered throughout the years! Forgive me if I leave anyone out.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Death by Natural Disaster
Death by Natural Disaster
my Reflections and Paraphrase of Dr. Erwin Lutzer's Writings
Although life is precious, the fact is that earthquakes, storms, and natural disasters do not increase death. The people who die in a natural disaster would have definitely died at a different time and place if that event hadn't taken them when it did. Everybody is going to die someday. It’s simply the way they died that causes us so much grief.
When we hear about a natural disaster we should grieve with those who grieve, and we should ask what we can do to alleviate their suffering. Our humanity causes a bond of sympathy to form which should promote action to be taken in one way or another. We should not be like those who practice the 'blame game' who look for a scapegoat such as blaming the government, leaders, builders, or if no person can be blamed... even God Himself!
When looking at the many horrendous trials which befell Job, one was when all ten of his children died in a natural disaster. There was a wind storm that blew down the house. Job was confronted with the fact that because of a natural disaster, there were 10 fresh graves on the hilltop. So now what is he going to do?
His wife says to curse God and die. But Job said, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Though we might share in the sentiments and anger of his wife who was also grieving the loss of her children, we can also choose to reflect the righteous sentiments of Job who shows us it is possible to worship God even without explanations, even when we don’t know all the reasons.
What we need to realize is that God can be trusted, even when it seems as if He is not on our side. We have to comprehend and accept the fact that God has intervened in our planet by sending Jesus Christ who gives eternal hope beyond the few minutes when the devastation took place. Though our eyes might be muddied by the disaster that happened, through Christ we see the love of God most clearly.
Martin Luther also had great spiritual insight much like Job. When speaking on the disasters and painful things we go through, he said, “When you look around and wonder whether God cares, you must always hurry to the cross and you must see Him there.” When the pressures are on, we look beyond our present predicaments to the glories of heaven which Christ has supplied the entrance to.
God's love, care, and concern goes far beyond the mere grave.
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And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.
(Romans 8:17-19)
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Filtered Flowers
I developed a series of filters which are generously applied to watercolored flowers. I spotted these little yellow guys growing where they shouldn't be in the front yard.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Love it Or Loathe it
The words love and loathe sound much alike but have opposite meanings. Apparently people sometimes get the two mixed up when trying to express their opinion or feelings. Uhhh, at least I hope they have the two mixed up or things are getting worse than we think!
Causes and Motivation
Sometimes the person doing the protesting is the real hero of the situation.
BUT
Sometimes the person doing the protesting is actually the only real villain involved.
BUT
Sometimes the person doing the protesting is actually the only real villain involved.
Not a Murderer
Just because you've never murdered anyone doesn't mean you're a good person. Just because you occasionally get into trouble doesnt mean you're a monster. Who's, or what standard are you using?
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Eagle Wings
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles;
They shall run and not be weary;
They shall walk and not faint.
(Isaiah 40:31)
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013
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