I have been reading and thinking a lot about the upcoming primary election (I'm a voter and you should be too), but it's gotten pretty gross. I am leaning toward one gubernatorial candidate that I truly support, but have some nagging worries that the DFL will split badly and allow the worst of the three … Continue reading August 9: Primary election is tough; I painted faces!
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June 18: Art and Artists
I'm really wrestling with the question of whether it's okay ethically or morally to patronize an artist who is a bad person because you enjoy their art. This question comes to me from time to time, especially with music, books, and movies. I suppose it is a matter of personal morality, really. The reason I … Continue reading June 18: Art and Artists
June 14: Back to Making Things
I returned to tile mosaics today for the first time in a long time. I have a stash of tile I got mostly a long time ago, but I had it kind of stuffed away and it's kind of hard to work on it in the basement. I finally got motivated enough to pull it … Continue reading June 14: Back to Making Things
May 27: Getting back to good
Tonight, Dak asked Annika what the most fun part of the day was. She had a pretty full day: playing with friends, playing in a new tiny pool with her Playmobils, watching videos, and reading. However, she said the most fun part of the day was picking out the colors for the flower mosaic I … Continue reading May 27: Getting back to good
May 17: Is there a line for movies or other art?
I've been obsessed with news and reviews of the Lars von Trier movie that premiered at Cannes Film Festival - The House That Jack Built. Over 100 people walked out of it, with one reviewer tweeting that it was repulsive, shouldn't have been made, and the actors are culpable. Here is another review that "is … Continue reading May 17: Is there a line for movies or other art?
February 24: #MeToo and Art
Today I learned that one of my favorite writers - Sherman Alexie - is accused by numerous women of abuse and harassment. This is the first time where I felt genuinely surprised. Maybe that means I have a dim view of mankind (word used purposefully in lieu of humankind), but it didn't surprise me with … Continue reading February 24: #MeToo and Art
Adventures in Distraction 