I confess...I am a die-hard So You Think You Can Dance? (SYTYCD) fan. I cannot dance, but I have always wished I could. I have adapted to my inadequacies by being able to appreciate the commitment and artistry in others' dance. As such I watch dance SYTYCD religiously. I like the judges, I admire the choreographers, I [...]
Tag: art
Adoring Matthew Sievers’ trees…
I adore the tree-focused artwork of Matthew Sievers. And no, I am not exaggerating one bit. I mean adore as in "being very fond of" or "to regard with loving admiration and devotion (thank you Merriam-Webster Dictionary for the assist). And no, I am not just in adoration of Matthew Sievers' art because of his looks; albeit, he is [...]
Dot calm…
The last time we visited the beach house was during spring break 2009. Upon our return, I went straight into flood fight efforts. The spring breaks following 2009 kept me close to home based on flood forecasts. But this year with the optimistic flood forecast, the coast looked clear for another family California beach vacation; hence, we are back [...]
Live imperfectly with great delight.
I have been a fan of Leigh Standley's work for a few years now. Leigh is the artist behind Curly Girl Design. I have shared her work before in my blog as it both amuses and speaks to me. If you have not yet visited Curly Girl Design's website, I encourage you to take a [...]
Flirting is an art…
I believe that flirting done well is an art. The trick is to find the balance between tantalizing and non-threatening, playful and serious, and subtlety and directness. Yet the true art is not in understanding the parameters, it is in being able to assess the balance required for each situation and each individual. Flirting, when [...]
A “moment” message for Claudia…
In Saturday's Forum John Lamb wrote about Claudia Pratt who is using art to cope with, explore options and bring attention to living with stage 4 cancer. Claudia has started an exhibit at the Green Market Kitchen located at 69 4th St. N. in Fargo. The exhibit is one that will be developing and changing [...]
Further travels of a born-again tourist…
When my brother told me we were going to the Sawdust Festival this past Thursday I thought he said the Sausage Festval and I wasn't quite sure how to respond. Fortunately, I misheard my brother and making a decision about whether I wanted to spend a couple of hours celebrating sausages became moot. The Sawdust [...]
THE NEW FORTY 