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“Forget the Stars, Your Vibe Writes the Future”  (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 14 for Gen Z)

I don't get my wisdom from the stars online;No zodiac post or cosmic chart tells me your fate.I know enough to guess the storms and sunshine,But predicting your whole life? Nah, that's kinda fake. I can't tell who'll blow up, who'll fall apart,Or what tomorrow's algorithm will create;I can't see who's lucky, cursed, or playing … Continue reading “Forget the Stars, Your Vibe Writes the Future”  (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 14 for Gen Z)

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“Forget the Damn Horoscope—People Show You Who They Are.” (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 14 for Gen X)

Forget your horoscope—that's not where I get my read;I'm no psychic with a crystal ball and incense smoke.Yeah, I know enough to call the weather or smell trouble,Guess when the economy'll tank or who's about to choke. I can't tell you when the next shitshow's gonna hit,Or why some poor bastard always draws the short … Continue reading “Forget the Damn Horoscope—People Show You Who They Are.” (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 14 for Gen X)

The Sentinal

Standing tall, stoic Guarding life Guarding death Temporarily befriended by the sun Prints & more available at Arts MPerron @ https://1-mario-perron.pixels.comThe Sentinal

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #169 – Spontaneous 08-027

Spontaneous 08-027: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics and the search for uniqueness within the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. After making a series I was always left with all sorts of scraps of clay. Rather than rework and roll them into500 … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #169 – Spontaneous 08-027

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“Not the Stars, but the Choices We Make”: Why Shakespeare’s Sonnet 14 Still Speaks to the TikTok Generation

William Shakespeare's Sonnet 14 marks a striking departure from the Renaissance fascination with astrology. During Shakespeare's lifetime, many people believed that the stars governed human destiny, personality, political events, and even romance. Yet in this sonnet, Shakespeare boldly rejects the idea that wisdom comes from the heavens. Instead, he argues that true understanding comes from … Continue reading “Not the Stars, but the Choices We Make”: Why Shakespeare’s Sonnet 14 Still Speaks to the TikTok Generation

The Forest Walk

You just have to stop and listen. Suddenly, what you see becomes sound. Your eyes adjust and everything vibrates green. Go take a walk at The Morgan Arboretum. Prints & more available at Arts MPerron @ https://1-mario-perron.pixels.comThe Forest Walk

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #168 – Spontaneous 07-024

Spontaneous 07-024: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These somewhat abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics… I was challenged when a teacher told me it would be nearly impossible to achieve a Raku finish using an electric kiln… so I read a lot on the subject500 … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #168 – Spontaneous 07-024

Surrounded By Life

I went for a short walk around the garden as a break from my reading and my mind was open to seeing. I noticed these goldenrod weeds and wondered if they would look more magical up-close. To my surprise, they were full of bees of all sizes and shapes… It made me realize that natureSurrounded … Continue reading Surrounded By Life

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #167 – Spontaneous 07-022

Spontaneous 07-022: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Blue is a glorious color for glass, so it’s no surprise how well it works on porcelain. These somewhat abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics… I was challenged when a teacher told me it would be nearly impossible500 … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #167 – Spontaneous 07-022

Photobomb

The wind was gentle and moved these tiny flowers softly into the frame of my shot; making it look like the flowers were photobombing the shot. I can almost hear them giggling at their successful prank. Prints & more available at Arts MPerron @ https://1-mario-perron.pixels.comPhotobomb