Clive Barker’s Visions of Heaven & Hell is not just a visual compendium but a testament to the profound intertwining of his literary and artistic genius. Known primarily for his works of horror and dark fantasy, Barker expands his creative universe in this collection, revealing the raw, surreal, and often disturbing visions that underlie much of his … Continue reading Artwork Wednesday Book Reviews: Clive Barker: Visions of Heaven & Hell
Artwork Wednesday Book Reviews: Wall and Peace by Banksy
Banksy’s Wall and Peace is not just a compilation of graffiti art; it’s an artistic manifesto that defies traditional notions of public space, art ownership, and socio-political commentary. Through the juxtaposition of raw imagery and biting text, Banksy offers readers a visual rebellion against societal norms, inviting them to reflect on global issues like consumerism, militarism, environmental … Continue reading Artwork Wednesday Book Reviews: Wall and Peace by Banksy
Artwork Wednesday Book Reviews: Toulouse-Lautrec 1864-1901 by Mathias Arnold
In Toulouse-Lautrec, Mathias Arnold embarks on a journey to explore the life, artistry, and cultural milieu of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a figure whose work not only defined but also immortalized the bohemian spirit of 19th-century Paris. Arnold’s biography, both richly detailed and thoughtfully constructed, offers readers more than just a chronological narrative of the artist’s life; … Continue reading Artwork Wednesday Book Reviews: Toulouse-Lautrec 1864-1901 by Mathias Arnold
Plato and The Beauty of Death: Finding Meaning in Loss
Ok, I agree this may be a dark and gloomy topic, and I fully acknowledge my self-indulgence in writing about it. With your forgiveness, I'm allowing my ego free rein to explore the meanings of death and how it is actually FULL of LIFE! Please bear with me a moment or two as I work … Continue reading Plato and The Beauty of Death: Finding Meaning in Loss
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #21: Letter to Self. – A New Year’s Resolution!
“Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like & learn to find joy in the story you’re living.” By unknown So often this message comes back and reinforces the only important lesson: I must live today, without comparisons to yesterday (ie: no regrets), and without concern … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #21: Letter to Self. – A New Year’s Resolution!
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #20: Thank you so much!
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” From http://www.yourpositiveoasis.com I admit it, I struggle with this one daily. It weighs heavily on my heart. I believe I may be confusing acceptance with taking thing for granted. Let me see if I can work my way through the jumble … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #20: Thank you so much!
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #19: It’s all been done before
“Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it.” vBy C.S. Lewis Another amazing reminder that … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #19: It’s all been done before
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #18: Good Vibrations Again!
“The universe does not know or care whether the vibration that you’re offering is in response to something you are living right now, or in response to something you are imagining. In either case, the Universe accepts it as your point of attraction and matches it.” By Abraham-Hicks Wow! Do you feel like someone just … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #18: Good Vibrations Again!
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #17: Now, wait a blessed minute!
“Practice the pause. Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you’re about to react harshly and you’ll avoid doing and saying things you’ll later regret.” By Lori Deschene I feel we react to stuff hardly when the energy of the stimuli is at its highest. Consider the laws of physics that … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #17: Now, wait a blessed minute!
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #16: Must Do It!
“Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even if you don’t want to do it.” By unknown Another perspective on an irrefutable truth. Wanting or not wanting to do something is just external motivation. Stop thinking about what needs to be done and do it. Stop feeling and judging, and you will find no … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #16: Must Do It!
The New Renaissance Mindset 