This paper started with an intention to find the departure points between the Fluxus movement and the Neo-expressionism movement that followed it. What I found instead was an interconnecting array of art styles with a similar set of ideologies that all combine to form a bridge between Modernism and post-modernism. The underlying ideology is often … Continue reading Removing labels — The acts of un-defining art
Defining beneficial inconsistencies in pursuit of art for the masses
The history and legacy of the New Deal arts program is intertwined with the Mexican muralist movement. Its role in the evolution of public art helped define the Americana voice and opened the possibility for an ever-evolving American art scene. The practice of painting murals was present in the USA before FDRs New Deal. The … Continue reading Defining beneficial inconsistencies in pursuit of art for the masses
A little good news — Now you can put our money where your mouth is
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/60-oceania-companies-sign-pledge-to-reduce-plastic-waste-totally-over-4-years/ For years I've been telling people that we must choose the products we purchase and from whom we purchase them. That means choosing companies with values you share. Here are 60 more companies that I'm looking closely at to add to my list.
Critter-Buster Greenhouse Project
The last few years have been way too discouraging for our garden. At first I thought I couldn't find the right space that had enough sunlight (we have massive trees all around us). Then the animals became the issue: squirrels, rabbits, gophers, and racoons. All devouring everything we planted. Last year, before Covid hit, I … Continue reading Critter-Buster Greenhouse Project
Butterfly Garden – Re-arranging the land
II had several odd cedar trees around my property that I wanted to use and tons of rocks uncovered by the plumbers' digging, so I decided to use these to cover a few eyesores next to my house: the air-conditioning unit; a compost bin / leaf dump; and some storage items for the winter garden. … Continue reading Butterfly Garden – Re-arranging the land
Butterfly Garden – Transforming damage done by plumbers into something beautiful
In November 2020, I had to make an emergency call to the plumbers to solve a drain back-up issue in my basement. They used their camera and discovered that the old cedar hedge on the side of my house had finally grown roots deep and strong. They broke the sewer pipe taking our waste water … Continue reading Butterfly Garden – Transforming damage done by plumbers into something beautiful
A little good news — a jump forward to eliminating the need for fossil fuels
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/solid-state-lithium-battery-from-harvard-may-solve-40yo-problem/ This is really cool! Well, it is to my geeky mind. Batteries that can potentially last decades, instead of only a few years! This breakthrough go s well beyond just cars and other vehicles, it could become a backup system for homes and buildings that might replace the need generators... combine them with solar … Continue reading A little good news — a jump forward to eliminating the need for fossil fuels
A little good news — wonder if they need a teacher??? Then, I’m there!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/madeira-portugal-digital-nomad-village-remote-workers/ The universe is showing me opportunities I only dreamed of in the past. Work no longer needs to be location based and that opens doors for my family. I have a feeling we will be moving soon 😏
A little good news — the siren call for bees
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/flowers-can-hear-bees-and-it-makes-their-nectar-sweeter/ Fascinating! Might this explain how flowers change the intensity of their scent from time to time?
A little good news — putting their money where their mouth is
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bank-lets-customers-finance-tree-planting-by-rounding-up/ Imagine is all banks did something like this???
The New Renaissance Mindset 