Looking Back, looking ahead

I was dismayed at the turnout of the last election. Just because it wasn't the presidential election, less people at the polls, opportunity for an otherwise, unpopular resolution to pass (which by the way increases property tax for only those people who own property in "school district" but amendment/referendum open to all eligible voters). So even you live in a community that is exempt from paying "school district" tax such as 55 and older community, you can vote "yes" for the bond and only those people (like me) who live in "school district" will feel the pain of increased property tax. WT???

This gives me an idea for the next mid term election: ban on private use of fireworks.  

Fireworks can be dangerous if in the wrong hands and have been known to increase numbers in emergency rooms during certain holiday period. In the hands of inconsiderate neighbors who don't care if you have work the next day, fireworks are a nuisance. Moreover, unlike commercial firework operators with city permits who have to clean up after display, private use burdens the city with cleaning up the debris otherwise the city becomes an eyesore. So for any next election except presidential, I propose we add a ban on private use of fireworks. What do you think?

Every Eight Years

That's what they say that every eight years, my birthday will be on a Saturday and that day is today. So I will  host some poetry, check out some art and who knows dance the night away. But before all that, what to do with my hair?

I am going to tend to that but will I see you later? Poetry perhaps?

Twas Five Days Before Christmas

Twas Five Days Before Christmas and a scream from down the hall. Contractions were closer so they took her to the maternity hospital where a baby girl was born.

That was some decades ago and no, I will not give out the year as you don't need to know my exact age.

Next Saturday, December 20th, I will celebrate that day by hosting a poetry event and I hope to see you there.

The Concept Fair on 12/06/14

I adore art but it took me the day before the end of the fair to make it. Tuesday was the preview but it much too much to drive from work to Miami. I did it today and I-95 was a stop and go foot pain. We made it. Parking cost $15. Pricey. They changed the layout from last time: 3 levels of art but no Swarovski birds. No Swarovski anything! I was looking forward to seeing those statement pieces.   It seems the art galleries were different from last year but definitely the art was different. Once I went to an art show in Palm Beach then to Miami and saw almost identical items, so whew!

I overheard complaint about the lack of buyers. Yes, the yacht is near the Intercontinental but it also close to the kiosks at Bayside. So my suggestion is to also sell some posters along with the pricey art. The pricey art for the people who can afford to stay at the Intercontinental and posters for posers (like me). We can have a $20 version of some pricey art. Some people like fake Coach bags, I like art posters. I would have paid $20 for a poster of Ring of Light by Jorge de la Torriente as I liked the realism with a touch of surreal and great use of light. The main object was a palm tree with what looked like a halo around it. It was beautiful digital photography and very pleasing to my eye.

I have a poster of Starry Night that I have framed and hanging on a wall. I had bought it from a museum I visited. Maybe not a good example but some of these galleries displaying could take a hint from the museum and sell some posters.  It would help promote their artists.

One of the displaying galleries had some Monet pieces. The ornate frame alone had me sighing. I was too scared to look at the price.

My other new favorite piece was an oil on canvas by Tomas Sanchez. I adore gorgeous landscapes!  However I don't like when the sign says "request price." I wish they had a poster for that too.

Then I went over to Bayside entrance to look at some installation art on war. I walked past the dome project - completely missed it. Overall, it was a nice art fair with some nice art. Now that I feel inspired, time to write poetry!