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3:01 PM yesterday
lark commented on Taking Pictures of the Neighbors Through Their Windows.
lark commented on Taking Pictures of the Neighbors Through Their Windows.
Jen,
That's intriguing. It reminds me of the beginning of the film "Unmade Beds" (1996?) by Nicholas Barker or even "Rear Window" by Hitchcock. One of my favorite artists is Edward Hopper. He has a painting, "Sunday Morning" which features a row of windows. Each one different but no humans in any of them.
The questions raised are valid. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Personally, I don't like myself photographed w/o my permission. Alas, it's too easy these days to do it with our now, ubiquitous "devices". Maybe we are, as both Barker & Hitchcock explored unconsciously voyeurs.
That's intriguing. It reminds me of the beginning of the film "Unmade Beds" (1996?) by Nicholas Barker or even "Rear Window" by Hitchcock. One of my favorite artists is Edward Hopper. He has a painting, "Sunday Morning" which features a row of windows. Each one different but no humans in any of them.
The questions raised are valid. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Personally, I don't like myself photographed w/o my permission. Alas, it's too easy these days to do it with our now, ubiquitous "devices". Maybe we are, as both Barker & Hitchcock explored unconsciously voyeurs.
9:37 AM yesterday
lark commented on The Pleasures of Twitter.
lark commented on The Pleasures of Twitter.
Good Morning Charles,
I don't like Twitter but I did find that clever and humorous.
Thanks.
I don't like Twitter but I did find that clever and humorous.
Thanks.
May 23
lark commented on Tornadoes are Common in Oklahoma City, Basements Aren't....
lark commented on Tornadoes are Common in Oklahoma City, Basements Aren't....
Good Morning Charles,
Yeah, I too was surprised by that but I don't think it has anything to do with politics or that Oklahoma is largely a GOP state for that matter. It might have to do with topography. I just don't know.
On the other hand, you're correct tornadoes like hurricanes aren't politcal. However, the AFTERMATH can be. Recall Hurricane Katrina.
Yeah, I too was surprised by that but I don't think it has anything to do with politics or that Oklahoma is largely a GOP state for that matter. It might have to do with topography. I just don't know.
On the other hand, you're correct tornadoes like hurricanes aren't politcal. However, the AFTERMATH can be. Recall Hurricane Katrina.
May 23
lark commented on Squishhenge, Come to Maryhill!.
lark commented on Squishhenge, Come to Maryhill!.
Jen,
Indeed, the area near Goldendale, WA is worth a visit.
People should checkout Maryhill Winery, Maryhill Art Museum, an exact replica of Stonehenge (with Sam Hill's grave. Sam Hill is the guy who commissioned it as a memorial to Klickitat County soldiers killed during WWI and Goldendale Observatory, as I recall America's largest free, public observatory. Plus, one has the Columbia River nearby for recreation. Cool stuff.
Indeed, the area near Goldendale, WA is worth a visit.
People should checkout Maryhill Winery, Maryhill Art Museum, an exact replica of Stonehenge (with Sam Hill's grave. Sam Hill is the guy who commissioned it as a memorial to Klickitat County soldiers killed during WWI and Goldendale Observatory, as I recall America's largest free, public observatory. Plus, one has the Columbia River nearby for recreation. Cool stuff.
May 22
lark commented on New Pearl Buck Novel to Be Published This Fall.
lark commented on New Pearl Buck Novel to Be Published This Fall.
I'm proud to admit that I don't know the novelist, Pearl Buck as a result of Oprah's Book Club. I know for example, "The Good Earth" because of my late Mom. It was one of her favorite books. A damn good story it is.
May 22
lark commented on When Is a Dictator Existential?.
lark commented on When Is a Dictator Existential?.
Charles,
BTW, I did notice the difference in your posting title existential vs. essential.
BTW, I did notice the difference in your posting title existential vs. essential.
May 22
lark commented on When Is a Dictator Existential?.
lark commented on When Is a Dictator Existential?.
Good Morning Charles,
To answer your question, never, no matter who or what the "dictator" is:
http://www.smh.com.au/world/pope-blasts-…
Thought I'd share this with the masses.
Also, I'm not sure I agree with Marcus Aurelius either. As I recall, he believed a "benevolent dictatorship" as the best form of government. I remain guarded in my view of that concept.
To answer your question, never, no matter who or what the "dictator" is:
http://www.smh.com.au/world/pope-blasts-…
Thought I'd share this with the masses.
Also, I'm not sure I agree with Marcus Aurelius either. As I recall, he believed a "benevolent dictatorship" as the best form of government. I remain guarded in my view of that concept.
May 21
lark commented on White People More Likely to See Anger in Obama's Expressions.
lark commented on White People More Likely to See Anger in Obama's Expressions.
Good Morning Eli,
With all due respect, I don't necessarily find it true at all. I find this study to be a very small sample size and inconclusive.
For the record, I don't WATCH Pres. Obama. However, I do READ & LISTEN to him. Like his predecessor, Bush Pres. Obama has a wide array of emotions when speaking. Both are human & American. They just display their emotions differently. As a result, people can interpret them differently. The racial aspect of this study to me, is irrelevant.
With all due respect, I don't necessarily find it true at all. I find this study to be a very small sample size and inconclusive.
For the record, I don't WATCH Pres. Obama. However, I do READ & LISTEN to him. Like his predecessor, Bush Pres. Obama has a wide array of emotions when speaking. Both are human & American. They just display their emotions differently. As a result, people can interpret them differently. The racial aspect of this study to me, is irrelevant.
May 21
lark commented on The Geography Hate.
lark commented on The Geography Hate.
Good Morning Charles,
I am gonna part with you.
I loathe Twitter. I don't have an account no will I. I also don't use a cell phone, for the record.
I find this sort of communication, Twitter and the data discovered, inane. It's completly unnecessary. These researchers should find something else better to research.
As for the language used, it may or may not connote hate. It certainly is provocative and very probably hateful speech. But, it might not necessarily connote "hate". The terms "nigger" & "fag" are indeed deplorable. I simply don't use them at all. It's rare that I use them even in context. I think it contemptable even to use them as terms of endearment. And, I'm greatly concerned that they are being used more and more. Check out the site Overheard in NY and/or listen to popular hip-hop song lyrics. The "n" word is quite apparent. It's also to me, an indication of "low" culture. We're just not that creative with our vocabulary anymore if we must stoop to employ such revulsive terms as these.
No, I find data useless. One thing to consider. This is the age of Obama. While I didn't vote for him, I find him tolerant and a gentleman. If this data is scrutinized and true, isn't this a most unfortunate legacy of the age of Obama? That Americans "hate" each other this much? I reallly hope the "geography of hate" is nonsense.
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I am gonna part with you.
I loathe Twitter. I don't have an account no will I. I also don't use a cell phone, for the record.
I find this sort of communication, Twitter and the data discovered, inane. It's completly unnecessary. These researchers should find something else better to research.
As for the language used, it may or may not connote hate. It certainly is provocative and very probably hateful speech. But, it might not necessarily connote "hate". The terms "nigger" & "fag" are indeed deplorable. I simply don't use them at all. It's rare that I use them even in context. I think it contemptable even to use them as terms of endearment. And, I'm greatly concerned that they are being used more and more. Check out the site Overheard in NY and/or listen to popular hip-hop song lyrics. The "n" word is quite apparent. It's also to me, an indication of "low" culture. We're just not that creative with our vocabulary anymore if we must stoop to employ such revulsive terms as these.
No, I find data useless. One thing to consider. This is the age of Obama. While I didn't vote for him, I find him tolerant and a gentleman. If this data is scrutinized and true, isn't this a most unfortunate legacy of the age of Obama? That Americans "hate" each other this much? I reallly hope the "geography of hate" is nonsense.
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Yeah, Hopper is extraordinary.
He is known for "Nighthawks" but "Gas 1940" and "Sunday Morning" are great. I like "Soir Bleu" as well. Actually, I like all of his stuff. Viewed a comprehensive exhibition of his work at the Art Institute of Chicago ages ago. He deserves a retrospective at SAM if possible.