Music
C’est ci bon
As I mentioned I’m back from New Orleans and feeling a little homesick but trying to gear up for a lot of work ahead. My mother emailed me this video and since it’s Friday, it’s perfect to Kick Start the Weekend with it. It’s true what she has to say. “If you are from Louisiana it will make you proud. If you are from Louisiana but live elsewhere it will make you homesick. If you’ve visited here before it will make you want to return. If you’ve never been here, you’ll conclude you should visit.” — Lorre Lei Jackson
Cascade
I have to say, I was very taken with designer Michelle Brand’s Cascade design. It is made of 600 plastic bottles that have been cut and assembled to form a beautiful sculptural fountain. I love that everyday items can be recycled into art. That’s a lot of water…. I was looking for Irma Thomas’ Blackwater Blues, which I love, but ran across this John Lee Hooker classic called Tupelo, also known as Blackwater Blues. Since I’m in New Orleans, I thought this would be rather appropriate to Kick Start the Weekend. Let’s hope there’s not a hurricane brewin’ where I’m going. I also discovered in this search process that Irma…
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Being Connected
Being connected to others strengthens your energy and creativity to produce art. 9-11 is a hallowed day to remember that the connections to others are vital….Let’s not forget. Here’s a quote I like: “Contrary to how we’ve been taught to value independence and autonomy, this new scientific evidence is showing that we are at our best when we are connected with others. When we apply these findings to the secret, internal world of the artist, we see that the capacity to be creative is actually generated by the experience of connectedness with others.” (from Empty Easel). Boy, are we finding this out and social networking not only energizes us but…
