Art~ Ask for more...

The arts in our children's education has proven to be more than just fun activities. The arts teach tolerance and opens minds. The arts boast self-confidence, and can improve overall academic performance. The arts provide a creative outlet, and alternatives to delinquency. The arts inspire dreams and a positive attitude in general. But the sad truth is that we have allowed the arts to virtually disappear from our children's academic programs! I came across a wonderful website that campaigns for the return of the arts in schools, and how we can help... My amazing son is a perfect example of the effect the arts can have on a child. Not only has he become a gifted musician and a straight A student, but I believe it has shaped him into a well-rounded, responsible young man for whom I am very proud!! He is an inspiration... AmericansForTheArts.org Learn more and get involved!!

Baring it all...

On June 8th and 9th 2007, cyclists around the world participated in the fourth annual worldwide naked protest against oil dependency. On all the rides, full nudity was permitted by the police. There were no arrests... The ride highlights the simplicity of the bicycle, the vulnerability of riders in traffic, and celebrates the power and individuality of our bodies. With 2007 being the year with the most riders taking part, does this mean people are becoming more aware of environmental issues? Or are they just happy to ride naked legally? You decide!

Only in Paris...

Scuba divers pose for the media after swimming in a tank of water that was installed under the Eiffel Tower as part of an event to jointly promote tourism, ocean resource preservation, and the sport of scuba diving in Paris May 31, 2007. This was not the first time the Eiffel Tower has become a sporting venue. Three winters ago, an ice-skating rink was installed on the lower of its three observation decks to draw Parisians to the monument that mostly attracts tourists. I simply adore the French...

Perfect horror...

Found this on a blog from artist Pilar Alvarez. She is also responsible for my header artwork...
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Women in Art~

Thought this was rather lovely...

Edith Piaf...

After much anticipation... I saw the movie "La Vie en Rose!" Based on the life of Edith Piaf, France's most beloved singer... The film was done with rather chaotic clips of flashbacks dating back to her tragic childhood. Abandoned by her parents and raised in a brothel, she was discovered singing on the streets for money... Slowly she became well known while performing in cabarets around Paris, and finally rose to worldwide fame... But nothing came easy for Edith, she was blind as a child, lost her child at 16, and later the love of her life in a plane crash. She was stricken with extreme arthritis, and became addicted to morphine, which caused her to prematurely age 20 years, and eventually contributed to her death. The performance of Marion Cotillard as the French chanteuse was chilling! She embodies Edith in every imaginable way, charming, waif-like, doe-eyed, rather rough and often cruel... Cotillard makes us feel the humanity inside Edith's frail existance, and turns this film into a special event~ Je l'adore!!

Our world...

Here is a video that my son found and posted on MySpace, it made me cry... If a child cares this much about our world why can't everyone??

Paris~ JeT'aime...

Just saw the film Paris, Je T'aime (Paris, I love you) tonight... I've been waiting a long time for it's release... Perfect timing, since I have been pining away for my love (Paris) ever since my return 4 weeks ago. The film consists of 18 short films about 18 diffferent areas of Paris by 18 directors. It is all about old love, new love, and love for Paris itself! No other city can steal a piece of your heart like Paris... I still remember the moment when I fell in love with Paris, and when she fell for me!!

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Welcome to my new Blog site!! Just wanted a place to share my musings of Culture, Art and life... Hope you enjoy!!