This collection of paintings are monotone pink portraits exploring ideas concerning superficiality, sexuality, commodity fetishism, complacency, beauty, distraction and the female identity.
Archives for May 2015
Northwestern Salamanders
The northwestern salamander, sometimes called the ‘Brown Salamander’ can grow to over 20cm in length including the tail, with the female being the larger of the two adults. They have a preference for living in dark, moist forest environments.
Making Simple Dog Training Easy
Modern reward-based training methods are based on some pretty simple concepts. And they can be amazingly effective. But things that are simple are not necessarily easy. Three simple guidelines can make all the difference, especially to those new to this kind of training. Sometimes you can make simple things easy!
Tarmac Meditations #158: Walking Downtown Streets With a Camera
He didn’t mind the camera and when I left he said, “Thank you for inquiring” after his well being. He said, “Not every one does that,” and he appreciated being treated like a person despite his circumstances.
On Poetic Inspiration
My central idea involves a resonance between the years 535, 1315 and 1815 created by stupendous volcanic eruptions that cause abrupt global cooling, massive mortality and disruption of human society, followed, after a significant time lag, by reorganization according to new principles.
Meth Past, Present, and Future
Methamphetamine is an incredibly powerful and dangerous drug. As we look to treat those suffering from this addiction, it is important to understand the history of this drug, how it has progressed over time, and where we are now in order to effectively plan for the future.
Poverty Revolts
Riots and protests are happening for a reason – we need to listen to those ‘voices’ and seek change as an entire nation.
How I Met My Mother
I was part of a group of adoptees arriving from Korea. I remember suddenly being very frightened. I realized that somewhere outside of my plane waited complete strangers who would have total power over me. I would be alone with no one whom I knew to turn to, in a land that was strange beyond my understanding, where I spoke not one word of the language.
Dear Mother
You taught me many things. The only way we can advance ourselves in this life is to truly move forward. You are a wonderful example of this.
A Simple Water Filter is Saving Millions of Lives
Set your timer. Look at your watch. Let about 20 seconds pass. Done? Someone, somewhere, died during your count from lack of clean water. She may have been a pretty little girl not yet 5 years old, or a beloved boy child, possibly younger. Odds are one in four that she, or he, was just a child.