"More musings from 'Oldest Living Blogger' "
By Ray on November 18, 2008 - 9:08am
"And where might those be?", you ask....
They'd be over here and may help if you're having fun setting up a home network.
Enjoy your day, Everyone!
musings
If You Can't Say Something Nice
By Amanda Nicole on November 30, 2007 - 7:09pm
One of the writer's blogs I frequent suggested a topic for bloggers today: say something nice. I think I can do that. In keeping with the theme of this blog, I'll recount the reasons why being an artist in Vancouver is a fabulous thing to be:
* Vancouver is open-minded. Despite the policies and beliefs of our current Prime Minister, Vancouver in particular has a reputation for being culturally tolerant and an advocate of free speech and the right to protest. I see those protesters vocalizing against the captive animals in the Vancouver Aquarium, the rumps planted firmly on the grass in front of City Hall, the picketers soldiering through the sleet and chill, and I am grateful for their--for our--freedom to do so. What does this have to do with being an artist? If you think you're an artist and don't realize the importance of free speech, well, you've got another think coming.
* We have art galleries abound. Even if your work isn't in one of them, the fact that you can't walk five blocks in any direction in the core of the city without hitting a place that features local artists on its walls is very heartening indeed, and that you can mozy on in and have a gander anytime you like.
