The G-20 Summit is now underway in our fair city. I happen to be downtown yesterday, I can tell you that the buildings looked so nice all boarded up. Honestly they did, and the heavy duty fencing was an added touch. Also, the neo-hippies roaming around just added to the ambience, especially the one with the sign that said "We demand Jobs-Housing-Health Care." WTF? Seriously.
It's over- the whole hippy thing happened- it was a great moment in history, but you missed it. It's over now. You're not a real hippy, so give it up. Better yet- GO HOME. Hippies weren't violent. The businesses that boarded their windows did so because confused people who think they are hippies haved descended upon our city, demanding things like jobs and housing (which everyone else has to earn), and threaten us with violence and destruction. That's a sign of an enlightened being, isn't it? One who smashes coffee house windows and tips cars? Enlightenment for certain. Did that sound sarcastic? Good.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
I miss Paris
SO..... Planning ahead, I was recently discussing an opportunity to go overseas next summer. My first choice was to visit all of my favorite places in Europe. The person organizing this little PR tour is encouraging a visit to Afghanistan/Iraq. Well... 'F that' was my first thought. I'm not going there. Afterall, I AM AMERICAN. They don't want to see me, and, I really don't want to travel by army helicopter through hostile regions. You want me to be target practice? No thanks, I'll pass. I would rather hang out with the beautiful people in Paris, Rome, Berlin, Vienna, Venice.... it's been a long time since I've been to Amsterdam- put that on the list!
Anyway, I think I offended a friend because I didn't want to go to Afghanistan. I still don't want to go. Am I wrong? Well.... not if Paris is on the trip. It's been almost ten years since I've been there last. Does that make me a Prima Donna? I think not.
Anyway, I think I offended a friend because I didn't want to go to Afghanistan. I still don't want to go. Am I wrong? Well.... not if Paris is on the trip. It's been almost ten years since I've been there last. Does that make me a Prima Donna? I think not.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The Pillow Project
Last night I attended the Pillow Project Second Saturday event in the East End. What a cool night! I went there to see Cassie's photography work on exhibition. Her photos were fantastic- so alive, so honest and spontaneous. Her passion for living and being are evident in her work. I hope she will be exhibiting more often. Creative expression like this should be in the public eye. I will post her web portfolio as soon as the new work is online. She'll be your new favorite photographer... I promise!
Now back to the event... I was there for the photography exhibit, but was pleasantly surprised to find a complete art experience including a live band creating the atmosphere for a performance art piece, visual arts and modern dance all happening at once. Look them up online at http://www.pillowproject.org/ for more information on a very hip group of people. Do yourself a favor and attend one of their upcoming events. What they are doing is good for the arts, and good for Pittsburgh.
Now back to the event... I was there for the photography exhibit, but was pleasantly surprised to find a complete art experience including a live band creating the atmosphere for a performance art piece, visual arts and modern dance all happening at once. Look them up online at http://www.pillowproject.org/ for more information on a very hip group of people. Do yourself a favor and attend one of their upcoming events. What they are doing is good for the arts, and good for Pittsburgh.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9/11 and the G-20
If you watched the History Channel yesterday you would have seen all of the footage of September 11. No matter how many times I see it, I am still mortified. I still have a hard time believing that human beings are capable of such evil. Horrific.
It's important that we never forget.
By the way- those of you who are descending upon our city for the G-20: Stay way. We don't need destructive anarchy groups here. We aren't interested in what you have to say. You aren't welcome here. If you are coming here to be destructive, to rebel against our police and cause chaos, then you are no better than those terrorists that attacked our country eight years ago.
Here's my advice to you: get a job, get a life or just leave the country. There are proper channels and civilized means for you to present your views. The policemen in our city have families and young children, they shouldn't have to be put in harm's way because you aren't evolved enough to behave like an adult.
It's important that we never forget.
By the way- those of you who are descending upon our city for the G-20: Stay way. We don't need destructive anarchy groups here. We aren't interested in what you have to say. You aren't welcome here. If you are coming here to be destructive, to rebel against our police and cause chaos, then you are no better than those terrorists that attacked our country eight years ago.
Here's my advice to you: get a job, get a life or just leave the country. There are proper channels and civilized means for you to present your views. The policemen in our city have families and young children, they shouldn't have to be put in harm's way because you aren't evolved enough to behave like an adult.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Obama Controversy
I am just discovering that President Obama's speech to our nation's school children (scheduled for tomorrow...later this morning for most of you) has become controversial.
Seriously? Really now? The president of the United States of America, one of the most eloquent and inspiration speakers of our time, wants to do what he can to motivate our country's youth to do better in school, to raise their own expectations, to believe in themselves and to begin to take better care of themselves and half of our nation's adults find this controversial?
This is far more important than your personal politics boys and girls. Here's a reality check for the delusional: there are people all over the world who have a work ethic like we have never seen before. They will eat food off the floor, they will work 18 hour days, they will accept sub-human conditions to succeed. If we are not careful, our youth will be cleaning their toilets.
Education is power. Discipline is the fuel behind the power. It is time for Americans to roll up their sleeves and get back to work. We are becoming far too selfish, far too lazy and too self indulgent.
Obama is a great role model for our nation's youth. He has good intentions. Maybe he can motivate young people to take an active interest in their education. Maybe he can motivate students to succeed. Then again, maybe we can all squabble about our differences and continue on this path of laziness and greed. If that's our choice, then I suggest we take the Roman Empire out of the school books and replace it with the Fall of the Roman Empire- it will be much more valuable information as we sit back and watch the new super powers take our place the world.
It's time to wake up folks! There are far more important things happening in the world that demand your attention. Things that don't include which date rapist or violent criminal is on your fantasy football roster, who is getting voted off the island or what mediochre tone deaf singer will get eliminated on American Idol.
It's time to wake up.....by the way, read the book "The World is Flat" if you want a good scare.
Seriously? Really now? The president of the United States of America, one of the most eloquent and inspiration speakers of our time, wants to do what he can to motivate our country's youth to do better in school, to raise their own expectations, to believe in themselves and to begin to take better care of themselves and half of our nation's adults find this controversial?
This is far more important than your personal politics boys and girls. Here's a reality check for the delusional: there are people all over the world who have a work ethic like we have never seen before. They will eat food off the floor, they will work 18 hour days, they will accept sub-human conditions to succeed. If we are not careful, our youth will be cleaning their toilets.
Education is power. Discipline is the fuel behind the power. It is time for Americans to roll up their sleeves and get back to work. We are becoming far too selfish, far too lazy and too self indulgent.
Obama is a great role model for our nation's youth. He has good intentions. Maybe he can motivate young people to take an active interest in their education. Maybe he can motivate students to succeed. Then again, maybe we can all squabble about our differences and continue on this path of laziness and greed. If that's our choice, then I suggest we take the Roman Empire out of the school books and replace it with the Fall of the Roman Empire- it will be much more valuable information as we sit back and watch the new super powers take our place the world.
It's time to wake up folks! There are far more important things happening in the world that demand your attention. Things that don't include which date rapist or violent criminal is on your fantasy football roster, who is getting voted off the island or what mediochre tone deaf singer will get eliminated on American Idol.
It's time to wake up.....by the way, read the book "The World is Flat" if you want a good scare.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Random Thoughts!
Random thoughts today...... I have been so busy lately and haven't been able to sit down and write. Which reminds me that my friend Magda said she owes me 1,000 emails and yet- I have only seen one. 999 to go Maggie! She's a very hip chick who lives in Cairo, an artist and very passionate writer.
I did continue my Pittsburgh list of things to do last weekend by having dinner at the 1889 (Coq Au Vin! Not on the menu- but I order it anyway and the chef sends out my favorite dish in all of Pgh!!). After that, I went to Elixer/Ultra Lounge. A good night overall.
Other random thoughts for the day:
-I never made it to a Beastie Boys concert this summer. I'm not happy about that.
-Today I overheard someone say that the girl in the Progressive car commercial is hot. Really? Cute in an odd way...but hot? Adriana Lima is hot.
-It's been entirely too long since I've been to NYC. Time for a visit.
-I can't wait for the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry David cracks me up. The commericals are great.
And that's it for now! I promise coherent thoughts on the next post. I'll leave you with something useful though....
Health tip for the day: Don't eat anything bigger than your head. (Can double as a safety tip).
Ciao!
I did continue my Pittsburgh list of things to do last weekend by having dinner at the 1889 (Coq Au Vin! Not on the menu- but I order it anyway and the chef sends out my favorite dish in all of Pgh!!). After that, I went to Elixer/Ultra Lounge. A good night overall.
Other random thoughts for the day:
-I never made it to a Beastie Boys concert this summer. I'm not happy about that.
-Today I overheard someone say that the girl in the Progressive car commercial is hot. Really? Cute in an odd way...but hot? Adriana Lima is hot.
-It's been entirely too long since I've been to NYC. Time for a visit.
-I can't wait for the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry David cracks me up. The commericals are great.
And that's it for now! I promise coherent thoughts on the next post. I'll leave you with something useful though....
Health tip for the day: Don't eat anything bigger than your head. (Can double as a safety tip).
Ciao!
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