Many voices in my head #MyMentalHealthIn5Words pic.twitter.com/UApMu1IoxY
— tara strong (@tarastrong) December 18, 2017
Remember when Obama was President? #MyMentalHealthIn5Words
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) December 18, 2017
Monday, December 18, 2017
#MyMentalHealthIn5Words
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Art Appreciation
I've lived in Austin for the past 18 years. Thus, perhaps I can indeed consider myself an Austinite.
Every Sunday, I open the Austin Chronicle to see what's going on in the city. My aim is mostly art exhibits and galleries. Preferably free. And trust me, there are plenty. Even if there was a charge, the fee is reasonable.
This weekend, I decided to visit The Blue Genie Art Bazaar. As explained on their website, "The Bazaar features the work of more than 200 artists offering a wide variety of imaginative and beautiful gifts." And they do. Many of the products sold are handmade by local and regional artists.
Here are a few artists I came across at the bazaar:
Cindy “Crash” Raschke
crashartaustin.com
Illuminidol
illuminidol.com
Kristen von Minden and Eve Trester-Wilson
brightbeamgoods.com
Liz Potter
thewonderfuladventure.com
Rebecca Bennett
rebeccabennettartworks.com
Tim Doyle
nakatomiinc.com
Sunday, December 17, 2017
#makechristmasdirty
#MakeChristmasDirty— tribetraveler (@tribetraveler) December 17, 2017
If your right leg was Thanksgiving and your left leg was Christmas, could I visit you between the holidays?
#MakeChristmasDirty Why, yes! It IS a mistletoe belt buckle, thanks for noticing and here's a pillow.— DemandToBeHeard (@idtbh1) December 17, 2017
DAMNIT Santa Came down in my chimney again!#MakeChristmasDirty— 🅰️D🅰️Ⓜ️ (@AdamGrantATL) December 17, 2017
He sees you when your sleeping, cause he is into that. #MakeChristmasDirty— Mimi (@mimidancer) December 17, 2017
Frans Mensink
Art Appreciation
I came across the wonderful work by Dutch erotic artist and illustrator Frans Mensink. To be honest, his work is quite titillating.
His illustrations start with photographing models. As he explains in his bio, this has helped him improve lighting, emotion, expression, and diversity.
You can see more of his work HERE.
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Sources:
http://www.fransmensink.nl
https://www.facebook.com/FransMensinkArtist
https://www.facebook.com/FransMensinkPhotography
https://fransmensinkartist.deviantart.com
https://www.pinupcartoongirls.com/frans-mensink
http://anglophilium.tumblr.com/post/158648743744
Friday, December 15, 2017
Tracks 83: Music Mix 1988
Denim outfits were the in thing in 1988. Kids my age and younger wanted to visit an FAO Schwartz to stomp on the big floor piano.
The popular films at the time were Big, Die Hard, and Beetlejuice. Bobby McFarrin taught us Don't Worry Be Happy and Rick Astley promised to Never Gonna Give You Up.
Poison - Nothin' But A Good Time
Joan Jett, The Blackhearts - I Hat Myself for Loving You
Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel
Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac
New Edition - If It Isn't Love
Pebbles - Girlfriend
Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This
Rick Astley - Together Forever
Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
INXS - Never Tear Us Apart
INXS - Need You Tonight
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Patty Duke
Acting Appreciation
American actress Anne Marie "Patty" Duke was born on December 14, 1946 in Queens, New York. She is best known for her role as Helen Keller in the 1962 film The Miracle Worker.
Patty Duke started acting at a very young age in TV commercials and soap operas. Her first starring role was in the Broadway play The Miracle Worker. This was later made into the 1962 film where she received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at age 16.
She then returned to TV for her own series The Patty Duke Show, where she portrayed two characters, who were identical cousins. After the series was canceled, she appeared in Valley of the Dolls (1967).
In her autobiography, she revealed she had been diagnosed with manic depression. She became an activist for numerous mental health causes.
Patty Duke passed away on March 29, 2016.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_Duke
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/03/29/oscar-winning-former-child-star-patty-duke-dies-age-69/82382666/
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-sean-astin-patty-duke-death-story.html
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
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