Thinking about Art makes me think tangentially about other things in general -but the process has become a helpful one. As a parent I have been unable, for various reasons (reasonable and unreasonable) to provide the right conditions for my children to "listen" and to become good listeners of classical music. This lack comes with not having the context of classical music while growing up and what you "had" while growing up- radio and movies filled the void . They took the place of art and also made it a habit hard to break. Thus, I am aware of how there is a lack in my own understanding of the classical form and how much it is a good thing to have. Good art essentially is hard work producing beauty. A singer works hard and so does a painter. Stuff that comes out as talent and in-born is a rarity in real life. The appreciation of artists that I have is a learned one that I acquired from my artist friends. Having listened/watched to performanc...
Simple Serve is about community service options close to home. I look at what's out there to volunteer for and update the blog. This blog is like a clearinghouse for projects. I get my info from the library, the community centers, the senior centers, educational institutions and the municipal office. It is one thing to be a part of the community and it is another matter to belong and be social in it.