I’ve never really gotten into the different artists through out the years and all of their various works and pieces. I’ve been to a few galleries in my lifetime but it isn’t something that I claim to know much about although I do know some folks that are quite knowledgeable about particular artists and their work. One friend (actually a co worker) of mine just recently found some shepard fairey prints online that he is excited about and was showing off at work today. It’s been pretty slow at work because of the extreme weather conditions so we’ve had some time to just kick back and surf the Internet and talk amongst ourselves.
I wasn’t really aware of this shepard fairey art, but when he showed us the HOPE Poster with President Obama I realized who this street artist was that he was so excited to find at shepardfaireyprints.com. There is a ton of authentic shepard fairey artwork there to enjoy and purchase. A good selection of their out of print materials can be found there as well. An interesting artist who has come along way in recent years. Check him out some time there, it’s all good!
The statistics are indicating that more people are in need of a good quality Private Alcohol Rehab center these days. With the economy in the toilet more people are turning to drugs and alcohol to ease the pain that has been dumped on most of us. The crime rate is on the rise as well due to the economy in crisis. People are getting desperate and we all know that desperate times call for desperate measures.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers are opening up all over and doing a booming business. Dr. Drew and his Celebrity Rehab show on VH1 brought the light to a whole lot of people who where and are in need of a good Drug and Alcohol Rehab. It isn’t just our celebrities that are struggling with addiction issues and problems, but seeing them through their struggle was the incentive that a lot of people needed to step up to the plate and get treatment for themselves, pretty cool huh?
The Internet is a great tool to find the best treatment centers and I would urge anyone to take a look around and see what is out there if they know of someone who needs treatment or if they need treatment for their own addictions before it is too late.
I never thought I’d see the day when the state of Maine legalized gay marriages! For having so many republicans in government office, I would have thought that there would have been a lot of conservative opposition to the bill! But it has passed, and was signed into law! So it’s official; same sex marriages will be recognized and performed throughout the state! That’s very progressive! I wonder what effect that will have on the demographics and economy of the state as time goes on.
I was surprised to hear on the radio that there is a big uproar over the fact that Michelle Obama touched Queen Elizabeth on the back in a warm gesture. I know that there is a social etiquette rule in place that no one is supposed to touch the queen, but from what I understand, Queen Elizabeth started the touching by putting her hand on Michelle Obama’s hand in a warm gesture, and then later put her arm around Michelle Obama’s waist. I find it very interesting that the general public spends so much time obsessing over what Michelle Obama does – baring her arms, putting her hand on the Queen’s back; isn’t there more important issues “out there?” Or are we so tired of dealing with the issues that we are finding respite in being so nit-picky in criticizing the First Family?
Fireworks have been illegal in this state for as far back as I can remember. I saw an article in the local paper that the State is going to consider whether to legalize them. At this point, the only “fireworks” anyone can legally buy and use in this state are those lame “sparklers.” As far as I’m concerned, sparklers are dangerous because the sparks that fly off of them when the kids are waving them around burn people in close proximity to the kids! Even though fireworks are illegal, throughout the tourist season I hear fireworks going off almost every weekend night – being lit by tourists who are celebrating their vacation. I can’t get a good night’s sleep on the weekends because they go off until midnight or even later!
I agree that fireworks are dangerous, and the commercial fireworks that you can buy in other states tend to be really expensive and fairly lame, and that the towns put on good fireworks displays. However, I don’t go to the town displays because I don’t like dealing with the crowds late at night trying to get home. If fireworks were legal here, I’d probably buy some and save them for really special occasions – like setting them off at 5 in the morning after one of our neighbors was setting his off until 1 am. They like to share their love with me, and I’d love to return the favor!