Old Art Installation and Ashtray Poetry - Mid 1990s

The picture above is of an art installation I did at what was once ACME Art Company, Arts District in Columbus Ohio, Short North.

There was running water sounds, babies crying and a soundtrack running with a song.

There was a statement written for all to read:

"Are political and financial power mongers killing the glory of natural progression?Are the pure stories of history getting lost in the techno Commercialism? Are the definitive lines fading between reality and fantasy? Is Luke Skywalker going to save us from Darth Vader?

I have installed traditional icicles and tree ornaments along with candles to keep grounded to the holiday calm. From the ceiling I give you a view of massive egg destruction and surround you with progressive architecture to pool you into the new dimension, while you hear the singing of an old religious song with new lyrics, while hearing a plea to Santa Claus. In the background you will hear the sound of irregular drops of tears from the icicles. I want you to be afraid for our children. I want you to be afraid for our future and protect the beauty of what is now Christmas, for life.

Perhaps we should ground ourselves in some sort of tradition, in order to grasp our future vision.
Perhaps we should grok the magic of the force and become more than we think we can.

(To the tune of Hark the Herald)
Hark the Herald angels scream as we scruff the newborn's dream
Peace on Earth and Mercy mild are all hopes within a child
how we lay our pleasures by, then to the icicles make our cry
with angelic hearts we sing, glory to the elected King,
Hark the Herald angels scream, glory to the elected King!

(In the background, the Princess from Star Wars plea)
Santa Claus, Santa Claus, you're my only hope!
Santa Claus, Santa Claus, you're my only hope!

Other words on the page:

Poem: "Breakfast Room"

Pull out the crystal that in the morning we used,
The soft cloth napkins that wiped away our blues.
Lay out the silver that moved with our tunes,
as we laughed together in the warm breakfast room.

Funny how life just won't let you get by,
with romance and candles, nor tears in your eyes.
While in the distance you hear a faint cry,
as you walk off to leave without saying good-bye.

So put away the crystal that in the morning we used,
Wash the cloth napkins and dry away your blues.
Put away the silver that we once used,
and forget that we laughed in the warm breakfast room.

Poem: Planets Inhale

Planets inhale the chains of life,
the chains of life planet inhale.....
I float within passions chains,
I breathe the passion,
passion's rhythms,
Planets passionate rhythm
Planet's passion
Planets inhale the chains of life....

...... inspired by poetry slams and coffee house performances.

Machete the Movie

This past weekend, thanks to Netflix, I watched the movie, “Machete” with Danny Trejo, in his first lead role as the title character. A movie classified as an “action comedy”, which I can say, the movie lived up to. Now, I’m a sci-fi lover, even the cheesy ones, and Danny Trejo has been a character in many of those movies, so this was just enough of a quirky twist of character to hold me to the screen. But, admittedly, way too much blood and guts for me to give it four stars. 

I did see “Grindhouse”, the movie from which the style of “Machete” continues from, and the fake trailer that was played does show up again in this movie. It is a recognizable bit of footage for the cult followers to feast on. Jessica Alba’s character I didn’t care for. I just didn’t feel there was anything there, just an airhead that kissed Danny Trejo a lot. Which really grossed me out. But, Maybe that was the point. Danny Trejo on the other hand was a stumbling dufus when it came to girls, but a pro with the machete. 

Another one of my favorite characters, who, consequently, has also starred in many of my sci-fi movies, was Michelle Rodriguez. Michelle’s performance was outstanding, and she tore it up being the beautiful girl with the big bad ass automatic weapon!!! Don Johnson’s performance was humorous at best, but sort of a washed up old man, like he didn’t know his part very well. Jeff Fahey was there. Robert De Niro was great. Cheech was back as the Padre. Steven Seagal was hilarious by actually making fun of himself! Lindsay Lohan was Lindsay Lohan.

The storyline was typical B movie lame. As for whether I liked the movie or not, well, it’s a cult movie, there’s no way to really answer that question, except, there was too much blood and guts for me to truly enjoy it, and only half of the acting was good.

Super Bowl Sunday 2011

Well, I thought Leah Michele nailed her song! Poor Christina messed up royal, the sound sucked on the half time show, however, the Black Eyed Peas and Usher were workin it hard, and Fergie's song with "Flash" was OUTSTANDING!!!

And so reads my status for this morning.

I didn't really follow the games this year, but I've been a long time fan of the Pittsburg Steelers, (borne out of a past boyfriend who watched football religiously). I love watching the new commercials and, at first, I didn't think we were going to get any worthwhile. I whined and complained for the first half hour or so until they started running them, but today I'm subscribed to the YouTube channel that is posting them all!

It has been awhile since I've taken the time to watch the Super Bowl, and even though the Steelers didn't win, it was a really good game. I didn't fall asleep, there was enough action to keep my foot tapping (or my hand) in anticipation. I was in the company of some really lovely people and a couple of beautiful kids, in a beautiful home feeling extremely relaxed. I had a good time!

Although I have a strict diet now, I did indulge in a piece of cake that was made "lite", so I was told, with strawberries and kiwi pieces. It was heavenly, no kidding! I drank water while everyone else indulged in some light alcohol, but I didn't care, it was a great Sunday evening!