2016 ~ How is your year going so far?

I'm hoping that the month of February is finding you well, and that you have been staying positive, uplifted, and excited about this glorious year that we have all just stepped into.

Take time to relax your mind each day.  Even if you only spend 15 minutes a day in relaxation mode, that would be more beneficial for your mind, body, and spirit.  Take time to be good to yourself.  You deserve to be treated well.

Doing things that make you happy is very important.  And, in this day and age, it is also important to detox from electronic gadgets, cell phones, computers, and anything else that sucks up entirely too much of your time, energy, and yes -- sometimes patience.

We'll have much to talk about on this Blog, so be sure to come back and visit often to see what has been going on, and to participate in the latest Polls here on the Blog.

Have a great day today!

What René Has to SAY . . .

There are times when you will speak out, because that is your NATURE. Then, there are times when you will keep silent because you don't want to offend anybody, or you don't want people to think ill of you. The latter is your own insecurity ~ or is it keeping up appearances? ~ or is it WISDOM?

Could it be that you've been scared SILENT?

Just some things to think about ~ think on ~ bring to mind . . . as you come here from time to time to take part, and JOIN IN on this BLOG of mine and yours.

WE have many things that WE can talk about, share with one another, and learn different perspectives on. This will only happen if everyone takes part and adds their input. This is what this BLOG is for . . . YOUR INPUT.

One thing about me . . . I LOVE ART! So, from time to time, you'll find a different ICON in here ~ WHY? Because, I just LOVE ART! And, there is nothing like having a change of scenery, a different artistic work to VIEW, and a change of perspective.

I've found that ART helps you to keep your EYES OPEN, your mind fresh, and your VIEW unbound.

This is just a short introductory ~ and this doesn't tell you a whole lot ~ just a little . . . and sometimes, it is the smallest of things that gets us living life to our FULLEST POTENTIAL.

Talking is like that . . . it brings about movement ~ sometimes in the right direction, and sometimes not. But you'll never know if you don't make a MOVE. So here . . .

It's about SPEAKING UP ~ SPEAKING OUT ~ and LISTENING. You can't have one without the other. Well you can, but that would be quite boring wouldn't it?

So here is to "the PEOPLE" . . . because it takes all of us to make the world go round! And as wild as the world may be ~ WE are all in this thing TOGETHER . . .

ISN'T LIFE GRAND spinning around on the Wild ~ Wild Globe?!

WE'd all love to hear your take on what's going on in your world, your life, and in your MIND . . .

It's 2012 ~ Let's DO THIS!

Welcome to my BLOG and YOURS ~
René

PEOPLE Breezing In ~ PEOPLE Breezing About

ARTISTS of a very different kind!

There are Artists, and then there are ARTISTS!

MUSIC and ART always have a way of stimulating the senses, and some ARTISTS know how to create MUSIC that moves the masses. They will come up with Lyrics that give the people listening a message that they don't soon forget ~ if EVER!

And what about those MUSICIANS that can play and play without a word being sung, and you wonder where from heaven they came from!

And, let us not forget those Vocalists that can bring you to your knees with one note!

Where would WE be without the LITERARY talent that takes us places through the POWER OF THE PEN? Would WE ever be able to delve into worlds unknown from our reading chairs? Would WE ever be stirred emotionally without a mouth moving in front of our faces, if we never have the mere opportunity of reading a poetic work that attaches itself to our emotions, stirs them up, and brings about an emotional reaction that we are not anticipating, and changes our way of thinking? . . .

Here's to the LITERARY MASTERS who move the world because they have been "gifted" with the handling of various writing instruments ~ be they pens, pencils, keyboards, markers, or audio words of power. They are our Authors, Poets, Story~Tellers, Journalists, Song Writers and various other Writers who dare to venture into a world unknown just by starting with one word.

ARTISTS of a very different kind ~ yes, yes, and YES!

This is only an introduction to get you thinking on the ARTISTS of the world. Without them, the world is VOID and without FORM. Think about it.

I thought I'd write a piece here, and then share a place with you to get you started on your quest to discover more of the world of the ARTISTRY that never ends. And, from time to time, I'll share other very interesting places, faces, and traces of the ARTS. But for NOW, just take some time to mingle, view, and if you are not scared, JOIN IN with ARTISTS of a very different kind ~ they are from all around the world, bringing various artistic mediums, various cultural artistic exchanges, and gifts that you will never be able to put a price on . . . you'll be glad you had the opportunity to meet these ARTISTS ~ I know I AM ~ Check out . . .

René

Our 44th President ~ Barack H. Obama!

Barack H. Obama
The 44th President of the United States of America

The DAWNING of a BRAND NEW DAY!

Last Year's ART tid-bit . . .

Whenever you pop in to VISIT this lovely BLOG, you can just glance over to your left to catch up on the lastest ART NEWS.

Last year, I spoke a touch about Damien Hirst and his Exhibition, "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever". London hosted a sale at Sotheby's which saw collectors pay a record 111 million pounds for Hirst's trademark animal corpses and butterfly paintings.

So what exactly is going on TODAY in the ART WORLD over in London? We'll let you know soon. In the meantime...

Check out this HEADLINER from AFP . . .

London art market starts to feel economic chill

ART ~ Always INTERESTING ~ Always VIABLE.
René

What's this thing called ART?

British Artist Damien Hirst
ART SCULPTURE: "The Incredible Journey"
Photographer: Shaun Curry

You know ART has a way of really grabbing a hold of you, and making you just feel so GOOD!

Every day is a NEW DAY when you take ART into consideration as you VIEW the world. ART is EVERYWHERE! You can't get around it.

SEEing as how you know how much I LOVE ART, I thought I'd share an interesting ART sculpture with you, and an article on the interesting ARTIST who made it. Here's the VIEW . . .

Damien Hirst, a British ARTIST in front of his magnificent artwork, "The Incredible Journey" during a photocall at Sotheby's in London.

The Sydney Morning Herald did a wonderful story on Damien. John McDonald wrote about how Damien Hirst collaborated with Sotheby's to stage a two-day auction of 223 new works that netted £111.4 million ($245.6 million).

That event, which went by the alluring title Beautiful Inside My Head Forever, has generated an avalanche of comment and publicity.

And they say that ARTISTS starve . . . I beg to differ. Okay, maybe 'beg' isn't the right word to use. Ask Damien if that is true. . . 'ARTISTS starve' . . . HA! ~ I think NOT. And, I'd wager to say that Damien would agree with me.

René

Rainy Days . . .

Some rainy days bring peace. They are refreshing ~ smoothe and easy. There is nothing like peaceful rain.

Then there are rainy days of the mind. When tearful moments cleanse us. Pouring water on the soul has to come from within you know. These moments come at unexpected times sometimes. These moments are not at all like M-n-M Moments . . .

M-n-M Moments -- these are "menopausal & mind moments" that attack those around us. They leap out and strike at unsuspecting times. This just doesn't come about from women, but men too are menopausal at times. Such a scary world WE live in ~ never knowing who might be menopausal.

I'm not sure if it is better to run into someone who is having a M-n-M Moment, or someone who is just plain C~R~A~z~Y. It is so hard to tell the difference between the two.

I have a few tales to share with you all ~ BE BACK!

René

MUSIC SPEAKS . . .

MUSIC SPEAKS
And, if you are like me, you LOVE MUSIC!

If you are a follower of this BLOG, then you already KNOW that here it is all about the ARTS, talking, and being a good LISTENER.

On the tip of LISTENING, in waltzes MUSIC . . .

To soothe your soul, calm your mind, bring about inspiration, and color your mood with memories and encouragement.

Even when no one is talking around you in here, or anywhere, just KNOW that there is speech in motion . . . MUSIC . . .

MUSIC has a way of speaking to you, even when no one else does.

ENJOY!
René

Politics ~ What is Saturday Night Live Sayin?!

Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr.
Democratic VP Nominee

Sarah Louise Heath Palin
Republican VP Nominee

After buzzing around looking at BLOGS, I found a couple of wonderful BLOGS that had the word "politics" in them, and I noticed that I didn't RUN. Why? ~ because there were a couple of LINKS that made me roll with laughter!

Although, I must say, Biden is "the man", and Saturday Night Live needs to find someone who looks more like him. What do you all think?

. . .Well, you can tell me after you take a look at the LINKS.

Because, after watching the following LINKS from Saturday Night Live. Especially after SEEing the real VP Nominee Debate -- WAIT . . . maybe that wasn't the right word choice -- "real" . . . I just couldn't get over the likeness of Palin ~ especially with her body language and demeanor. Hahahahh! So funny! What a doll. . . . I mean, I really came away from watching those videos smiling!

Queen Latifah was sooooo funny! ~ You'll SEE.

WE ALL need something to LAUGH about when it comes to what is going on in the world of POLITICS ~ SERIOUSLY. Because some folks seem to be laughing all the way to the BANK . . . I think it is time that WE do the same -- WE should be lined up for our portion of the $700 billion dollar bail~out ~ are YOU with me? LET'S GO! . . .

But before WE go, and before you watch the VIDEOS from Saturday Night LIVE, keep in mind the question I asked YOU . . . which is more along the lines of REALITY? The "real" debate, the "real" interview?

or SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!!

ENJOY! ~

Saturday Night LIVE Palin INTERVIEW link

Saturday Night Live Palin/Biden Debate link

VISIT a fellow BLOGGER who also has something to SAY . . .

Political Talk

Something to Say Straight Talk

Do leave your comments!
René

I'm BACK with M-n-M Moments . . .

Alright, I was talking about M-n-M Moments . . .

I wanted to give you an couple of examples ~ and I know they will ring a bell inside of many of you. Seeing as how everyone is intently LISTENING now, here WE go ~

Just keep in mind that M-n-M Moments don't let you walk up on them, they come and walk up on YOU!

Of course, YOU are not the type to have one of those moments, it is always someone else having the M-n-M Moment. If you don't know what I'm talking about, read the prior BLOG post.

Those M-n-M people will tip up on you, and unload their frame of mind, position of spirit, hands of DRAMA, and movement of tongue. It is a bizzare world WE live in, and it is liable to happen at any time, and in any place, and without WARNING. So BE READY!

Here is an example of a M-n-M Moment I recently experienced:

I was having a very typical telephone conversation with one other individual (who will go un~named) ... when SUDDENLY, they just made this horrific sound like a monster from the BAIL~OUT Lagoon. Ever heard a sound like that? Well, trust me, you don't want to. It was really strange ~ weird ~ almost the kind of sound that makes your skin crawl, and your hair stand on end -- picture that -- [and it wasn't the kind of sound that makes you go hmmmm either]. The GENDER ~ MALE. M-n-M Moment or C~r~A~z~Y!? You be the judge.

Then, on another occasion, I was minding my own business, when a woman walked up to me, and into my Office space, to inform me that she couldn't take it any more . . . WHY? Because my perfume was making her sick! She was red as a HOT stove eye, and she had this crazed look in her eye. Okay ~ but get this . . .

I wasn't wearing any perfume.

Hmmmmmm ~ M-n-M Moment or C~r~A~Z~Y!?

Here's my CONCLUSION to the problem:

Wear EAR plugs ~ Cover your EYES --

And, if possible, find a nice sofa to relax on ~ You'll need it if you run into a whole lot of these M-n-M Moments or C~R~a~Z~e~D and D~a~Z~e~D individuals.

And REMEMBER ~ keep your feet in motion . . . you may need to use them!

PEACE OUT ~
René