Archive for the 'Arts' Category

09/07 The Trip to the Park

I normally do not even bring a camera to an outing in the park. Today, something told me I should. I was watching my sons play in the grass, when I noticed a bald eagle circling overhead. I have always been interested in nature, so I snapped a couple of shots. They turned out to be magnificent. I am thinking of adding them to a local art show, to be considered with some of the other great photography in Houston. It is rare to able to capture something like an eagle on film in Texas, so I am happy to have had the chance.

08/26 Father-in-law

My father-in-law is all tatted up. I think he had a mid life crisis at age 35. I mean he was married and a dad at a young age. Twenty years later they were divorced, and he got tattoos. He has like six. He is all into Harley Davidson, so he has a bunch of those a couple of cross tattoos, and eagle. You know your standard group of tattoos. My son is still pretty young, so he is so amazed by all of them. It is funny to see him just stare, and be like, what is that? Got to love grandpa!

08/26 Dancing Around Lies vs. Dancing Around the Stage

The Moment of Truth and So You Think You Can Dance are among both the best and worst of reality TV today. The Moment of Truth sinks to new lows in the history of TV that you didn’t even know could be reached, by using lie detectors to probe foolish participants for their deepest, darkest, most shameful and humiliating secrets. So You Think You Can Dance, on the other hand, is a talent/reality hybrid that is actually balanced and fair. This show knows how to entertain with fierce competition without resorting to cruelty or manipulation. Judges give criticism that is actually constructive and competitors seem to be good sports.

08/18 Where can I learn to play tabla drums?

I have seen a performance of someone playing the tabla drum and I was really impressed. These drums are very cool, and I would love to learn how to play them. I have a lot of experience with percussion instruments, so hopefully it won’t be too difficult for me to learn. However, I need to find someone to teach me how to play. Can anyone tell me where I might be able to get lessons on how to play the tabla drum? Are lessons widely available? I am assuming they aren’t since I haven’t seen them offered before, but I haven’t been looking either.

08/16 Website Design Dallas Prominence

If your wider audience finds the site hard to use, it’ll almost certainly be problematic for those with disabilities or learning difficulties. Often, hiring a website design dallas company to design websites for you is not the best use of your financial resources. Keep products and services displayed prominently on the page as this allows new and returning customers to visualise what they will be getting. News column with latest headlines flashing on the screen makes a website look more interactive.

08/11 Where can I find this?

I really want to find some nice pictures to hang up in my daughter’s room. Does anyone know where I can find nice kids wall art for sale on the internet? I don’t want to get anything that adults wouldn’t think was nice as well. I don’t want anything meant for a baby’s room. The girls are old enough that they would like real artwork if the theme was something that they like and are interested in. It could be something like faeries or flowers, but I am open to almost anything. I will know the perfect pictures when I see them.

08/10 What Design Should My Tattoo Be?

I am considering getting a tattoo. I am not a young kid, though, so I am looking for suggestions on a good tattoo design. While some people think it is ok to cover your entire arm in an intricate tattoo design, that just isn’t me. I am wanting something that reflects my personality. I have seen tattoos with a cartoon character or other animal such as a tiger. Don’t want to go there. I need a design, maybe more tribal, which is simple and tasteful, without being too big or too colorful. I think I will keep looking around until just the right idea comes to my mind.

08/09 Are You a Fan of Batman Movies?

 How many of these movies have you seen, going back to the first of the modern movies about the winged superhero? I’m not the world’s biggest batman fanatic; in fact, I prefer the campy old tv version of the superhero story that starred Adam West. But I’m glad there have been so many new takes on the batman figure. What a variety of actors have portrayed the hero - Val Kilmer, Michael Keaton, George Clooney and now Christian Bale. The villains in thebatman movies are a big part of their appeal. Who is your favorite? The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, maybe even Mr. Freeze is your favorite bad guy. Then there are the femme fatales, Poison Ivy and the Catwoman. I wonder where the story will go next?

08/04 Obama Has My Vote On At Least One Thing

I haven’t been a big fan of Barack Obama, although I really must commend him for showing respect to his fellow politicians and Presidential contenders by chastising Ludacris for recording and showcasing the “outrageously offensive ” song, “Politics As Usual”. In the song, Ludacris, one of rap music’s most well-known celebrities, targeted everyone from President Bush to Senator Hillary Clinton to Senator John McCain and even Jesse Jackson. Kudos to Obama for advocating playing fair and keeping it clean. Obama acknowledged that despite differences we may have on the political forefront, we all still share values that we want to instill in our children on the home front.

07/24 My Leeds wedding photographer

When I want to remember my wedding day, all I have to do is pull out an album full of those happy memories. I always feel proud of myself for finding such a great Leeds wedding photographer. It really makes a difference who takes your pictures. And believe me, you want to look good in your wedding pictures! Over time, my wedding dress has actually started looking a little bit dated but the pictures have a classic look that keeps me looking good no matter what! There is nothing worse that seeing bad photographs of yourself so I’m glad I feel good about my wedding album.

07/20 Why Visit Jewel Cave National Monument

When most people think of a national monument, the picture things like the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC or perhaps the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.  However, there are many other national monuments around the country.  One of the most spectacular is Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota.  Located in the Black Hills National Forest and covering almost 1,300 acres, this monument is home to the second longest cave in the world.

The currently explored length of the cave is just over 141 miles in length, though new passages and new parts of the cave are still being discovered.  This area is rich in beauty and in things to entice visitors to the area.  You’ll discover why it’s called "Jewel" Cave.  Beautiful calcite crystals "grow" like delicate pink flowers throughout the cave.  Gypsum strands and incredible stone formations are found throughout the cave.  In fact, this is the most diverse cave system in the world.

Visitors will find a number of ranger-guided tours through the cave, from casual walking tours discussing the formation and history of the cave to more adventurous spelunking expeditions.  Enjoy hiking and walking trails above the cave, experience the immense natural beauty and rich history of the area throughout the year.

07/15 Picking out your tattoo

When picking out a tattoo, it’s very important to choose something that has some significant meaning to you. One good example if nothing else comes to mind is choosing zodiac tattoos. It’s something personal since it stands for the person you are, and often times it really reflects your true characteristics. I know that my own sign is usually spot on with my personality so having a zodiac sign would be something that I could always carry with me, and never feel like it was something I might regret. That’s always everyone’s fear when choosing tattoos, is having it be something they will regret. So don’t make that mistake. Choose something that has meaning to you.

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