zEDz Online Digest

Issue # 47 ~ Friday, 09 June, 2000

"Yesterday's success is tomorrow's hunger." --Zedwaldo

Zeditorial

"Art Marches On"

This week I continue in my journey of discovery with three more artists. Actually, one of them is better known as an architect. Yes, I am talking of Frank Lloyd Wright. My first hint of his existence was when the United States issued an ugly little stamp in his honor. Since then I have attended a drawing class that actually used some of his buildings as subjects to practice on. He was born yesterday, as a matter of fact, in 1867. FLW is perhaps one of the most important Architects of the the 20th Century (which still isn't over, by the way), and possibly America's most influential Architect. But many artists have drawn inspiration from his "works of art."

On Tuesday of this week, John Trumbull was born, in the year 1756. That makes him the oldest artist of this week's bunch. How American can an artist be? John is the guy who is responsible for the Declaration of independence. Not the act, of course, but the painted image that has become world famous. And, yes, there are stamps that depict this image, so it is quite easy to obtain official reprints. As for a pictorial history of the American Revolution, you can hardly go wrong by viewing a selection of John's paintings. He comes with high credentials, he served with George Washington.

Moving on to Wednesday, specifically in the year 1848, we note the birth of Paul Gauguin. Gauguin, the only non-American featured this week, was from French Polynesia. Sounds exotic, doesn't it? I hope he wasn't an exotic dancer... before the change... into an artist, that is. Forgive me, it was a passing thought. Anyway, this guy had the honor of studying with Van Gogh. Perhaps that is where he picked up the idea of vivid color. But living and working in Tahiti has it's rewards... and influences. I'll leave the rest to your imagination... and exploration of the Art Links below.

Be sure to check out my new feature this week... the "Pic of the week." As always, this will be something that I personally have been involved with. In this case, it is either photography, or art... usually by my own hand. Enjoy.

Have a wonder-filled week!

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Pic of the week

"Broken Glory"
(click on image to enlarge)

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Poetry

Awaken

Awake to the difference;
Can you hear that sound?
Awake to it's whisper;
It comes from all around.

Listen with your eyes,
Focus with your ears;
Just let it all unfold,
and take away your fears.

Take your share of confidence;
Believe in what is right.
For when you know you're wonderful,
you'll be gifted with insight.

Copyright © 2000 E.D.Griswold (aka Zedwaldo), all rights reserved.

Check out my poetry connection:
Poetry House of Zedwaldo

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JOKES?

A GOOD LESSON IN LIFE

On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged, well-off white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating. "What seems to be the problem Madam?" asked the attendant. "Can't you see?" she said, "You've sat me next to a kafir. I can't possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me another seat!" "Please calm down, Madam." the stewardess replied. "The flight is very full today, but I'll tell you what I'll do - I'll go and check to see if we have any seats available in club or first class." The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man beside her (not to mention many of the surrounding passengers).

A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good news, which she delivers to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self-satisfied grin: "Madam, unfortunately, as I suspected, economy is full. I've spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class." Before the lady has a chance to answer, the stewardess continues... "It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain felt that it was outrageous that someone should be forced to sit next such an obnoxious person." Having said that, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said: "So if you'd like to get your things, sir, I have your seat ready for you..." At which point, apparently the surrounding passengers stood and gave a standing ovation while the black man walked up to the front of the plane...

thanks to http://www.keepahead.com/

Your Heart

The teacher advised the class to start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance, and instructed them to put their right hands over their hearts and repeat after him. He looked around the room as he started the recitation, "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." When his eyes fell on Little Johnny, he noticed his hand over the right cheek of his buttocks. "Little Johnny, I will not continue till you put your hand over your heart." Little Johnny replied, "It is over my heart." After several attempts to get Little Johnny to put his hand over his heart, the teacher asked, "Why do you think that is your heart?" "Because, every time my Grandma comes to visit, she picks me up, pats me here, and says, 'Bless your little heart,' and my Grandma wouldn't lie."

thanks to http://www.jokeseveryday.com/

JOKE-LINK of the Week:
http://www.pythonline.com/

Heard a good one lately? Clue me in, throw me a bone. I'll take suggestions. Write one yourself and Email it to me. If I like it, I may feature it here.

Links and URL's

Another Viral Threat? http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/06/09/hacker.attack.02/index.html

What can we do about Hackers? http://antivirus.about.com/compute/antivirus/library/weekly/aa060300a.htm

Short attention span? Check out the short film circuit: http://www.abcnews.go.com/onair/WorldNewsNow/wnn000601_webshorts_feature.html

500 Paying customers? http://netculture.about.com/internet/netculture/library/weekly/aa060700a.htm

European Football (hint: the ball is round): http://www.onefootball.com/index.phtml

ART ~ Links

Frank Lloyd Wright

The Foundation (yes, there is a foundation): http://www.franklloydwright.org/
The Conservatory: http://www.swcp.com/FLW/
Nice pics here: http://members.aol.com/ddukesf/
Take a photo tour: http://www.oprf.com/flw/
Index and building guide: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/1469/flwbuild.html

John Trumbull

Early American Review: http://earlyamerica.com/review/summer/trumbull.html
Bartlet's Quotations: http://www.bartleby.com/99/307.html
Art History (the Declaration of Independence): http://www.tcdc.com/ddiscs/bddisc1b.htm
Trumbull Historical Society: http://trumbull.ct.us/history/

Paul Gauguin

Gauguin Online: http://www.cockpit.be/gauguin/
WebMuseum: http://mexplaza.udg.mx/wm/paint/auth/gauguin/
Lucid Cafe` http://www2.lucidcafe.com/lucidcafe/library/96jun/gauguin.html
National Gallery of Art: http://www.nga.gov/cgi-bin/psearch?Request=A&Person=11750
Orazio Centaro's Art Images: http://www.ocaiw.com/gauguin.htm (nice index and collection here)

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