Capitalism Reigns… True Democracy is Dead

Democracy is dead.  Capitalism reigns. This has never been more clear than it is today.  For those of you who followed the Copenhagen summit for global climate change, I’m sure you’ll understand what I’m saying.  Last December, the Presidents, Prime-Ministers, and dignitaries from 192 of the world’s 197 countries met in Copenhagen, Denmark to discuss [...]

Identifying a New Purpose…

Most of the posts in this blog space will contribute to my understanding of a new purpose.  I have recently begun an independent directed study though which I aim to explore several communities of artists that have had significant and shaping impact on their greater societies.  The aim is to discover common traits and characteristics [...]

Plastic and the Albatross

I have spent a couple of hours over the last week or two reading and viewing Chris Jordan’s video blog about his “Midway Journey.”  At www.midwayjourney.com, Chris shares photos and video clips as he journals his experience walking amid the decimation of young Albatross birds on the Midway Atoll.  As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, [...]