And they were never seen again
Separation Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, September 2011
Can we go back now please?
Author Archives: Thoughts & other babble
Donna Moss on The West Wing
I think…our side has done a bad job explaining that what we’re fighting for is important. It’s not about abstract programs and endless acronyms, but real things that affect real people, like affording college.
Donna in “Separation of Powers” on The West Wing
Amy Gardner on The West Wing
First of all, I’m crazy about the President, Josh. I’ve been crazy about him for longer than you’ve known who he was. And I’ll keep poking him with a stick. That’s how I show my love.
Amy Gardner in “The Red Mass” on The West Wing
That’s a long-ass frame for a bike
That’s a long-ass frame for a bike
Moscow, July 2010
Where Politics Are Complex, Simple Joys at the Beach
NY Times Article: Where Politics Are Complex, Simple Joys at the Beach
Jon Stewart (via myquotelibrary)
If you don’t stick to your values when they’re being tested, they’re not values: they’re hobbies.
Toby in response to cutting the NEA budget on The West Wing
There is a connection between progress of a society and progress in the Arts. The age of Pericles was also the age of Phidias. The age of Lorenzo de Medici was also the age of Leonardo Da Vinci. The age of Elizabeth was the age of Shakespeare.
Toby in “Gone Quiet” on The West Wing
It’s an interesting question. It goes back to my question the other day about artists and speaking the truth.
Artist in his studio
Artist in his studio
Remabrandt, c. 1969, 9.8 by 12.6 inches, MFA Boston
One of my all time favorites. A perfect representation of the intimate art making process.
I still want one!!!
I still want one!!!
Mandrogy, Russia, June 2010
Aaron Sorkin’s Poet Laureate
An artist’s job is to captivate you for however long as we’ve asked for your attention. If we stumble into truth, we got lucky, and I don’t get to decide what truth is…I write poetry, Toby. That’s how I enter the world.
Tabitha Fortis in “The U.S. Poet Laureate” on The West Wing
I whole heartedly agree with the first sentence. I just ask, if artists can’t decide what truth is who can? Can anyone?
