Painting and Indie Films...

Tonight, I was invited to go to Circle Cinema to catch "Happy Go Lucky." I'm very happy that I went. I have never been to Circle Cinema, but they bring in fabulous indie and foreign films, and I can't wait to go back. I'm really looking forward to seeing "Let The Right One In." I've heard nothing but amazing things about this movie, and I can't believe it's actually coming to Tulsa. Circle Cinema is a gem, and should be enjoyed by all the intellectuals in town...

Afterward, I went home to paint. I haven't been inspired to paint in ages. It was a rare moment, and I took advantage of it. I can't really explain what I was going for, but I was inspired by color. I started with that, and then worked my way into an actual image. I finally saw what I wanted to paint, even though it wasn't really necessary to paint anything other than my feelings...does this make sense? Anyway, I ended up painting something that I kind of feel is a bit telling about the place I'm at right now in life.

The perspective is from out in the middle of the ocean, dark and choppy. Out to the left edge is a cliff, and then from there all the way to the right is more ocean. The sky above the cliff is dark and ominous...pouring rain. Over the rest of the ocean the sky is clearing up, and there's a hint of light coming from the right hand upper corner. The cliff is small compared to the vastness of the sky and the ocean. One tiny speck is standing at the edge of the cliff. The speck must be me. It's no masterpiece, but I like it. The ocean is so big and open...and scary, but the tiny cliff is solid and secure. I would rather be venturing out into this wide ocean than standing in a storm.

Nostradamus picks McCain...

So, I read an article this morning stating that Nostradamus predicted McCain to win the election. With one day left before we know the results, I thought this was a fitting time to post this. For the record, I do not support McCain or Caribou Barbie. Actually, I liked John McCain...I did, before he ever headed out on the campaign trail. And, I'm not a strict democrat...I more or less pick the candidate that I think is best for the job. In general, I loathe politics. Really, it doesn't matter who has the most experience or knowledge...it all comes down to who is more popular. So, yeah...I despise politics. Regardless, I think the best candidate is Obama, mostly because of Joe Biden. So, there's my vote.

Back to Nostradamus...apparently, in Quatrain 78, Century X, he predicted John McCain to win the election. And, here is the proof:

At the war's end:
The Feeble Kept One will strike down the Night
And his Imbecile Queen will rise from the snow
Bedecked in finery and the pelt of a wolf.

Hee hee...Have a Happy Election Day tomorrow!