From St. Patrick's Til Now

Reasons (or not) for infrequent posts: 1)My laptop is getting fixed. 2)I've been using a digital point-and-shoot that I am trading for some photos. 3)My preoccupation with Maggie (cooking, walking, walking), which she ended today.

Busboys & Poets: Anti-War Show

I have also been asked to be part of an anti-war show at Busboys & Poets. I might even read in their anti-war poetry reading. I am a member of Vets for Peace. Maybe I have time to grow the old 'stache back before Monday. (Photo by Mario Tama)

here's the blurb:

March 19, 2007 (Monday) Observance of the 4th anniversary of the U.S. military assault on Iraq and the beginning of what has turned into one of this nation's longest military engagements. Four years of war and occupation; four years of death and destruction; four years of a war that never should have happened.
Gallery Event 6:00 PM
Reflections in War, Visions for Peace: Artist Perspectives on Four War Years
Four years from the night President Bush ordered war operations across Iraq announcing an unprecedented war, the public can see works by dissenting artists who include those most affected: Iraq War Veterans and Iraqi citizens. Artwork may be purchased for the benefit of participating artists and organizations. Refreshments are provided.
7 PM DISCUSS - Artists and policy experts host a discussion exploring the historic and future significance art holds as a catalyst for change in culture and ultimately, government policy - as well as strategic collaborations that must be strengthened between artists and progressive activists.
8 PM DISSENT -Wordsmiths crash the microphone with dissent, from the sky falls poetry peace-bent. Poets from across the Nation offer crash-course Iraq analysis, for the uninformed.
SPONSORS: Institute for Policy Studies, Code Pink, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, Iraqi Voices for Peace and Busboys and Poets

Janis Goodman: Shifting Waters

I wrote a series of poems, "Poems inspired by Janis Goodman's drawing and w/ her drawings in mind" that will be available during her solo show at Flash Point Gallery in Chinatown. Also in the show's brochure are writings by David Gariff, National Gallery of Art, and Lucy Hogg, The Corcoran Gallery of Art.

March 22 - April 21, 2007
The graphite drawings in Janis Goodman's Shifting Waters focus on water in its various guises, exploring the patterns and movements of tides; the movement of water, waterfalls and splashes; and the natural habitats surrounding waterways. Featuring approximately 12 large-scale drawings, this grouping of works highlights the artist's elegant, gestural approach to mark-making. Goodman's drawings elicit contemplation on this vital natural force and its critical place in the ecological balance, the uses and importance of clean water and the devastating impact of water pollution on the ecosystem.

I am part of this photography exhibit March 15, in Georgetown. There will be good food and drinks there. If you can't make it on the Ides of March, the photos will be up from the 15th to the 31st. FYI:BYOB (Bring Your Own Body-armor) Someone is likely to get stabbed.
Knew Gallery
1639 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC
(202)338-4588

Trip to New York w/ Maggie

I went to New York w/ Maggie and used a disposable 35mm w/ flash (my new favorite camera). Saw my old buddy Chazz Palminteri. Saw another famous old friend, Corey Riggle, he works for D-Touch Studios. Saw a beautiful section of Long Island Sound. ... went to a reservoir ... And visited Maggie's family including her twin sister, Katie.

Kitchen: Andrew Bain's beer pose

Livingroom: Saturday night television

LADFH P 123

Artsy Journalism, Insane Drinking - Frank Day

Last nights photojournalism opening at the Corcoran was very impressive. I hate to say it was better than last year's, but it was (not including my thesis, of course). Very artistic. Very easy to understand. There is still an entire week left to check it out!

Corcoran Photojournalism Opening

Opening Season @ the Corcoran begins tomorrow Feb 15 at 6pm!!!!! I love this time of year. It puts me back on my regular weekly schedule of public insults. Beer, food, art, good people, bad people ...

LADFH P 120

"...
peanuts in a celluloid bag
that's the best

spraying roaches
a clean pair of stockings
natural guts defeating natural talent
that's the best

in front of firing squads
throwing crusts to seagulls
slicing tomatoes
that's the best

rugs with cigarette burns
cracks in sidewalks
waitresses still sane
that's the best

my hands dead
my heart dead
silence
adagio of rocks
the world ablaze
that's the best
for me."

-Charles Bukowski
(Love Is A Dog From Hell, p.120)