The Outsider Artist and His Art Outside

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A while ago I had the happy accident of running across an outdoor mural by outsider artist Don Porcella. You can see the previous piece I did about the mural here (along with a photo of it) and read some of the thoughts that arose for me here. I interviewed Don last week for the Arts Express radio program; the show—and the interview—is running this week on 40+ Pacifica radio station affiliates across the country.

You can hear the fascinating conversation I had with Don by clicking the grey triangle above. I’ve also posted above a photo of the Shanghai Woman pipe cleaner sculpture which he talked about in the interview.

To hear the entire one-hour Arts Express broadcast you can click here.

Lovin’ You: Minnie Riperton

Minnie Riperton’s voice was unique in the realm of pop music. This version is from a 1975 television broadcast of The Midnight Special. The song, written by Riperton, hit #1 in April 1975. The version above is a little different and longer than the released studio version, but still very special.

Thanks to YouTuber 一心阁

Poem–Tarot: The Lovers

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Tarot: The Lovers

The velvet costume envelopes his chest
He must have plumage:
Patterned silk, quilts, brocades
Oriole orange
Tanager scarlet
Feathered brilliance.

She more melancholic
Plumage less radiant
Drabber, smaller.

Entangled in the purple bulrushes
He enfolds her
Into the layers of his robe.

O! For a life of naked imperfection in an open field!

Young At Heart: Sinatra

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Monday’s Birthday Girl celebrates number ninety.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

But Is It Organic?

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Outside the Hollow Nickel Pub

Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York