I read this earlier this week, and I remembered my own graduation. I remembered myself on stage, giving my speech. Glancing at my weeping mother. Hugging her right after the ceremony was over and telling her I was going out with my friends to celebrate. And then, I read the article again, and I realized something. I didn't build my life away from her. She knew everything. Not almost everything.. just everything. I wondered if she felt the feelings the writer described in that article. And I wondered if maybe things would be different between us now had I lead a life she had no idea about. I don't know.
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Happy Birthday, Kay Knight!
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My friend, R, linked me to Banksy's artwork, and I'm in love. Here are some of my favorites:
And of course I have to mention that he turned one of my favorite Van Gogh paintings...
into this:
He's great! I liked the "take this- society" one too.
ReplyDeleteDid you read the manifesto on his website though? Seems like a waste to me...
F.
ReplyDeleteYeah! Love the messages he's sending;)
Yes, I did. A waste, and G. Davis needs therapy!;p
At least now we know that a graffiti campaigns are an option. How about we head to the department with a few spray cans as your graduation prank?;)
the article is sooo touching!
ReplyDeleteoo i reeeeeally like the painting.. so creative and original.. just like u! ;)
A Journal Entry
ReplyDeleteIt brought tears to my eyes:)
Hehe, thank you! I'm humbled;$
i loved them all :)
ReplyDeleteلا اعرف لماذا و لكنني ألاحظ بعض الأباء و الأمهات يتصرفون بعدائية اتجاه استقلالية ابنائهم
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Kila Ma6goog
True. Kids need time to build themselves away from their family, but not all parents give their children a chance to do that.
My father finds our independence threatening at times, but he deals with it quietly;)
Pathetic article...
ReplyDeleteI agree that parents should give some space to their kids to build their own life, but at the same time I dont blame them to be concerned about their kids!
ladywhisper
ReplyDeleteI found the article extremely touching.
They have to be concerned.
Thank u for sharing the paintings:)
ReplyDeletePalomino
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome:)
aww! *hug*
ReplyDeleteAllah y5aleeha lich inshallah, w5aleech leha!
Haven't gotten through to reading the article yet, but it's definitely on my "list" :p~
I never made it to my graduation party.. stomach flue (1st time in my life :p)
Love Banksy!
The Archer
ReplyDeleteHehe, same to you!;D
Read it!
Damn, you missed something that would have been very memorable;\
Love him, too!
Banksy's work is amazing!
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ReplyDeleteLove it!
The art (literal) of revolution (or is it revolution of art).. I can just feel the power rise up.. simply wow..
ReplyDeleteCan art, change the world?
N.
ReplyDeleteI believe that art can change the world:)