The scripture you used was meant for members of the church. Matthew 25 is a much better bit of scripture to site. Let's keep things in context. Jesus also said, "The poor you have with you always." He wasn't happy about that fact. But it was and is a fact that will plague us until He returns and our selfishness rises up to accuse us ALL at the judgment seat of Christ. While we're at it let's also not forget that the flooding destruction may have been a mere fraction of what it was if the elected officials of New Orleans would have put the proper monies into strengthening the levy system like they were supposed to instead of using it elsewhere and banking on the day of destruction not coming while they were in office. It is far too easy to play the race card in this case. I am color blind. I believe in the 'human race'... and am usually embarrassed for it's inability to work together and 'get over it' when some idiot decides not to.
I came from a pretty decent family but along the way I must have developed some habits that just weren't right. I hope everyone enjoys the show. Free party hats will be given to the first 100 people.
I've been in the Liberty/Paramount building and believe after decades of false starts and faux face lifts that it has fallen into violent and dangerous disrepair. There are no heroes to save it on any horizon. To this building (and the historic speakeasy that hides in its basement)I sadly say, "Rest In Peace". Sometimes we need to just bury our dead. There's nothing dignified about shaking the body of a dead man and shouting about how we can bring it back to life by looking at it's baby pictures. With regards to the Stambaugh Building I believe that it was and is completely irresponsible to gut and expose her to additional destruction by the elements. Not only is this building a major part of our downtown skyline with the promise of better future days ahead, it has great bones to hold new business and even condo housing for generations to come. Doesn't this city have any enforceable checks and balances or code standards for building owners? We chase down slum lords about neighborhood properties in disrepair and even issue warnings and window stickers for people who let their grass grow too high. We even arrest people for stripping abandoned houses for their recyclable innards. Are you telling us that it's fine to go into a major downtown area and just start gutting to the point of eyesore an historic landmark in a city that is trying to methodically revitalize itself and draw the eye of new business without so much as a hall pass from city hall? Inaction is it's own embarrassment. Plywood and plastic window coverings. I hope they get some kind of bright green colored sheeting on sale at some discount DIY outlet. Nothing says, "Welcome to the heart of our city. We gave up our public and professional image for a sloppy kick in the mouth. It's OK. Those boots are worn by people from out of town. The experts are always from out of town." quite like that will. Owners of historic business properties should have to make repairs to code just like an electrician or a plumber has to. Maybe I'll go home and set my house on fire. It needs a few new windows too. Fear not. I'll put a fence up first. Hey, they allowed it downtown. At least I have an exit strategy. I'm going to hide in Cleveland.
Thanks for the coverage. I hope that everyone has a good time at the show. I think that the teaming up of Art Youngstown and Barnes and Noble Bookstores to create a community gallery in a public space with solid viewer traffic is a great idea. Stop by, buy some books, drink some coffee, and see some art. Can't beat that. See you at the reception on May 14 at 7PM. Don't forget to check out samples of my new character animation on YouTube (keywords: Yambar, Spells, El Mucho Grande) and my pro-site at www.yambar.com Now if we can just get rid of this goofy weather....
Posted on July 20 at 1:08 p.m.
The scripture you used was meant for members of the church. Matthew 25 is a much better bit of scripture to site. Let's keep things in context. Jesus also said, "The poor you have with you always." He wasn't happy about that fact. But it was and is a fact that will plague us until He returns and our selfishness rises up to accuse us ALL at the judgment seat of Christ.
While we're at it let's also not forget that the flooding destruction may have been a mere fraction of what it was if the elected officials of New Orleans would have put the proper monies into strengthening the levy system like they were supposed to instead of using it elsewhere and banking on the day of destruction not coming while they were in office. It is far too easy to play the race card in this case. I am color blind. I believe in the 'human race'... and am usually embarrassed for it's inability to work together and 'get over it' when some idiot decides not to.
Posted on March 30 at 1:14 p.m.
I came from a pretty decent family but along the way I must have developed some habits that just weren't right. I hope everyone enjoys the show. Free party hats will be given to the first 100 people.
Posted on June 13 at 12:49 p.m.
I've been in the Liberty/Paramount building and believe after decades of false starts and faux face lifts that it has fallen into violent and dangerous disrepair. There are no heroes to save it on any horizon. To this building (and the historic speakeasy that hides in its basement)I sadly say, "Rest In Peace". Sometimes we need to just bury our dead. There's nothing dignified about shaking the body of a dead man and shouting about how we can bring it back to life by looking at it's baby pictures.
With regards to the Stambaugh Building I believe that it was and is completely irresponsible to gut and expose her to additional destruction by the elements. Not only is this building a major part of our downtown skyline with the promise of better future days ahead, it has great bones to hold new business and even condo housing for generations to come. Doesn't this city have any enforceable checks and balances or code standards for building owners? We chase down slum lords about neighborhood properties in disrepair and even issue warnings and window stickers for people who let their grass grow too high. We even arrest people for stripping abandoned houses for their recyclable innards. Are you telling us that it's fine to go into a major downtown area and just start gutting to the point of eyesore an historic landmark in a city that is trying to methodically revitalize itself and draw the eye of new business without so much as a hall pass from city hall? Inaction is it's own embarrassment. Plywood and plastic window coverings. I hope they get some kind of bright green colored sheeting on sale at some discount DIY outlet. Nothing says, "Welcome to the heart of our city. We gave up our public and professional image for a sloppy kick in the mouth. It's OK. Those boots are worn by people from out of town. The experts are always from out of town." quite like that will. Owners of historic business properties should have to make repairs to code just like an electrician or a plumber has to.
Maybe I'll go home and set my house on fire. It needs a few new windows too. Fear not. I'll put a fence up first. Hey, they allowed it downtown. At least I have an exit strategy. I'm going to hide in Cleveland.
Posted on May 2 at 10:37 a.m.
Thanks for the coverage. I hope that everyone has a good time at the show. I think that the teaming up of Art Youngstown and Barnes and Noble Bookstores to create a community gallery in a public space with solid viewer traffic is a great idea. Stop by, buy some books, drink some coffee, and see some art. Can't beat that. See you at the reception on May 14 at 7PM. Don't forget to check out samples of my new character animation on YouTube (keywords: Yambar, Spells, El Mucho Grande) and my pro-site at www.yambar.com
Now if we can just get rid of this goofy weather....