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Where do you get your news?

5/16/2020

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We turn on the TV to get showered with fear: information about CoVid-19 ravaging populations and economies; political scheming and dealing (both sides); international finger-pointing;, violent acts vaguely justified as getting-even; and sometimes eloquent reporting simply  describing "bad-manners".  

Last night we watched something different. A tv documentary about Garry Marshall who was inclined to produce entertainment based upon fun, families, friendships, (Happy Days, Lavern and Shirley, Mork and Mindy) which seemed to represent values of the '50s. He went on to produce touching romantic movies (Pretty Woman, Overboard, Princess Bride, ).  I didn't know that.

Where I'm going with this is that today's TV, facebook, and twitter seems fixated upon "winners and losers" rather than non-judgmental acceptance eloquently stated by Rodney King "why can't we just get along?". (remember him, and the circumstances?)

This weekend my 5th Moravian History blog is published reflecting a time in the 1500s when reading news of current events was balanced equally with reading "Good News" found in the Gospels. To illustrate this, I attach my drawing of the Kralice Bible, now regarded a treasure in the Czech Republic, illegally published in the Czech language by revolutionaries known as the Bohemian Brethren.  

I'm not suggesting that we should disregard news of the current world events.  I am suggesting, however, that reading the Bible or similar inspirational material might give balance to our current outlook, and tamp down any tendency to stoke anger.
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M2R Trailfest, same art display, but different ...

5/4/2020

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This year the M2R Trailfest celebration will be different, thanks to social distancing requirements imposed by Covid 19.  Public celebration events will be eliminated or greatly curtailed, but art from different local artists will be displayed along the fence lining the walkway through downtown Marietta.

One of my pieces of art will be on display: Zion represents the Zion Church buildings in Marietta, my architectural rendering of the "old" and "new" versions of the proud and enduring African-American heritage here.

Beginning next Saturday, May 9, I understand you are invited to safely walk along the walk/bike trail near downtown to see this and works of many  talented artists exhibited on the fence. Be respectful. Keep your distance from each other, but do take a walk or bike ride at your leisure to enjoy the Spring weather and the blossoming talent on exhibit.

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