Post date: May 10, 2012 12:50:44 PM
Have this and two more pieces of art in my latest series to forward to you. Got my computer fixed finally after numerous trips to the Geek Squad at Best Buys. May be an elderly gent, however have come to the conclusion that the techies, geeks and nerds, whose parents invested thousands into their educations, aren't really as smart as we perceive them to be. You get a lot of theoretical possibilities, let's try this or I'll have to keep you computer for a few days and go over this problem with my supervisor. That supervisor is somehow never around or to be found. He normally has degrees in theology and floral design and was only hired to provide the customer with the heartbreaking news that their computer is on its last leg and it would be wise to purchase a new one and euthanize the old one, even though it was purchased just six months ago. In order to help the customer deal with their grief and anxiety, he states that he is authorized to give a meager discount on any new computer available in the store if said customer will donate his almost deceased computers organs (hard drive, memory or other built-in components) to their donor program. He will also, as a theologian and floral designer arrange for a last viewing with religious persuasion rites, obituary notice in a local trade journal and of course, appropriate floral arrangements. Naturally there is a small fee, which he has been contracted by his store to offer and perform. They only receive a small portion of his fee, as they are more concerned with assisting in abating the customers grief and truly care about the loss that the customer must endure. I chose to let my Intel I-3 Core friend enjoy its last days, walking on it remaining one leg, smelling the uncut flowers in my yard. Also perplexed the Squad, by asking if they had note pads, pens and stamps in the store. They couldn't phantom why someone might delight in getting a personal hand written note via USPS rather than an email. As Bob Dylan sang "the times they are a changing".
Here is another new piece titled "Different Approaches And Methods". It is 15" long x 5" wide x 4 1/2" high. The following is written on the bottom: "They had different ideas and philosophies. However, both made sure we kept on track, worked together and got to where we needed to be".
One of the horrible things in society today is that most children are growing up in single-parent homes. I don't lambaste any parent who tries to do the best for their child, but a quick trip to the altar and a quick exit when "incompatibility" arises only short- changes those that lust and self-gratification created. You seldom hear "we stayed together for the sake of the children" nowadays. We wonder why kids are so often confused when they find themselves having to re-adjust to their second, third or fourth step-father/mother or their same-sex parents. Am conservative about government and business, yet extremely liberal about one's personal life. However, I hold fast that once two people bring another into this world, it is their obligation to care for and provide the proper direction needed and sacrifice personal desires, wants and self-deity until that child is capable of functioning on their own. Know many couples that persevered, making sure that they lived up to their parental obligations and responsibilities. Some worked out cordial agreements as not to throw their children under a bus and not give them what the deserved and were entitled to. I PRAISE THEM.
Is rather funny, that like those strays on the streets, that aimlessly roam, not knowing how or where to go, I was fortunate to have been taken in and tutored by couples who put off their "incompatibilities". They made sure I kept on the right track and got to where I needed to be. I may not have been their child, but instilled within them was their parental obligations and responsibilities. I thank them for having such convictions.
Having a male and a female to relate to helps one acclimate to their journey through life. Had four sisters and one brother in my family. We never all lived together after my mother passed away before I was two. Was lucky to have a great influence from my uncles, more than my aunts. My sisters, when we intermingled, fortunately gave the female perspective of life. Have to admit that their input allowed me to take advantage of some of those fine young maidens/damsels in my youth and even years after. Each of us need those different perspectives in life. On one hand a woman loves receiving flowers, but is in awe of your black eye you got in defending her honor, it is the most wonderful compliment she can receive. You don't learn those things in a single-parent or same-sex situation. Life is give and take and if you don't understand both sides, you end up masturbating in a bus stop and think you had a meaningful experience. No matter the source of your personal education, it does require both sexes and A CONTINUUM OF INPUT FROM BOTH OF THEM.
Heard an argument between a couple once. One said to the other "you don't have to love me, but love your children and let's do what is right for THEM". I just don't want any more for these poor souls wondering down the streets not having a map or guidelines to follow. When you see punctured arms or a mother of seven, waiting on that government check, as a decent human being, do you not question "where in the hell are the people that brought them in to this world?
I HOPEFULLY should get a response or two from this missive. I am just getting older and it is getting quite difficult keep up with all those kids that keep showing up at my door and want someone to care about them. Have a great respect for all of you PROFESSIONALS and supposedly educated out there, but need you to answer the questions posed to me.
Have a good one and if interested help me dry up the tears in those little one's eyes.
John Michael, Ralph, Rocko, Frank or Whoever
(To see photos of the above art piece "Different Approaches And Methods", go to https://sites.google.com/site/jmdodigartphotos )