Sometimes you have to look back to move forward

I recently found this weirdo painting at my parents' house. I think I did it in the 80's while listening to REM and trying to make sense of the lyrics. Waste of time. But back then I had a lot of time to waste. I don't remember much about this piece, other than it's Queen Victoria with some kinda symbols from Dutch 17th Century Vanitas still-life painting, a la Andy Warhol repetition. Gee, I used to be so deep, but now I don't take myself that seriously. It needs to be touched up cause it got damaged. Seems like nobody really cared about it. And that's just how I felt back then after my first "love" dumped me for some vacuous blonde.

Puzzles from the past. It's June, and as another birthday looms, I realize I may need reading glasses. Can't read the fine print. Trying to make sense of things again. Wish I had more time to waste. The Shanty's not coming back. Neither is Saylor's. But at least there's Hersh's! And I just heard from Katie Bee that Hava Java on 19th St. will be having art shows. Starting June 12. See LV Voice for more info http://lvvoice.blogspot.com/

The first show will feature the work of legendary local artist Greg Weaver, who started an art scene in Allentown in the 70's. This is great news, and I will be posting about it when I get more info. Obama gives me hope. Let's be civil, but let's not take any BS. So........... get outta the way of MY weekend. It's gonna be hot.