Sunday, June 8, 2008
Let us not fret over Paul Carpenter's past performance
Let us not fret over Paul Carpenter's past performance
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Would YOU Choose Hillary?
Would YOU Choose Hillary?
Friday, June 6, 2008
Sometimes you have to look back to move forward
Sometimes you have to look back to move forward
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Fellini and Fenders
If it is true, how tres' chic for our upscale boutique and theatre distreect! But those new banners that mark the area may have to be changed to say "Theatre and Auto District." Hey folks, drop your car off for an oil, lube and filter while taking in a foreign film at the historic 19th St. Theatre. We specialize in foreign cars. The city can market this as "Fellini and Fenders." It's so European. I must commend the city for this multicultural and surrealistic vision. This really does show the importance of the arts in Allentown's Renaissance. Or, maybe I'm just dreaming too. Nothing really makes sense to me anymore. C'est la vie!
Fellini and Fenders
If it is true, how tres' chic for our upscale boutique and theatre distreect! But those new banners that mark the area may have to be changed to say "Theatre and Auto District." Hey folks, drop your car off for an oil, lube and filter while taking in a foreign film at the historic 19th St. Theatre. We specialize in foreign cars. The city can market this as "Fellini and Fenders." It's so European. I must commend the city for this multicultural and surrealistic vision. This really does show the importance of the arts in Allentown's Renaissance. Or, maybe I'm just dreaming too. Nothing really makes sense to me anymore. C'est la vie!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
It's a Downtown Happening!
These are pictures from the Chen-Arts Group Meeting held at House of Chen Restaurant in Allentown on Sat. May 31. Thanks Jenny Chen and staff for accomodating our large group. Twenty-eight supporters of the arts in Allentown attended the fun and productive meeting. Thanks to Lee Vedder from the Allentown Art Museum, Joyce Marin Director of Economic and Community Development, Joe Skrapits, Joan Gaydos, Sharon Glassman (AllentownArts Commission)
Pete Lewnes Main St. Manager, Alfonso Todd community activist, and most importantly all the artists. Artist Gregory Coates has volunteered to sponsor our next meeting at his fab studio on Washington St. Details to follow. Let's keep the ball rollin.'
It's a Downtown Happening!
These are pictures from the Chen-Arts Group Meeting held at House of Chen Restaurant in Allentown on Sat. May 31. Thanks Jenny Chen and staff for accomodating our large group. Twenty-eight supporters of the arts in Allentown attended the fun and productive meeting. Thanks to Lee Vedder from the Allentown Art Museum, Joyce Marin Director of Economic and Community Development, Joe Skrapits, Joan Gaydos, Sharon Glassman (AllentownArts Commission)
Pete Lewnes Main St. Manager, Alfonso Todd community activist, and most importantly all the artists. Artist Gregory Coates has volunteered to sponsor our next meeting at his fab studio on Washington St. Details to follow. Let's keep the ball rollin.'
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Chen-Arts Group Meeting
Chen-Arts Group Meeting
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Local Corner Market Returns!
Local Corner Market Returns!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
First Responders of the Blogosphere
Bernie O'Hare: "Maybe I can augment my wardrobe." BernO finally realizes he should look presentable for the ladies of the blogosphere
Michael Molovinsky: i like your photo and the sentiment behind it. when my son was about 5, his mother hired a balloon-man in a gorilla suit to entertain the kids. he was very late and she was vicious. i recall seeing her out on the porch pounding on his chest when he finally arrived. This former hippie and film maker is a great storyteller. Peace, man.
Sorry if I left anyone out. Thanks for responding!
First Responders of the Blogosphere
Bernie O'Hare: "Maybe I can augment my wardrobe." BernO finally realizes he should look presentable for the ladies of the blogosphere
Michael Molovinsky: i like your photo and the sentiment behind it. when my son was about 5, his mother hired a balloon-man in a gorilla suit to entertain the kids. he was very late and she was vicious. i recall seeing her out on the porch pounding on his chest when he finally arrived. This former hippie and film maker is a great storyteller. Peace, man.
Sorry if I left anyone out. Thanks for responding!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Keep Coloring the Wall!
Happy Memorial Day!
Keep Coloring the Wall!
Happy Memorial Day!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
"Lay Off My Wife"
I liked Obama's reaction to the Republican attack ad from Tennessee which criticized Michelle Obama for being "unpatriotic" because she said that for the first time in her adult life she was proud of her country. He said "lay off my wife." And then there's the "he's not sporting a lapel flag pin" crap, and of course the whole pastor Jeremiah Wright issue. I guess the right can try to use this as evidence that the Obamas are not as "patriotic" as they should be. I don't think it is going to work.
One of the reasons why I am supporting Obama is because of the patriotism he showed by not voting for Bush's war, and for speaking out against Bush's policies. Michelle has explained her comment by saying that she meant that for the first time in her life she felt proud that an African American, her husband was being accepted, but mostly she was speaking about how average people have been re-invigorated to vote, and how people like college students and housewives are starting to "give a damn" again. She's a strong, successful woman with strong opinions, and that should be applauded, not put down.
Speaking of being accepted, I wish people would just accept people for who they are and just "lay off." I am going to remember Obama's wise words this weekend at our family barbeque where hubby and I will be the only Democrats out of 30+ people. Just "lay off."
"Lay Off My Wife"
I liked Obama's reaction to the Republican attack ad from Tennessee which criticized Michelle Obama for being "unpatriotic" because she said that for the first time in her adult life she was proud of her country. He said "lay off my wife." And then there's the "he's not sporting a lapel flag pin" crap, and of course the whole pastor Jeremiah Wright issue. I guess the right can try to use this as evidence that the Obamas are not as "patriotic" as they should be. I don't think it is going to work.
One of the reasons why I am supporting Obama is because of the patriotism he showed by not voting for Bush's war, and for speaking out against Bush's policies. Michelle has explained her comment by saying that she meant that for the first time in her life she felt proud that an African American, her husband was being accepted, but mostly she was speaking about how average people have been re-invigorated to vote, and how people like college students and housewives are starting to "give a damn" again. She's a strong, successful woman with strong opinions, and that should be applauded, not put down.
Speaking of being accepted, I wish people would just accept people for who they are and just "lay off." I am going to remember Obama's wise words this weekend at our family barbeque where hubby and I will be the only Democrats out of 30+ people. Just "lay off."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Upward Bound, Allentown!
Upward Bound, Allentown!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Junk Science?
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5survey.6408850may18,0,7302110.story
on Sunday's front page claim to show "signs of progress" for Allentown's image perception. Hmm. Let's take a look beyond the headline ...
* The poll surveyed only "405 Adults" which allows it to just barely squeak by the standard minimum 400 respondents required for statistical validity.
* 82% (!) of the poll respondents were "White/Caucasian" and what does that mean, really REALLY white? (with 4% Black, 4% Hispanic, 2% Latino, 2% Asian, 1% Native American, 2% Mixed Race).
* 57% were female.
* 21% (the majority of respondents) reported annual family income "over $100,000."
So ... looks like most respondents were Wealthy White White Women.
Okay so (let's play along for a minute) what do these Wealthy White White Women think? Well ...
*48% (the majority) think Allentown is headed in the "Wrong Direction."
* 45% (the majority) have a "Somewhat Negative" view of the city.
* 56% (the majority) said "Crime" is their #1 reason for their negative view.
And yet, The Morning Call's headline and sub-head accompanying Mayor Pawlowski's trance-like smiling face says:
"Image Overhaul ... poll shows signs of progress"
Hey. I've got nothing against optimism. But isn't this Junk Science?
Junk Science?
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5survey.6408850may18,0,7302110.story
on Sunday's front page claim to show "signs of progress" for Allentown's image perception. Hmm. Let's take a look beyond the headline ...
* The poll surveyed only "405 Adults" which allows it to just barely squeak by the standard minimum 400 respondents required for statistical validity.
* 82% (!) of the poll respondents were "White/Caucasian" and what does that mean, really REALLY white? (with 4% Black, 4% Hispanic, 2% Latino, 2% Asian, 1% Native American, 2% Mixed Race).
* 57% were female.
* 21% (the majority of respondents) reported annual family income "over $100,000."
So ... looks like most respondents were Wealthy White White Women.
Okay so (let's play along for a minute) what do these Wealthy White White Women think? Well ...
*48% (the majority) think Allentown is headed in the "Wrong Direction."
* 45% (the majority) have a "Somewhat Negative" view of the city.
* 56% (the majority) said "Crime" is their #1 reason for their negative view.
And yet, The Morning Call's headline and sub-head accompanying Mayor Pawlowski's trance-like smiling face says:
"Image Overhaul ... poll shows signs of progress"
Hey. I've got nothing against optimism. But isn't this Junk Science?
Friday, May 16, 2008
Prom Season
Wouldn't it be fun to have a "Prom Night" party as older adults!