Appears the CBC is being called out as well. Simply a Government funded media outlet that treats its functions and activities with Royal Grandure.

Never to be questioned, even in legal realms. Sound familiar ?

Hailing from a time when classroom discipline, education and merit were the rule of the day, this exchange is disturbing. The emotional maturity of the teacher appears below that of the students.

Just how endemic is this and how far has the system fallen ?

A lttle more Monty Python, it makes more sense.

The TSA truly is theatre and a make work project to enhance a false premise of competence.

The last time one flew, there happened to a block of Tillamook cheese in the carry on bag. Now that experience provided a volume of data on TSA responses. Something to avoid.

Well, James, If you meet demise by shark, there will be shark fin soup at your Wake. What goes with Shark fin soup anyway ?

If the offending creature can be identified, by all means, dispatch them post haste. Sadly, humans are easy prey cannot put up much of a defense and must be tasty.

Common sense and respect for the surroundings is one thing, the other might be not to present behaviours that make one appear to be a Fast Food item.

Re, Midget Faded Rattlesnake.

Came to a grim realization early on when the oil paintings were selected for a world tour with no renumeration up front save the spurious statements after we sell these we will give you credit. Charming that and good luck, thank you no sale.

The finest artist one has ever known had been trained since childhood and could replicate the Masters that were saleable. When she came into her own, produced some truly impressive work.

Being a latent perfectionist myself, after starting a canvas there was an original well thought out image and intent to complete the thing. Then the self defeating what if ? Would take control.

The success finds itself in returning to the original idea, in other words, we tend to fool ourselves in this sense. Had it right the first time ! Go figure.

What we tend to forget is that most of the Masters in art or writing we admire consumed substances frowned upon today. Perhaps the adoption of newer  cultural mores has limited some things.

Now that should provoke a thought or two.

Aside from this issue being played out in the Media courts and assumptions of those with no access to the volumes of facts in the case. Remember the first three letters in the word assumption.

Be better than that and Yes, thats a scold.

If it walks, crawls or flies it can vote in some circles, Forget Zombies for they already hold office.

These still lifes are highly romanticized in detail, similar to Audubons works. Such skills to makes a glass appear real on canvas are a lost art. Simply requires too much time, understanding of the application of materials and practice., aside from having vision.

Having been a recognized artist in ones youth, asked my mentor how could one make money as a  Commercial Artist.

They reply was, learn how to draw a teacup however your client wants. Interesting take on sustainable creativity.

Tha Masters we so admire were free to express things our current state of thinking simply cannot cope with. Have we truly reached some artistic  limit ?

Thought we were to respect the dead, must be missplaced thinking. We all could vouch for their  righteouness and honor anyway, right ?

Listen closely enough and there is usually a new tune and or dance that provides new insights and purpose. Dare to be flexible and open minded.

Those that complain on Yelp are similar to Movie Critics. There are meatballs and then there are meatballs.

An old friend spoke to this as one of the Rites to Manhood in the Pacific Islands. Involved a wooden block, local Shaman, a palm leaf wrap and standing in the surf for a time.  Now there is commitment.

Nuevo Laredo is best viewed the rear view mirror. Any roadsign that leads to Reyenosa should mean a prompt U Turn is in your future.