How Quickly Flee the Good Intentions

I don't like most modern art. It's ugly and worst, that is suppose to be the point. I like art to be pretty. So sue me. Periodically I wander through some modern art museums to try to broaden my exposure. Above is a picture of my favorite piece from the Hirshhorn Museum. The display actually looked better in the camera display. The flash added the beautiful colors to the prisms.

Place of my Greatest Temptations

This is the public library of Silver Spring, just six blocks away.   When I first saw the building I admit that I was depressed.  It was old and small.  First impressions can be very deceiving.  Montgomery County's library system is quick to transfer books from any of their branch locations.  Not to mention the whole collection of ebooks and audiobooks that they have available to download.  Yes, not only can I spend hours at the branch but I can also spend considerable time at the library without even going there.   I'm struggling with my life long library addiction.  I resolved this month to only go the library twice.  Homework is an ugly fact of my life at this point and time.

Soap box: In my classes we spend a considerable amount of time discussion the assumption that the public library is going to disappear now.  The internet makes the library obsolete.  Nobody needs books anymore.  Nonsense, the librarians cry!  Books are fun, easy to access and very portable.  The library is a place for the community to study, relax, pick up your tax forms, connect, ask questions and explore new possibilities.  The best news is that more and more libraries are offering their services and collections online.  When was the last time you went to you local library?

Week One: Nothing too fancy

Time to brag; this view is part of my daily commute.  Every night when I leave the National Gallery of Art, I walk past the Capitol on my way to the metro.   And just so you all know, this picture is artistic NOT blurry... and a good example of why I want to practice taking pictures.

Some New Year's Resolution Goals take more courage than others

Okay, okay... I have been talking about starting a blog for months.  The peer pressure has gotten to me.  I want to be one of the cool kids.  I've hesitated for several reasons.  Will I still write in my journal everyday?  Will I have anything witty or profound to say?  Who am I kidding about the last question? 

     My solution? Post pictures!  What better motivation to take more pictures?  I've always enjoyed the irony that I as an avid scrapbooker, practically have a talent for taking bad pictures.   My goal is to post at least one picture each week of my life here in our country's capital.  If I can figure out how to post a stupid picture...