I am a bad mother... *bwahaha*
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averygoodun42I reacted with (subdued) glee when told that my son was hit on the head with a book today.
Horrible, I know.
But maybe, just maybe, he'll learn from the experience? (Besides which, it obviously wasn't a damaging blow, as I didn't even receive a call from the school nurse.)
I'm not normally an eye for an eye type person, but, ya know, it's gonna happen eventually, so maybe he'll learn how unpleasant it is and cut it the fuck out from now on? That's my hope, anyway.
*
In other news, I completed my first week back at school, and am not sure how I feel about it. Managerial accounting is not my thing, I think, as this chapter is an absolutebore bear to get through. (Inventories, if you're at all curious, which I doubt you are. Don't blame you.) And I have a very pro-business Business teacher (not surprising, I know), which I am afraid is going to rankle something fierce as we get into taxation policies.
(Well, already it rankles that she spouted that common lie of America being created by entrepreneurs. Well, yeah, I suppose you could say that, assuming you keep in mind that most of the entrepreneurs this country flourished through were either a) slave-holders, b) granted land by the King (or otherwise gained power and money through political influence) or c) dealt in arms. Seriously. That's this country's business history. It all grew from slavery and other exploitation (or war), and Big Money has been trying to squash the little guy from the get-go, thank you very much. Get your fucking history right. Though entrepreneurship did enjoy more freedom here than elsewhere for a time.)
And she's brand-conscious. Bleh. But then, she worked in marketing, so that's to be expected. (Can you tell why I'm going into accounting rather than something more creative like marketing? Can you? ;-)
However, I will not judge a course by its first chapter. The book itself is actually pretty liberal minded, but, well... Business is business is business.
What else... Went to the BFA yesterday with a friend. That was nice. We went to see the Degas show that's wrapping up, and I must say that my favorites from the show were not Degas' works. Courbet, I believe, was the best of the show, but then, the show was limited in scope, dealing only with the nude form.
Notes:
- Surprised at the small canvas size of "Interior" (also known as, "The Rape"). It seemed to be only about 18" x 24", though of course, everything in a museum feels smaller than it really is. Anyway, looking at it, it looks far more like the aftermath of a domestic (non-violent) fight, rather than a rape. Though I'm not prepared to analyze it in detail (like the implication of his leaning against the door).
- Degas' work is so dark! Yes, he was able to capture light very beautifully and effectively, but for the most part, he chose to omit light. Especially in his studies. That's where the other artists' work was especially relevatory, because Degas' work almost shrank back, figuratively huddling into the corner. Which, of course, was one of the things that made him revolutionary, what with that whole expressionist bent he leaned toward.
- The man could draw. With the limited amount of classical training I received, I must say I envy his atelier training.
- I really do much prefer most of the other impressionists work far more, nowadays. I like light. I don't want muddy, distorted scenes of women's bare backs. And enough with that fucking pose, already! Good god!
As for the rest of the museum, we didn't have much time to explore, but we checked out the contemporary wing, and I was mightily impressed by a few of their works. Most of my attention went to the sculptural pieces (I think that's where Modern and Contemporary art really shine, personally), though a couple of the two-dimensional pieces got my undivided attention.
I didn't really look at the placards, so I don't know the artists' names for my favorite pieces, but maybe when I take Geoff and Page to see a couple of the works (that I think they'll really enjoy), I'll make note of them.
Anyhoo, it was a lovely morning, all said, though I was exhausted by the end of it. We got back, I zipped over to pick up Page and then struggled to stay awake to do my homework, but ended up having a nap even after I had my third cup of tea for the day.
Hmm... Anything else of note? No. I want to sleep more. Like, all day. And I don't want to cook. At all. But that's nothing new, so no, nothing else of note.
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
Horrible, I know.
But maybe, just maybe, he'll learn from the experience? (Besides which, it obviously wasn't a damaging blow, as I didn't even receive a call from the school nurse.)
I'm not normally an eye for an eye type person, but, ya know, it's gonna happen eventually, so maybe he'll learn how unpleasant it is and cut it the fuck out from now on? That's my hope, anyway.
*
In other news, I completed my first week back at school, and am not sure how I feel about it. Managerial accounting is not my thing, I think, as this chapter is an absolute
(Well, already it rankles that she spouted that common lie of America being created by entrepreneurs. Well, yeah, I suppose you could say that, assuming you keep in mind that most of the entrepreneurs this country flourished through were either a) slave-holders, b) granted land by the King (or otherwise gained power and money through political influence) or c) dealt in arms. Seriously. That's this country's business history. It all grew from slavery and other exploitation (or war), and Big Money has been trying to squash the little guy from the get-go, thank you very much. Get your fucking history right. Though entrepreneurship did enjoy more freedom here than elsewhere for a time.)
And she's brand-conscious. Bleh. But then, she worked in marketing, so that's to be expected. (Can you tell why I'm going into accounting rather than something more creative like marketing? Can you? ;-)
However, I will not judge a course by its first chapter. The book itself is actually pretty liberal minded, but, well... Business is business is business.
What else... Went to the BFA yesterday with a friend. That was nice. We went to see the Degas show that's wrapping up, and I must say that my favorites from the show were not Degas' works. Courbet, I believe, was the best of the show, but then, the show was limited in scope, dealing only with the nude form.
Notes:
- Surprised at the small canvas size of "Interior" (also known as, "The Rape"). It seemed to be only about 18" x 24", though of course, everything in a museum feels smaller than it really is. Anyway, looking at it, it looks far more like the aftermath of a domestic (non-violent) fight, rather than a rape. Though I'm not prepared to analyze it in detail (like the implication of his leaning against the door).
- Degas' work is so dark! Yes, he was able to capture light very beautifully and effectively, but for the most part, he chose to omit light. Especially in his studies. That's where the other artists' work was especially relevatory, because Degas' work almost shrank back, figuratively huddling into the corner. Which, of course, was one of the things that made him revolutionary, what with that whole expressionist bent he leaned toward.
- The man could draw. With the limited amount of classical training I received, I must say I envy his atelier training.
- I really do much prefer most of the other impressionists work far more, nowadays. I like light. I don't want muddy, distorted scenes of women's bare backs. And enough with that fucking pose, already! Good god!
As for the rest of the museum, we didn't have much time to explore, but we checked out the contemporary wing, and I was mightily impressed by a few of their works. Most of my attention went to the sculptural pieces (I think that's where Modern and Contemporary art really shine, personally), though a couple of the two-dimensional pieces got my undivided attention.
I didn't really look at the placards, so I don't know the artists' names for my favorite pieces, but maybe when I take Geoff and Page to see a couple of the works (that I think they'll really enjoy), I'll make note of them.
Anyhoo, it was a lovely morning, all said, though I was exhausted by the end of it. We got back, I zipped over to pick up Page and then struggled to stay awake to do my homework, but ended up having a nap even after I had my third cup of tea for the day.
Hmm... Anything else of note? No. I want to sleep more. Like, all day. And I don't want to cook. At all. But that's nothing new, so no, nothing else of note.
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
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Date: 2012-01-27 09:54 pm (UTC)Love your thoughts on Degas. Not familiar with Courbet. Shall have to look him up.
Really enjoyed this post. It has cheered me up immensely.
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Date: 2012-01-27 10:01 pm (UTC):-)
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Date: 2012-01-28 06:14 pm (UTC)You forgot fur and other natural resources. I never realized the importance of fur in the French/Indian War. But what is commerce but the dealing of resources and labor against the backdrop of power?