Sure, it was a lot of fun. Arts a pretty slick thing and you know, although religious art can have it's bias, much of modern art has the Catholics, Lutherans and the reformation that followed their split to thank for where it stands today. The idea of the artist as a genius, the concept that the artist can influence the artwork (something sorely taken for granted today), even the tools of the trade (which have been largely thrown away, to different means and ends, good and bad). Unfortunately, the word religion tends to divide and shut down rather than bring together and open up.
That said, there wasn't too much cohesion in the group to begin with. It was largely New Century Charter School (my own high school) all over again. A brand new school with something to prove, a bunch of students who are just trying to survive the whole experience, much less try and prove something themselves and staff that is blinded by both money and a lack of understanding of their audience (not all mind you, some are alright), and you have a mosaic resembling a bunch of tiles rather than an image of the ivory tower. Words can only do so much, and you sometimes forget that there are people out there who aren't okay with the idea that perhaps their religious edifice has some skeletons out in the open.
All in all, kids are cool, and I feel good for the future. A little better about my own too, maybe I should take another look at this teaching thing.
Aside from that I biked down Univ. to get to the Historical Society. That was a good time. Although a little wet, definitely nice to get out and stretch the legs. Tomorrow I'm headed out to Wayzata or to Blaine, I haven't decided which yet.
Last but certainly not least, my lady friend got her wisdoms taken out today. I am glad to say that she is doing great and I can't wait to give her a hug and see her back and safe and sound.
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