"Lettriste" Abstracts

Just posted more new abstracts incorporating the alphabet, numerals, sgraffito, etc. on this page. Take a look when you get a chance!

happy trails,

bobbi c.

The blog has moved....

Hey folks,

I'm trying to consolidate all my "stuff" so have moved my major blogging to here:

http://www.bobbi-chukran-art.blogspot.com

Should things change, I'll post another link.

Thanks!

bobbi c.

Governor Perry living large thanks to us taxpayers

This is just wrong! As reported by the San Antonio News.

http://tinyurl.com/mrbb5p

bc

What would Molly say? "Raise more hell!"

One of my heroes was Molly Ivins. She wasn't afraid to speak out, to tell the truth. I just ran across this article about Molly Ivins by Betsy Moon. It makes me miss Molly even more. I also enjoyed finding this list of her articles in the archive on the AlterNet site.

Here's one of my favorite quotes by her:

"What you need is sustained outrage...there's far too much unthinking respect given to authority."

Perhaps I'll embroider her motto, "Raise more hell!" on my underpants. I think she would approve.

Happy trails,

bobbi c.

Buy a book of poetry!

Dear friends,

We have several conversations going on around the 'net about how people just don't ready poetry anymore. I wonder, why? I buy a lot of poetry and read it. Mostly, because I write poetry, and it inspires me, but also because I like to support the work of writers who I know make very little money on their art. And yes, writing poetry IS an art. I also read poetry because I can get a story, a short glimpse into somebody else's thoughts, in just a few words.

Next time you're in a bookstore, check out the poetry section. It's a whole different world out there these days, especially in the realm of women's poetry. Browse the section, pick out one for a gift for somebody you love, grab one that calls to you. What? Books don't call out to you from the shelves? How odd! Perhaps you aren't listening. :--)

happy trails,

bobbi c.

Johnny Depp in a fedora...

I'm here to tell you.....just five words. Ponder this:

"Johnny Depp in a fedora."

Big guns, vintage cars, steam locomotives.

Need I say more?

Til next time....

bc

Texas playwriting blog....

Please skip over to my Texas Playwright blog to read news of my ANNIERELLA play! Woohoo!

bobbi c.

Steel Magnolias

We're going to see Steel Magnolias at our local community theatre on Friday night, and I can't wait to see it. I'm a big fan of the movie that came out years ago, but wanted to see the original play by Robert Harling, too. Our local community theatre here in Leander, the Way off Broadway Community Players, puts on some great productions. Check it out if you're in the area!

http://www.wobcp.org/

I've been a fan of theatre since I was a wee tot (LOL), and acted in numerous plays through our church and school, then in High School I was in four huge musicals. Way back then, I even wrote some short plays that I tried to get my sister and brother interested in. Most of those consisted of climbing into large cardboard boxes in the backyard and pretending that they were either spaceships or submarines. They were heavy on sound effects and meaningful dialogue. LOL. I believe if I'd been given one ounce of encouragement, I might have gone into drama in college instead of studio art. Still, over the years, I've enjoyed many plays and Broadway musicals performed and written by others.

Now that I'm much older, I'm revisiting the joy I had of live theatre all those years ago. I've even just finished what I hope is the last draft of an original play of my own and I'm getting it polished up to submit to several competitions. What goes around, comes around, I suppose. Motto of the day: It's NEVER too late!

happy trails,

bobbi c.