"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decive."  Sir Walter Scott

 (Opening last night at Heron's Way Gallery was awesome despite Tropical Storm Hannah's early rain bands.  Friends came out for support and sales were made.  Can't ask for any more than that!)

Reading on an art forum today, I found Barack Obama's platform for the arts, and thought:  hmm, wonder what McCain's is?  If he has one, I can't find it.  So here's Obama's:K OBAMA: A CHAMPION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE

Our nation’s creativity has filled the world’s libraries, museums, recital halls, movie houses, and marketplaceswith works of genius. The arts embody the American spirit of self-definition. As the author of two best-sellingbooks – Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope – Barack Obama uniquely appreciates the role and value of creative expression.

Reinvest in Arts Education: To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate thekind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great. To do so, we must nourish our children’s creative skills. In addition to giving our children the science and math skills they need to compete in the new global context, we should also encourage the ability to think creatively that comes from a meaningful arts education. Unfortunately, many school districts are cutting instructional time for art and music education.