I wonder and sometimes worry. Herein lie those ponderings with perhaps some editing but still in their truer forms. Whisper as well, though in truth, whispers are just that, rustlings in the wind and nothing more. It is kind to not be alone with one's own whispers.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Mute Monday: Authors; The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Then the End.
I clicked on the picture above Moore to see if there was a name.. "Satan". No schnizz. Whomever painted it would have been fun to have coffee with? Happy MM!
I think the painting that has you hot and K9 bothered is Le Peines des Damnes En Enfer, by Giovanni da Modena. Painted, it has been suggested, the day after a very late meal, a rather potent Italian sausage sub. Yeah, it's a mean one, with ugly on, in, and about it whole.
Or, I made that meal thing up.
K9,
I am not sure how brave it was. I know I really had to think about whether to push the plunger on it or not. Though my worry is more with readers than it is with a gulag, to date. And, thank you, I did attempt to put some representation of position to notion. Though, not with the woman one.
As I wrote to Troll, in case you don't read up, it is Le Peines des Damnes En Enfer, by Giovanni da Modena. It depicts Satan. He lived from 1409 to 1455. Those Italians are like the French, can't speak English worth a hoot.
Boxer,
Actually, I think he might have been fun to coffee with. He did a lot of church and other art. Just don't get him talking BEFORE coffee. He could probably eat King and Poe for breakfast if he wrote, he could really give one the heebeejeebees I would think. Oh, and never spike his coffee!
It looks like you took a biblical/historical take on authors. Like K9 said, interesting progression. The satan portrait will haunt me for a while - the Hilary one that is.
They all haunt me, just in different ways. Even the good ones. Maybe more the good ones, as I understand and avoid (most of) the bad and ugly ones. God isn't our little friend in the sky, He is King. I have never known a king, we tossed the last earthly one out on his representation, or at least because of our lack of it. Ha. Anyway, so this whole King thing is a bit... well, troubling, complicated, and deep.
K9,
Good for you! I missed that part about Mass. I really might have to follow your lead soon, very soon. If I could just, I don't know, fie, I'll go next Sunday.
Some VERY doom and gloom images, along with evil, egotistical and lots of self elation with Moore, Clinton, Obamaman, etc. BUT! I adore CSLewis , especially his ability to educate both mind and spirit. Hope you can move on to a joyful Monday.
I almost did an Author(ity) theme, wif hammer and sickle, wif' mao, wif swastika, wif' the obamatron...then end wif' the Ten Commandments...the ULTIMATE authority....but this does the trick een better--salute to ya!
Oh..an Doom, please remind me to do a post later on that satanic birth thang--in mah travels I seen a UN version of the same --will turn yore blood to ice.
Along with G.K. Chesterton, I just happened to make purchases of a number of C.S. Lewis books. Well, some of them are in the mail, others are backordered. I have the Chronicles of Narnia, The Space Trilogy, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and 3 others in a set as well. I guessed it was time to expand my reading in the right direction. (I've read the Chronicles before, but not the others). I hope I enjoy him as much as you do, soon.
As for doom and gloom, I dunno. Think of it as more contrast than detail, light or dark, up or down, and such. Then it isn't quite what it may seem. Either that or my lens (and processor) is cracked a bit. Ha!
Vixen,
I almost misspelled your name, and with my past, that would have been odd. *grins* No, no, I am better now.
That is Le Peines des Damnes En Enfer, by Giovanni da Modena. It depicts Satan. G. da Modena lived from 1409 to 1455.
Aunty,
I did like what you did do Aunty, but if you had done that, along with mine, we would have bowled them over!
I am now excited to see what it is you saw! I can only imagine, regarding the UN. (Can't spell unethical without it.) I'll 'mind you in a few days to a week.
He may be good, or not. I will have to see for myself. I was never extremely impressed with the Chronicles, though they may have been meant for children younger than myself when I was finally introduced to them. I will review more of his work, meant for adults and read the children's books again as well.
CS Lewis rocks. And that portrayal of Satan is strikingly original and fugly.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mute Monday!
wow. rather brave posting and interesting progression . WHAT is that painting above michael moore? its horrifying.
ReplyDeleteinteresting commentary. it does comment on the sorry state of "literature" in the usa. now its all pop culture.
actually went to mass yesterday. *shrug*
I clicked on the picture above Moore to see if there was a name.. "Satan". No schnizz. Whomever painted it would have been fun to have coffee with?
ReplyDeleteHappy MM!
Troll,
ReplyDeleteI think the painting that has you hot and K9 bothered is Le Peines des Damnes En Enfer, by Giovanni da Modena. Painted, it has been suggested, the day after a very late meal, a rather potent Italian sausage sub. Yeah, it's a mean one, with ugly on, in, and about it whole.
Or, I made that meal thing up.
K9,
I am not sure how brave it was. I know I really had to think about whether to push the plunger on it or not. Though my worry is more with readers than it is with a gulag, to date. And, thank you, I did attempt to put some representation of position to notion. Though, not with the woman one.
As I wrote to Troll, in case you don't read up, it is Le Peines des Damnes En Enfer, by Giovanni da Modena. It depicts Satan. He lived from 1409 to 1455. Those Italians are like the French, can't speak English worth a hoot.
Boxer,
Actually, I think he might have been fun to coffee with. He did a lot of church and other art. Just don't get him talking BEFORE coffee. He could probably eat King and Poe for breakfast if he wrote, he could really give one the heebeejeebees I would think. Oh, and never spike his coffee!
It looks like you took a biblical/historical take on authors. Like K9 said, interesting progression. The satan portrait will haunt me for a while - the Hilary one that is.
ReplyDeleteHappy MM!
Buzz Kill,
ReplyDeleteThey all haunt me, just in different ways. Even the good ones. Maybe more the good ones, as I understand and avoid (most of) the bad and ugly ones. God isn't our little friend in the sky, He is King. I have never known a king, we tossed the last earthly one out on his representation, or at least because of our lack of it. Ha. Anyway, so this whole King thing is a bit... well, troubling, complicated, and deep.
K9,
Good for you! I missed that part about Mass. I really might have to follow your lead soon, very soon. If I could just, I don't know, fie, I'll go next Sunday.
Some VERY doom and gloom images, along with evil, egotistical and
ReplyDeletelots of self elation with Moore, Clinton, Obamaman, etc. BUT! I adore CSLewis , especially his ability to educate both mind and spirit. Hope you can move on to a joyful Monday.
Very interesting images. The most intriguing was the 10th one down.
ReplyDeletehappyMonday!
Chesterton !!
ReplyDeleteSt. T.Aq!!
Oh Doom,
youse too clevah!!
I almost did an Author(ity) theme, wif hammer and sickle, wif' mao, wif swastika, wif' the obamatron...then end wif' the Ten Commandments...the ULTIMATE authority....but this does the trick een better--salute to ya!
Happy MM!
Oh..an Doom, please remind me to do a post later on that satanic birth thang--in mah travels I seen a UN version of the same --will turn yore blood to ice.
ReplyDeleteFishy,
ReplyDeleteAlong with G.K. Chesterton, I just happened to make purchases of a number of C.S. Lewis books. Well, some of them are in the mail, others are backordered. I have the Chronicles of Narnia, The Space Trilogy, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and 3 others in a set as well. I guessed it was time to expand my reading in the right direction. (I've read the Chronicles before, but not the others). I hope I enjoy him as much as you do, soon.
As for doom and gloom, I dunno. Think of it as more contrast than detail, light or dark, up or down, and such. Then it isn't quite what it may seem. Either that or my lens (and processor) is cracked a bit. Ha!
Vixen,
I almost misspelled your name, and with my past, that would have been odd. *grins* No, no, I am better now.
That is Le Peines des Damnes En Enfer, by Giovanni da Modena. It depicts Satan. G. da Modena lived from 1409 to 1455.
Aunty,
I did like what you did do Aunty, but if you had done that, along with mine, we would have bowled them over!
I am now excited to see what it is you saw! I can only imagine, regarding the UN. (Can't spell unethical without it.) I'll 'mind you in a few days to a week.
Um. This actually made me chuckle. Is that wrong? Happy Mute Monday!
ReplyDeleteI did a little giggle myself.
ReplyDeleteI have always been a CS Lewis fan.
Happy MM!
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ReplyDeletemoi, kmwthay,
ReplyDeleteChuckle as you choose. Some say it is all a gas.
He may be good, or not. I will have to see for myself. I was never extremely impressed with the Chronicles, though they may have been meant for children younger than myself when I was finally introduced to them. I will review more of his work, meant for adults and read the children's books again as well.