Category Archives: Culture

Furniture and the Decline of Civilization

Posted on March 6, 2015 by bohemianopus

  If what I learned at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City is true, our civilization is definitely on the decline. The museum had this little display of bowls, which went from crude to elegant and back to … Continue reading →

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Geishas with Guns

Posted on January 20, 2014 by bohemianopus

Sharing my art is how I express joy. It is also how I vent my frustration. I used to paint pictures of pretty flowers and bucolic scenes. Now, my work sports geishas with guns and ballerinas with baseball bats. Today, … Continue reading →

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Finding the Sun in Vancouver

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bohemianopus

“Maybe I should pour something for you that is a little more calming,” the sleepy-eyed, Seattle coffee shop barista remarked. Agitated with his slow service, I responded by rolling my eyes and loudly drumming my fingers on the counter. The … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writing Challenge–A Diverse Manner of Speaking

Posted on April 30, 2013 by bohemianopus

My friend still speaks with a New Jersey accent—but it is now laced with a Texas twang. Although he spent his formative years on the East Coast, his move to Austin, Texas affected his speech. A typical sentence from him … Continue reading →

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