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Notes from a Garage

Times' editor and publisher John Gardiner entertains and informs in Notes From a Garage.

The school of abstract expressionism and what’s happening with RIM…..

So, last Wednesday evening, my wife and I attended one of the Chatham Cultural Centre’s art and wine evenings. I’ve been anxious to attend one of these for quite some time because I know absolutely nothing about visual art or its history but would like to. So, away we went. The evening was about a New York City artist by the name of Robert Motherwell and he was what is called an “abstract expressionist”, which means he did something I’ve always referred to as modern art.

Original music by Rick Flewelling.

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The school of abstract expressionism and what’s happening with RIM…..: Tue, Jan 31, 2012
The falling standard of living and celebrating my Mom’s birthday: Tue, Jan 24, 2012
Those really smart old Greek guys and jamming with my daughter….: Tue, Jan 17, 2012
I visit Disneyworld; and saying good-bye to Philip Shaw…..: Tue, Jan 10, 2012
The future of cktimes; and performing in Toronto: Tue, Dec 20, 2011
Hyper Parenting 101; and Christmas shopping wit the masses: Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Scrapping the computer and a lack of creativity in TV land…..: Tue, Dec 6, 2011
How dumb are we? And……the fabulous Sixties…..: Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Why do the police have to be so tough? And when poor people don’t act like poor people…..: Tue, Nov 22, 2011
Getting published in the Globe; and Christmas throughout the year…..: Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Hippies and the Occupy protest; and pure beauty in life……: Tue, Nov 8, 2011
When numbers trump children; and when is 7 billion too much…..: Tue, Nov 1, 2011
The difference between rich and poor; and is bigger always better?: Tue, Oct 25, 2011
The passage of time and Christmas Tales and Tunes…..: Tue, Oct 18, 2011
Occupy Wall Street; and the Index of Durable Goods……: Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Boys’ weekend; and a distinct lack of choice…..: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
Stuck in a quandary; and wishing for a simpler time…..: Tue, Sep 27, 2011
Stuck in a quandary; and wishing for a simpler time…..: Tue, Sep 27, 2011
The legacy of Terry Fox; getting to the bottom of things; and a real miracle: Tue, Sep 20, 2011
Listen to Warren Buffet; Watching old movies; and playing with the band: Tue, Sep 13, 2011
My parents’ 60th; and bringing down the price of gas…..: Tue, Sep 6, 2011
One more kick at the Capitol….and another Gardiner grandchild….: Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Kids and technology….and celebrating an Al Mann moment in Wallaceburg….: Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Kids and technology….and celebrating an Al Mann moment in Wallaceburg….: Tue, Aug 23, 2011
A little ultra violence….non stop elections…..and way to WAMBO Wallaceburg: Tue, Aug 16, 2011
The world economic crash…..and seeing John Mayall…..: Tue, Aug 9, 2011
There’s gotta be a better way….my friend Rick Fines….and violent neighbours…..: Tue, Aug 2, 2011
Death by stardom….and going postal….: Tue, Jul 26, 2011
Ranting about the rich and the beauty of the human condition…..: Tue, Jul 19, 2011
Strange Brew rocks on; and memories of a high school musical……..: Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Strange Brew reunion; privileged, spoiled people; and getting gouged and loving it: Tue, Jul 5, 2011
The house is sold…..and what’s going on with the arts and culture in Chatham-Kent….: Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Power to the people; and sharing the wealth…..: Tue, Jun 21, 2011
The busyness of life; those old rock guys; and looking forward to seeing the family: Tue, Jun 14, 2011
Mountains of dumbness; the choices we make; and good growing weather…..: Tue, Jun 7, 2011
On getting old; the rape and pillage of ordinary citizens; and gray, textureless pablum….: Tue, May 31, 2011
Pick me, Stevie! Pick me!!!!!; and when music isn’t music…..: Tue, May 24, 2011
Creating positive vibes; good for the goose; and the return of Strange Brew…..: Tue, May 17, 2011
The time of our lives; and it’s not always about bad choices……: Tue, May 10, 2011
Backing away from civilization; killing and more killing; and the Strange Brew reunion: Tue, May 3, 2011
Honouring the past; more advertising lies; and sick of the election: Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Let’s have some ungrowth; the nature of music; and let’s get moving….: Tue, Apr 19, 2011
The end of greatness; the end of decency; and a couple of great arts events….: Wed, Apr 13, 2011
The end of greatness; the end of decency; and a couple of great arts events….: Tue, Apr 12, 2011
Wealth and privilege; the end of nation states; and the same old, same old……: Tue, Apr 5, 2011
The Marathon of Hope; mudslinging at election time; and tiny, little hookers……: Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Beam me up, Scotty; learning to swagger; and showtime in Bothwell…..: Tue, Mar 22, 2011
The National Energy Policy; the Canadian dream; and the poor people of Libya….: Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Arts and culture in Chatham-Kent; the dependable, old safety razor; and the Capitol: Tue, Mar 8, 2011
The mysteries of life; the power of fate; and criminal companies…..: Tue, Mar 1, 2011
The mysteries of life; the power of fate; and criminal companies…..: Tue, Mar 1, 2011
Bigger ain’t better; in search of freedom; and selling good news…….: Tue, Feb 22, 2011
Celebrity culture debunked; rampant world capitalism; spending time at home: Tue, Feb 15, 2011
One fine young man; chaos could be coming to a country near you; and King of the Hill…..: Tue, Feb 8, 2011
What’s with kids’ movies; the big printer/toner scam; and saying goodbye to more of your money……: Tue, Feb 1, 2011
On being turned to a pillar of salt; your tax dollars at work; and changing times…..: Tue, Jan 25, 2011
All life is precious; Big Brother; and boring old me……: Tue, Jan 18, 2011
Getting rid of computers; thoughts of my Dad; and living in caves…..: Tue, Jan 11, 2011
Where has it gone; what you should remember; and the end of a long career…..: Tue, Jan 4, 2011
Where has it gone; what you should remember; and the end of a long career…..: Tue, Jan 4, 2011
Collecting air miles; the Spott Farm Christmas record; and Happy Christmas…..: Tue, Dec 21, 2010
The great Canadian snow tire scam; more on government advertising; and the Christmas show…: Tue, Dec 14, 2010
The colour of intimidation; why nobody votes; and living in the bush…..: Thu, Dec 9, 2010
A little criminal activity; more criminal activity; and re-reading a little philosophy: Tue, Nov 23, 2010
World-wide stupidity; the story on the economy; and my grandson Isaac: Tue, Nov 16, 2010
My Uncle Ray; the way to do business; and great fall weather: Tue, Nov 9, 2010
Away back in 1971; leave your underwear at the gate; and get out the shovel…..: Tue, Nov 2, 2010
And the rich get richer; the broken U.S. political system; and looking toward the budget: Tue, Oct 26, 2010
A sea of negativity; using some common sense; and painted ladies: Tue, Oct 19, 2010
The house at 436 6th Avenue; the changing times; and Power to the People: Tue, Oct 12, 2010
The house at 436 6th Avenue; the changing times; and Power to the People: Tue, Oct 12, 2010
On being frustrated; turbines in the wrong place; and Lindsey Lohan……: Tue, Oct 5, 2010
When a young person dies; double dipping; and human nature: Tue, Sep 28, 2010
The boys’ weekend; herding us along; and talking and seeing on Skype…..: Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Vanity sizing; let them eat meat, and working in advertising……: Tue, Sep 14, 2010
Vanity sizing; let them eat meat, and working in advertising……: Tue, Sep 14, 2010
The house at 436 6th Avenue; hipiefest 2010; and my grandson Isaac…..: Tue, Sep 7, 2010
A couple of quality guys; where government should go; and the end of the world: Tue, Aug 31, 2010
A couple of quality guys; where government should go; and the end of the world: Tue, Aug 31, 2010
The Essay on Civil Disobedience; a plethora of crime; and more criminal activity….: Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Thinking you’ve got choices; Ontario the Bad; and the Battle of the Blues Bands…..: Tue, Aug 17, 2010
Organized crime at the government level; the Kitchener Blues Festival; and what’s art…..: Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Two great notes; bottled water; and rockin’ in Chatham-Kent!!!!!: Tue, Aug 3, 2010
Skyping with the grandkids; living in a material world; and the big contest!!!: Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Workers of the world unite; seeing Stratford in Chatham-Kent; and unhappy voters: Tue, Jul 20, 2010
A stupid economic system; what old hippies talk about; and playing at Ribfest….: Tue, Jul 13, 2010
My trip north; on being too connected; and the G20…..: Tue, Jul 6, 2010
Maybe I’m an anarchist; Mr. McGuinty’s legacy; and heading north…….: Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Universal consciousness; end of days; and playing my guitar…..: Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Universal consciousness; end of days; and playing my guitar…..: Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Running for office; creating positive vibes…..; and hewing to the line….: Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Ranting about the media; and the politicians; and the pool pump!!!!!: Tue, Jun 8, 2010
More than a little yogurt; a less than crowded bus service; and the Capitol lineup……: Tue, Jun 1, 2010
On sexualizing ourselves; a fairly stupid situation….; the road to recovery: Tue, May 25, 2010
Why I’ve been lying low; and warp drive……: Tue, May 18, 2010
A lock for the NDP; a little controversy; and wondering about life…..: Tue, May 11, 2010
Just tell me what it costs; cultural activity in East Kent; and being pampered…..: Tue, May 4, 2010
Time for a Big Bang; the old band days; and the life of a dinosaur……: Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Time for a Big Bang; the old band days; and the life of a dinosaur……: Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Remembering Pappa; the miracle of life; and the way we feel…..: Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Hey…Hey…Hey…it’s Fat Albert; a lucky fellow; and being great!: Tue, Apr 13, 2010
The family homestead; the prophet of doom; and getting civilized: Tue, Apr 6, 2010
A few words about Wallaceburg…….: Tue, Mar 30, 2010
A bit of a reunion; conservative maniacs; and frozen fish: Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Holes in my life; taking ourselves too seriously; and developing a plan…..: Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Thinking about Tony……: Tue, Mar 9, 2010
Changing my tune; the UFO explained; and fun with cktimes…….: Tue, Mar 2, 2010
Government advertising; close encounters; and making the right choice….: Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Spaceship Earth; trying not to rain on the parade; and my basement “man cave”: Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Pride in the Glasstown; some interesting TV; and another ginormous blockbuster…..: Tue, Feb 9, 2010
Remembering service; some strange surgery; and having grandchildren…..: Tue, Feb 2, 2010
The Sixties debate; Doing what’s fair; and raining on the Olympic parade…..: Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Digging deep for Haiti; All day Kindergarten; and a little dumbing down…..: Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Dangerous bike lanes; learning to skate; and dumb, dumb, dumb…..: Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Living science fiction; Court of the Crimson King; and Bell Canada….: Tue, Jan 5, 2010
Arbitration rubbish; the Senate lottery; and road hockey at Christmas…..: Tue, Dec 22, 2009
My winter boots; the trouble with global warming; and say hello to the HST: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Back from the edge; memories of Sam; and remembering others……: Tue, Dec 8, 2009
Making us pay; the end of a tradition; and trading our way to oblivion: Tue, Dec 1, 2009
Making us pay; the end of a tradition; and trading our way to oblivion: Tue, Dec 1, 2009
Lots of local talent; what I was really saying; and remembering Janis…..: Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Wanton stupidity at Queen’s Park; doing the math; and making people feel better: Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Worrying about the flu; false advertising; and Professor William Christian…..: Tue, Nov 10, 2009
H1N1 fiasco; an unsustainable system; and the lack of sports in my life…..: Tue, Nov 3, 2009
What’s wrong with local TV; welcoming a new radio station; and on needing warp drive: Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Humanizing Harper; waiting for Karl Marx; and power to the people…..: Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Awarding the “peace” prize; playing cribbage; and my old friend Dwight….: Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Wanting my share; checking my makeup; and Larry Towell…..: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Letting government ruin your life, government propaganda and bad negotiating…: Tue, Sep 29, 2009
Struggling with technology, Big Brother is watching, Archie Dempster’s party and a couple of gigs…..: Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Struggling with technology, Big Brother is watching, Archie Dempster’s party and a couple of gigs…..: Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Planned obselesence, my little sister and boys’ weekend at Sauble Beach…..: Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Computer problems, Lord of the Rings, too much democracyand political posturing: Tue, Sep 8, 2009
To the stars and beyond; one big arts and music festival and more positive vibes.....: Tue, Sep 1, 2009
Keeping the children safe, ranting and raving and justifiable homocide........: Tue, Aug 25, 2009
The fading Sixties; my favourite 1960's experience; and where to from here.....: Tue, Aug 18, 2009
On being nostalgic, doom and gloom, rainy Saturday and hope for the future.....: Tue, Aug 11, 2009
Hardwiring young brains, inventing something useful and a plan for the ages.....: Tue, Aug 4, 2009
Back to the Sixties, back where it all began and wondering if I should be worried....: Tue, Jul 28, 2009
Right under our noses, consultant heaven and working for a living.....: Tue, Jul 21, 2009
iPod heaven, West Side Story and the world of haute couture......: Tue, Jul 14, 2009
The King of Pop, may the fates be with you and some big holes in my life.....: Tue, Jul 7, 2009
Just a whole lot of bad news....No, Pepsi is not okay and the trouble with technology,,,,,: Tue, Jun 30, 2009
The Woodstock Arts and Music Festival, the shrinking planet and time with the kids....: Tue, Jun 23, 2009
Giving quiet thanks, frustrated and bitter and spinning out of control.....: Tue, Jun 16, 2009
One for the Mann Files, legendary bluesman and recreating the Glasstown: Tue, Jun 9, 2009
How low will we go? the miracle of life; NHL hockey.....and the passing of a dear friend....: Tue, Jun 2, 2009
Senseless death......sore hands and old junk......: Tue, May 26, 2009
On having a non pregnancy, Cultural Crawl in Wallaceburg and mosaic or melting pot....: Tue, May 19, 2009
The Decade of Love; Made in America, some criminal behaviour and staying home.......: Tue, May 12, 2009
Just how morally depraved?; what is smart business? and mixed emotions.....: Tue, May 5, 2009
Here I go again, Save Our Sydenham and the Sunshine Club......: Tue, Apr 28, 2009
Here I go again, Save Our Sydenham and the Sunshine Club......: Tue, Apr 28, 2009
My outing with Isaac, tribute to a good friend and ordering Stratford tickets......: Tue, Apr 21, 2009
A little darkness, the technological fix and the family home at 436, 6th Avenue: Tue, Apr 14, 2009
Passion and energy, sleeping in and more nostalgia.........: Tue, Apr 7, 2009
It just could happen, a few words about the Capitol, good vibrations and getting old........: Tue, Mar 31, 2009
What's wrong with the CBC and what';s wrong with planned obselesence.....: Tue, Mar 24, 2009
PLaying my guitar and when it enough too much.....: Tue, Mar 17, 2009
The art of podcasting, watch out for Chaos, the Afghan war and some other neat stuff.....: Tue, Mar 10, 2009
Smaller communities, economic meltdown and so much more.....: Tue, Mar 3, 2009