Cartoon from See Mike Draw What do you think makes something a work of art? Is there some quality that distinguishes a painting or sculpture as art compared to an object in the natural world? Or is there a cultural difference, with what we consider art changing based on our beliefs and heritage? For me [...]
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What makes something art?
Posted by cjlevinson on March 12, 2008
http://cjlevinson.com/2008/03/12/what-makes-something-art/
I love a good mondegreen
It’s no secret that I’m a music junkie. I love listening to something new, particularly while I’m writing. If there’s one thing I hate, though, it’s discovering a new artist and then finding out that everyone has heard them first. I’m not sure why it happens but I’ve discovered some of my favourite artists that [...]
Posted by cjlevinson on February 23, 2008
http://cjlevinson.com/2008/02/23/i-love-a-good-mondegreen/
Be My Baby
It sucks being single on Valentine’s Day. There’s just something about being out and seeing everyone together that feels very strange. Normally I’m not someone who gets that carried away with Valentine’s Day, particularly with the commercialism, but I like the sentiment. Whenever I think of Valentine’s Day, I start thinking of Be My Baby [...]
Posted by cjlevinson on February 14, 2008
http://cjlevinson.com/2008/02/14/be-my-baby/
Obsessions and habits
Do you have a favourite love song? Perhaps the song that was playing the first time you fell in love, or a song that means something special to you and your partner? For me I’d have to say Be My Baby by The Ronettes. Not for any particular reason; I’ve just always liked the song. [...]
Posted by cjlevinson on February 10, 2008
http://cjlevinson.com/2008/02/10/obsessions-and-habits/







