When did you become a teacher?
When I was in graduate school I had my first opportunity to teach
art.
What inspired you to become an art teacher?
I was inspired to be an artist first -- teaching was a
logical way to make a living as an artist -- it keeps me in contact with other artists and keeps me
thinking about the relationship between form and content -- always.
What to you plan teaching your students?
This question is a little unclear -- and not easy to
answer briefly -- there are so many things I want to teach my students -- in a global sense I want to
teach them to access art -- to understand it enough to appreciate it even if they don't like it --
to be able to extract meaning and thereby enjoy what it provides to the richness of life. In a more
local sense -- I want to teach them enough about how to work with medium that they can express
themselves with confidence and skill.
Was art your favorite subject in high school? If not, what was?
Art but also English.
Did you always plan on being an art teacher?
No, infact I have not always been an art teacher. I was
a community organizer for the first 20 years of my work life. I am a nontraditional student and
went back to graduate school in my '40's.
What is your favorite thing to paint/draw?
I like abstraction the best.
If you could be great at one thing in art what would it be?
Conveying ideas in complex yet
accessible ways.
Did you ever have dreams of becoming a famous artist?
Maybe, but I'm pretty realistic.
Ever wish you were something else?
A Travel Journalist. I love to travel.
What has art taught you?
That sometimes visual thinking can be a better way to understand,
analyze and communicate about ideas.
Who is your favorite artist and why?
William Kentridge - he is a South African artist who uses
charcoal, which is my favorite medium. He draws representationally but also erases his
drawing and then redraws on top of drawings that have been erased. The meaning of his work comes,
not only from the imagery he draws but also from "how" he draws. The process itself embeds
meaning into his work -- I am fascinated by this and try to do the same in my own work.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Richfield man who skipped trial is arrested at O'Hare
Ismail Alqawasmi , a 36-year-old Richfield man, was charged with making terroristic threats during an argument with another man in Wright County. Alqawasmi was arrested at Chicago's O'Hare Airport after skipping out before his trial was to begin this month, authorities said Friday.
His jury trial was scheduled for Oct. 5, but he failed to show up. A warrant for his arrest was issued three days later.
Alqawasmi was expected to appear before a Cook County judge Friday and could soon be headed back to Wright County, the Sheriff's Office said.
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His jury trial was scheduled for Oct. 5, but he failed to show up. A warrant for his arrest was issued three days later.
Alqawasmi was expected to appear before a Cook County judge Friday and could soon be headed back to Wright County, the Sheriff's Office said.
http://www.startribune.com/local/west/65774662.html?elr=KArks:DCiUBDia_nDaycUiacyKUUr
Monday, October 19, 2009
Zimmerman man, 21, dies in rollover crash
Eric K. Gareis, 21, of Zimmerman was driving his vehicle when his car crossed into the northbound lane of Hwy. 169 and rolled. Gareis was wearing a set belt but died at the scene. Alcohol is not thought to be a factor for the rollover.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
My Obituary.
Laura Sweeney, a full time student and soccer player, died yesterday at the rightful age of 16. Sweeney was on her way home from practice when a car struck her vehicle on the right side killing her instantly.
Sweeney was a junior at Anoka High School when she died, also a part time post secondary enrollment options (PSEO) student at Anoka Ramsey Community College.
Sweeney was planning on cheer leading for the high school basketball team this winter. Sweeney was a member on the soccer team for the school and had hopes to become a varsity member her senior year.
After graduating Sweeney had dreams of becoming a writing. Planning on moving to New York City and attend NYU was a high hope of hers says her sister Katie.
Sweeney's memorial service will be held Saturday and 1 p.m. at St. Johns the Baptist Catholic Church in New Brighton, Minn. Her burial immediately after. She will be buried next to her Grandmother.
Sweeney is survived by her mother Michelle, father Jon, sister Katie, and brother Tyler.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Fourth Story
"It's not about speed, it's about having fun." That's what Meagan Wold says about 4-wheeling. "I only like to go fast if I am going straight to a destination."
Wold has been 4-wheeling for seven years. She just recently got her own 4-wheeler two years ago. She was riding other peoples in the past years.
"The first time I ever went, my friend took me and wasn't careful, she ran over my foot. I have a nasty scar to prove it. I was scared for a little while after but I got over it." She received a hair line fracture in her right foot and two deep cuts.
She first got into it when she lived in Onamia for a while. "Everyone in that area has one. So my dad got a 4-wheeler too and we liked to go on our land."
The equipment she uses are a helmet, boots are nice but not needed. She also says to wear a long sleeve when you go.
Wold likes riding in the woods, over fallen trees and around mud puddles. Sometimes through mud puddles. She hates riding in sand.
"The most fun I had was at the gilbert OHV park, taking risks that I didn't think I could take. The trails were fun and they are all labeled on their difficulty levels, I went on some trails I was scared to try but ended up having a lot of fun!"
The place she would love to go and ride is the trails up in the 2 harbors area called moose walk.
What satisfaction does it bring to you? It's fun, says Wold.
Wold has been 4-wheeling for seven years. She just recently got her own 4-wheeler two years ago. She was riding other peoples in the past years.
"The first time I ever went, my friend took me and wasn't careful, she ran over my foot. I have a nasty scar to prove it. I was scared for a little while after but I got over it." She received a hair line fracture in her right foot and two deep cuts.
She first got into it when she lived in Onamia for a while. "Everyone in that area has one. So my dad got a 4-wheeler too and we liked to go on our land."
The equipment she uses are a helmet, boots are nice but not needed. She also says to wear a long sleeve when you go.
Wold likes riding in the woods, over fallen trees and around mud puddles. Sometimes through mud puddles. She hates riding in sand.
"The most fun I had was at the gilbert OHV park, taking risks that I didn't think I could take. The trails were fun and they are all labeled on their difficulty levels, I went on some trails I was scared to try but ended up having a lot of fun!"
The place she would love to go and ride is the trails up in the 2 harbors area called moose walk.
What satisfaction does it bring to you? It's fun, says Wold.
Ramsey mother of three killed while checking on another accident victim
Michelle L. Bartell, 45, a mother of three from Ramsey, was checking on another driver whose car had rolled over on the icy pavement when another vehicle slid off the same road and hit her, killing her.
Family members say its no surprise she would help someone in distress.
"She was always out to help everybody," her sister, Pamela Payne, 46, said. "It didn't surprise us that she would get out of her vehicle and help someone in need."
Bartell spun out Saturday morning on Interstate 35. William B. Franks, 58, also spun out. Batell and Franks were waiting for a tow truck when a third vehicle, driven by Tirrell R. Corgard, 70, rolled over. Bartell and Franks went to check on Corgard when a fourth vehicle struck Bartell.
Bartell is survived by her parents, a second sister and three children ages 21, 20 and 14.
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Family members say its no surprise she would help someone in distress.
"She was always out to help everybody," her sister, Pamela Payne, 46, said. "It didn't surprise us that she would get out of her vehicle and help someone in need."
Bartell spun out Saturday morning on Interstate 35. William B. Franks, 58, also spun out. Batell and Franks were waiting for a tow truck when a third vehicle, driven by Tirrell R. Corgard, 70, rolled over. Bartell and Franks went to check on Corgard when a fourth vehicle struck Bartell.
Bartell is survived by her parents, a second sister and three children ages 21, 20 and 14.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Interview of Justin Thompson.
1. When did you first get into racing?
I actually started racing motorcycles at Brainerd when I was 22. I started
racing cars when I when I stopped racing motorcycles at age 25.
2. Who taught you how to make modifications?
I taught myself and by doing research on the internet.
3. Who got you involved in racing?
I got myself involved. I have always liked going fast, so I thought I had
better do it in a safe environment.
4. What is your favorite racing memory?
Having a kid in a Mustang talking smack to me before we raced and me smoking
him by over 8 car lengths.
5. What made you decide to switch to E-85?
I like to try new things, it is fairly readily available and it has a high
octane rating with great cooling effects (more power!). It is also much
cheaper than race gas.
6. What is your favorite thing about racing?
The adrenaline rush from trying to control something on the edge.
7. What made you chose to make all those modifications?
I have been modifying my car for years and have kept adding more and more.
8. What was your first race like?
My first race I didn't really know what I was doing and was quite nervous.
I went past the staging lights and had to back up. Then as soon as I got in
position they started the lights and I wasn't ready, so the other guy got
away first. It was still fun though and I was hooked.
9. Have you ever won any awards?
I have won three 1st place trophies at Rock Falls for bracket racing and
many 2nds and 3rds.
10. How long are races usually?
Racing usually last most of the day, starting practice usually starts at 9am
and it wraps up around 5 or 6.
11. Why are you involved in racing?
It is just a lot of fun.
12. Has racing taught you any life lessons, if so what?
Even if things aren't going right, keep at it and keep making improvements.
13. How long have you been involved in racing?
I have been racing cars for 10 years now.
I actually started racing motorcycles at Brainerd when I was 22. I started
racing cars when I when I stopped racing motorcycles at age 25.
2. Who taught you how to make modifications?
I taught myself and by doing research on the internet.
3. Who got you involved in racing?
I got myself involved. I have always liked going fast, so I thought I had
better do it in a safe environment.
4. What is your favorite racing memory?
Having a kid in a Mustang talking smack to me before we raced and me smoking
him by over 8 car lengths.
5. What made you decide to switch to E-85?
I like to try new things, it is fairly readily available and it has a high
octane rating with great cooling effects (more power!). It is also much
cheaper than race gas.
6. What is your favorite thing about racing?
The adrenaline rush from trying to control something on the edge.
7. What made you chose to make all those modifications?
I have been modifying my car for years and have kept adding more and more.
8. What was your first race like?
My first race I didn't really know what I was doing and was quite nervous.
I went past the staging lights and had to back up. Then as soon as I got in
position they started the lights and I wasn't ready, so the other guy got
away first. It was still fun though and I was hooked.
9. Have you ever won any awards?
I have won three 1st place trophies at Rock Falls for bracket racing and
many 2nds and 3rds.
10. How long are races usually?
Racing usually last most of the day, starting practice usually starts at 9am
and it wraps up around 5 or 6.
11. Why are you involved in racing?
It is just a lot of fun.
12. Has racing taught you any life lessons, if so what?
Even if things aren't going right, keep at it and keep making improvements.
13. How long have you been involved in racing?
I have been racing cars for 10 years now.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sleep Shortage.
Diana Gant, a professor in the Psychology Department, says that most people need nine to 10 hours of sleep each night to perform optimally; however, most people only receive about seven hours.
Gant, who has been in the department for 17 years, began studying sleep when she was a graduate student, and has followed it ever since. She found interest in sleep when she began running laboratory tests about the effect of sleep deprivation.
Gant believes some people think that going without sleep is the big, sophisticated, macho thing to do, and that they don't really need it. It might work for awhile, but then you will begin suffering the consequences.
"Think of sleep like exercise. People exercise because it's healthy, sleep is healthy," Gant states.
The lack of sleep makes you unhappy or even gives you a drunken feeling, so it's not safe to drive. You know if you aren't getting enough sleep if you are dozing off after you eat a large lunch. You also may get depressed after awhile.
Gant has looked into a lot of major disasters to discover whether sleep deprivation was a factor or not, such as the space shuttle Challenger, the accident at Russia's Chernobyl nuclear reactor and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The element of sleeplessness was involved in all of them.
If you aren't getting enough sleep some things you can do are find a dark and quiet room. Shut off all the lights and shut the shades. Another thing, relax for an hour or so before going to bed. Don't drink or eat a lot. Your room should be cool, about 65 degrees is best for sleep. Avoid tobacco, coffee, alcohol, and chocolate. Finally, get a comfortable bed, and keep your bed linens clean and fresh.
Gant, who has been in the department for 17 years, began studying sleep when she was a graduate student, and has followed it ever since. She found interest in sleep when she began running laboratory tests about the effect of sleep deprivation.
Gant believes some people think that going without sleep is the big, sophisticated, macho thing to do, and that they don't really need it. It might work for awhile, but then you will begin suffering the consequences.
"Think of sleep like exercise. People exercise because it's healthy, sleep is healthy," Gant states.
The lack of sleep makes you unhappy or even gives you a drunken feeling, so it's not safe to drive. You know if you aren't getting enough sleep if you are dozing off after you eat a large lunch. You also may get depressed after awhile.
Gant has looked into a lot of major disasters to discover whether sleep deprivation was a factor or not, such as the space shuttle Challenger, the accident at Russia's Chernobyl nuclear reactor and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The element of sleeplessness was involved in all of them.
If you aren't getting enough sleep some things you can do are find a dark and quiet room. Shut off all the lights and shut the shades. Another thing, relax for an hour or so before going to bed. Don't drink or eat a lot. Your room should be cool, about 65 degrees is best for sleep. Avoid tobacco, coffee, alcohol, and chocolate. Finally, get a comfortable bed, and keep your bed linens clean and fresh.
Demand for tickets cripples phones at Twins offices
If your a Twins fan trying to call the team about Tuesday's playoff game tickets against the Tigers. Your most likely not having any luck getting through.
Molly Gallatin, Team publicity staffer, says via e-mail, "our lines are completely tied up with ticket requests."
The team's director of baseball operations, Mike Herman, adds in his e-mail, "We can't call out either."
Gallatin writes, " We haven't gotten official word that it is sold out, but I am guessing it's getting close. Online is probably the way to go here because our phone lines aren't doing the trick."
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Molly Gallatin, Team publicity staffer, says via e-mail, "our lines are completely tied up with ticket requests."
The team's director of baseball operations, Mike Herman, adds in his e-mail, "We can't call out either."
Gallatin writes, " We haven't gotten official word that it is sold out, but I am guessing it's getting close. Online is probably the way to go here because our phone lines aren't doing the trick."
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/63525352.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUl
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