Denny Lyon Gifts: New Design: Too Happy Octopus

Too Happy Octopus Shower Curtain

Check out this happy octopus, a sci-fy thinker!

Denny Lyon Gifts: New Design: Too Happy Octopus:  From Denny:  It's summer and time to hit the beach!  Maybe if you are lucky enough to live in a place like Florida where the beach is year round, maybe not.  You can always bring the beach and the denizens of the ocean indoors with this fun design. 

This octopus is a real scify thinker and a happy guy sure to make you smile.  The design is on all manner of products at Cafe Press/DennyLyonGifts, from handbags and totes to t-shirts and bedding, posters too.  Take a look and enjoy browsing my Denny Lyon Gifts site.  All my profits go to two charities I really love:  St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank here in Louisiana (where they feed almost half of the state!)

Thanks for stopping by for a look and please be sure to pass the word on to your friends and relatives to help fund these charities!  Thank you!

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Dennys Art Sanctuary: Music: Amy Winehouse, Her Bright Star Leaving

Amy Winehouse

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Music: Amy Winehouse, Her Bright Star Leaving: "Her music, her grab you lyrics, her powerful voice, her intense attitude were all of another era - and all the best eras combined. She was a five time Grammy winner, an R & B Soul tortured torch singer. Music critics and fans alike lauded her and her music." * * * 3 music videos * * *

Music: Britney Spears Performs Hold It Against Me

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From Denny: Louisiana girl Britney Spears, like most child artists, has seen her fair share of ups and downs on the road to personal maturity. Everyone here in Louisiana has an opinion about her, good and bad. She is a sweet, loving person though often lacking good judgment about those she chooses to bring close to her.

This song is great for dancing and a night out. As far as lyrics go they are simple and uninteresting. She starts with an interesting theme but does not develop it. The video production is visually exciting and well produced - and that's what saves this song - and the artist.

There is a whole range of visuals going on here in this music video that debuted on YouTube in February 2011, so take a look:

Music: Rapper Talib Kweli Performs Cold Rain, Get By on Colbert

From Denny: This rapper is known for his socially conscious lyrics. He addressed the Arizona law that racially profiles anyone of color, predominantly Hispanic. As a Social Issues Poet (SIP) myself I consider this musician a SIP+ since he rap-sings his poetry. :)

What I like about this group is they have created a more musically and mentally interesting version of hip hop and rap by adding the jazz vibe that winds through the music tying it all together.

Another great way to balance the tension of the spoken rapped word is he has included a melodic female singer for that yin-yang perfect balance. Too often much of hip hop is lacking in musical creativity, has too harsh a sound that does not engage as much of the brain as does Talib's music.

When you listen to the distinctive parts all pulled together it literally fires off different places in your brain a lot like classical music does. Well done!

Some hip hop and rap is too local in scope or sometimes too crude for mainstream audiences. It reminds me of when poets tried too much to be as vague and obtuse as possible, proving their intellectual superiority in a previous generation. It left their audiences frustrated and scratching their heads wondering what the hell the poet was discussing. Fortunately, a generation later most poets speak plainly as to their intent.

I'm glad to see this trend of musicians delivering some quality music along with a thinking person's lyrics that give the listener something deep to consider long after the song is finished. To my friends in Italy, if you haven't heard of this hip hop rapping jazz sensational group, sit back, listen and enjoy!

Best Spiritual Posts: Christian Music: Fathers Day Song - My Dad by Abel Ullon

Best Spiritual Posts: Christian Music: Fathers Day Song - My Dad by Abel Ullon: "From Denny: Just in time for Father's Day is an original song from a South American artist now living in America, working on his American dream. He has a strong faith in God and weaves it into his music.

His parents are both musicians and started him young on a guitar. This song is a tribute to his father and, in a double meaning, it can also be seen as a tribute to Father God."

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Art: Check Out Process 4 Famous Cartoonist Jeff Stahler

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Art: Check Out Process 4 Famous Cartoonist Jeff Stahler: "From Denny: In an informal interview this famous syndicated cartoonist talks about his cartooning process and how it evolves during his day. His manner is downright droll and rambling but we get to see him ink his cartoons about Donald Trump. He's been doing editorial cartoons for 28 years now. Take a look at his wonderfully messy attic studio that only a fellow creative soul can appreciate. :)"

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Art: Zen Butterfly

Artist at work photo by Akbar Simonse @ flickr, All Rights Reserved with embed code available

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Art: Zen Butterfly: "From Denny: Check out this colorful artist over at flickr, All Rights Reserved with embed code available, lacefairy1. This is one well dressed butterfly, ready to hit the red carpet come Oscar night! :)"

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Video: Artist Creates Japan Tribute, Sunrise 2011 Project

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Video: Artist Creates Japan Tribute, Sunrise 2011 Project: "From Denny: A Los Angeles Japanese-born artist is raising funds for Japanese earthquake-tsunami relief through the sale of her artwork of a Japanese goddess superimposed upon hundreds of sunrise photos. If you wish to contribute a sunrise photo to this project just email her: sunrise2011art@gmail.com.

You can also go to her art website where you can purchase a Sunrise 2011 Project T-Shirt. The funds all go to the Red Cross of Japan. This is her site: Drue Kataoka Artist



CNN's Becky Anderson interviews Drue Kataoka about her Sunrise 2011 project in tribute to Japan."

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Funny Art Cartoon - What Love Is All About

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Dennys Art Sanctuary: Funny Art Cartoon - What Love Is All About: " As an art lover I also love an artist with a sense of humor. Some of the most overlooked artists are cartoonists. Often they are taken for granted as we read in print or online our favorite daily newspaper. They depict our streaming politics, often lampooning policies or hypocritical politicians trying to sell a loser idea.

Today's art cartoon from Ballard Street is all about the art of assuaging a loved one's ego. Get a grin at this one:"

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Funny Art: Dressing Up The Donkeys

Dennys Art Sanctuary: Funny Art: Dressing Up The Donkeys: "This photographer has a great sense of humor and art."

Arts: Whimsical Fiber Artist Ed Bing Lee

*** This fiber artist has a sense of the whimsy while he explores new ways to use simple knotting techniques to develop his art.





From Denny: The short video is a must view as the artist speaks about his process and journey of artistic discovery - a real delight. After viewing his hilarious knotted fiber food creations there is only one question left to ask, "But are you hungry now?" :) His website: Ed Bing Lee






























Listen to Ed Bing Lee discuss his artistic process:

Ed Bing Lee from Pew Center for Arts & Heritage on Vimeo.

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