Intrepid Civic Participation

Despite the fact that I am preoccupied with an upcoming wedding, an integration of households, and gainful full-time employment (I do work, people) - I am also abandoning my curmudgeonly recluse existence to touch the public sphere in two ways:

First, thanks to The Dean of Cincinnati I will be participating, next week, in a discussion between mayoral candidate Mark Mallory and other local bloggers. I'm ignorant of local politics, but I like this guy's biography and I look forward to asking questions about how to make the city truly work. And while I am conservative on some issues (foreign policy, markets) - I often feel more confident about Democrats on the local situation.

Second, some of my paintings are going to be in an art show at The Mockbee on Central Avenue in July. It's being organized by my friend Dom, and it looks to be an eclectic mix of work. More details as the date gets closer. Note that some readers mat be surprised I'm an artist. I'm little more than a slightly trained amateur. I took quite a few classes years ago, and I still paint intermittently, and slowly.

My work will be sharing the walls with some coworkers - some of whom may visit this blog in the next few weeks for the very first time. Read my terms and conditions (and the FAQ) to learn more about the firewall between my professional life and the writing you see on this blog.

Trust in Allah, but tie your camel.