Disturbing Similarity to Goya's Saturn, or I Have a Tremendous Mouth
Hi All,
Here is a recent picture of me with my little girl. I thought it was rather amusing and charming and such. It also reveals the enormity of my maw.
However, upon reflection, I have found this photo a tad unsettling. It reminded me of a painting I'd seen and been struck by in a book on Romantic art years ago. I'm sure it's familiar to many of you; it's Goya's Saturn Devouring His Children (seen above right).
Now, I have no fears that Daisy or any others among my offspring (of which there are none) will displace me as ruler of the gods and the whole universe (I'm quite secure in that position, thank you). But I fear that if Daisy ever happens upon Goya's classic painting, she may think back on this photo from her infancy. Such a mental connection could result in all kinds of inaccurate retrospection on the cruelty of her father! Therefore, I'm nipping this thing in the bud, putting both images forth here to confront any seeming similarity or continuity head on. If, in contrast, Daisy made this connection on her own she would perhaps be more inclined to view the parallel as somehow deliberately concealed from her due to its containing some element of truth.
posted by Mark Meritt at 10:37 AM
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Oh, I think your love for her is a beautiful thing anyway, honey!
:-)
Kudos on getting it out there in the open. But really, why hide the truth? Babies are tender and mild, like the baby Jesus, and like a good steak.
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Something for Daisy?
Quite the opposite, if you ask me. It looks like you just gave birth to Daily...orally.
That Saturn was a handsome giant, wasn't he? I'll bet the ladies liked him.
Let not any of these boring comments scare you, you are truly
the "Thunder God Of Rock Daddies", A true man who loves his "Booze, Babes & Beer.
Hey, I saw this on the internet and if you haven't heard about this yet, I thought you might be interested: Rock and roll all night,
protest by day
About 200 Kiss fans protested Saturday in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to demand that the band be inducted into the hall.
Fans, some from as far away as California, carried signs and had painted their faces in black-and-white to resemble Kiss band members.
Those participating in the half-hour demonstration were upset that the band, formed more than 30 years ago, has not been admitted, even though it has been eligible since the late 1990s.
Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record, according to the museum's Web site.
"Criteria include the influence and significance of the artist's contributions to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll," the site says.
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A museum spokesman said it was the first demonstration by fans seeking to have a group inducted.
The foundation that selects inductees is based in New York City, not at the museum.
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On the Net:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: http://www.rockhall.com
Also, there will be a new reality show about Gene Simmons that you might have heard about also already...
Melissa,
Yeah, I knew about that -- my friend Jonathan (Paul Stanley in Destroyer, pictured on my blog) actually went to Cleveland for the protest. I got a tired phone message from him, and he said it was awesome -- I have to hear more.
KISS definitely belongs in the Rocknroll Hall of Fame if anyone does. Love them or hate them, they were very influential.
Shout it out Loud!
The perfect show for you and Sarah...a reality show + KISS = Gene Simmons: Family Jewels. It is on 10pm A&E Eastern time...not sure what time it is on there...it made me think of you two...and Daisy could watch a family-oriented show. :-)
KISS definitely belongs in the Rocknroll Hall of Fame if anyone does. Love them or hate them, they were very influential.
So true.
Ever hear this theory of Rock n' Roll? I think it was first voiced by commedian Greg Proops and it goes something like this: the minute you form a band you get inducted into the Hall of Fame. The minute you start to not rock, you get kicked out. This means that Billy Joel would have had his place in the Hall of Fame revoked somewhere around 1984 but KISS would still be in.
I think it's a better system than the one we've got.
Anyway, Hi Mark!
I just happened to stumble upon your blog. Hope you are doing well- the baby is clearly healthy and adorable so that's good.
Stop on by my blog sometime and say hello. I hope you don't mind if I add you to my links page as well.
Heather
PS. I really am going to write that letter - I promise! - but I'm really swamped right now. What's the absolute latest possible deadline?
Heather,
Awesome to hear from you! I love the theory you present in your comment -- makes sense to me! Definitely have a soft spot in my heart for the classic Billy Joel too!
I will definitely check out your blog -- and thanks in advance for the letter -- Sept. 10 (give or take a day or two) would be great.
I actually hadn't seen or thought of that Goya picture for a long time before you posted it. Then I showed my students a pretty awful film on "Ancient Gods and Goddesses" and lo, there he was. And I just kept thinking, "Hey, that's Mark! Heh."
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