Craig Maciolek
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Everything For The Dollar
Life is art. Pablo Picasso knew that all real artists died poor. He knew that to make money, he needed a gimmick. His gimmick began with cubism, but it evolved into being his personality, his “brand”. Today, popular art is… Continue reading
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The Government And Me
Way back when I was in college, I had the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving weekend at the home of an ATF agent. A decent man and family, and a pleasant time. While a number of us lazed in front of… Continue reading
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Mech-Fly’s Dubious Return
I am considering bringing an old project back. A few years ago I developed a creative vehicle to exercise the demons that come with paying attention and having an overactive imagination. It served its purpose at the time, but the… Continue reading
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Competition As A Tool
Most likely, the first time a primate used a rock or a stick was as a weapon used reflexively for defense. Then, that primate learned to use the rock or stick as a weapon offensively. Only later would they come… Continue reading
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The Energy of Community
Water and fire flow in opposite directions. A sense of belonging. Feeling embraced and emboldened. And once in that embrace, the flow of energy is enough to compel. It makes people do things they would never have imagined on their… Continue reading
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