Sunday, October 26, 2014

Cata Presas-Garcia: The Angry, Accidental Tourist


12 comments:

  1. I'm glad Nena is drawing again - It is sad some people cannot see the nature of art - art is opinion and ideas - it reflects the artist - art is always beautiful when it reflects the artist's insight, opinion, and ideas

    Bobby WC

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    1. She did lose more vision after this hemorrhagic stroke, down to 1/2 of one eye, but wants to keep trying. . . BTW, she was at Valley Baptist~Brownsville under the umbrella of the VA. Thanks for the kind words.

      Jim

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    2. Another "entitlement" example. Sad.

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  2. Jim,
    Would you please republish Nena's caricature of Ramiro Gonzalez? It's hilarious!

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  3. That particular drawing is under strong consideration for "Caricature of the Year." If it wins, it will be featured in a December article.

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    1. We'll be here for that, Jim!
      Dags.

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  4. Glad to see Nena is feeling good enough to draw again. Stay well Nena
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  5. Humpty Dumpty. I volunteer to push him off the wall.

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  6. Cris Valadez (Maclovio O'malley and Judge Cascos aide) has been accused of wearing Walgreens jeans. Someone get this info to him ASAP:

    A) The Denim

    Traditional, mid-weight denim with no stretch is your best bet. It's classic, masculine, and holds a nice shape. Heavier loom-state selvedge denim is fine if that's what you like, but don't play up the dated urban woodsman look by turning up the cuffs to show that red seam. This time, keep that to yourself. Try thin, stretchy denim at your own risk, and don't say we didn't warn you when it feels insubstantial.

    B) The Rise

    Fashion-forward men today are demanding a slightly higher rise that gives a nice secure fit around the waist with plenty of depth to tuck in a shirt and a bit of extra room in the crotch. At the shop, simply ask for a medium rise.

    C) The Length

    The cropped jean is fading away and the proper contemporary fit demands a bit of length that creates a small break, or, if you prefer, just grazes the top of your shoes. Rolling or cuffing your jeans looks a bit dated at this point, so if they're too long, simply take them to the tailor to get the perfect length.

    D) The Leg

    A slightly wider, straight leg is the optimal cut today. It should be tailored, but it should not be tight. You'll know your jeans fit properly when you can grab and inch or two of extra fabric around the thigh when you stand up. The bottom opening should be as wide (or almost as wide) as the thigh of pants. No extreme tapering here and no boot-cuts.

    E) The Wash

    Dark, unwashed denim will always look cool and give you years of wear, so if you're unsure of what you want, stick to that. Still, you should be aware that '90s-style light washes are all the rage amongst the cool kids. Evaluate your tastes and choose accordingly.

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  7. Mary Rey said...
    Glad to hear Nena is doing much better!!
    We hope to see you soon!
    Sincerely,
    Cruz and Mary Rey

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  8. Glad Nena is doing better.

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  9. Nena should draw cris valadez wearing his Walgreens jeans.

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