tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.comments2015-02-09T05:01:31.125-05:00Northern Michigan ArtMarty Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03958400592788140616noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-16632142879557258272014-04-11T22:52:11.638-05:002014-04-11T22:52:11.638-05:00With the fact that people are facing financial dif...With the fact that people are facing financial difficulties, there is a greater chance that they would fall into doing wicked actions for them to sustain their needs for survival. Crimes do happen unexpectedly, which often put the lives of innocent people in danger. When a person is in distress, it would be hard to stop him from his evil plans unless you are knowledgeable and skilled enough to convince him not to pursue his plans. We all know the fact that not all of us have such capabilities so it would be better if you allow professional <a href="http://www.ges.net/our-services/" rel="nofollow">security guards</a> to take hold of these situations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731062018924579105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-31323225727766508472011-02-02T03:53:31.566-05:002011-02-02T03:53:31.566-05:00Nice historic review. It was helpful with somethin...Nice historic review. It was helpful with something that I right. Thank you.Fridmanhttp://www.warmglassil.com/english/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-79220654419784588422009-06-22T14:02:39.460-05:002009-06-22T14:02:39.460-05:00Hello
I still find myself walking along the path t...Hello<br />I still find myself walking along the path through the park. After doing it for over 20 years it is hard to stop. But I did not see a sign.<br />Why do they think people will stop cutting across the park? I think they should have just up graded the path. As you cut through the park at that angle the park and the surroundings appear very beautiful. You feel the essence of the park. Why fix it, if it is not broke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-63551090135258144472009-06-12T16:17:52.767-05:002009-06-12T16:17:52.767-05:00Thanks for responding!
I detected a note of playf...Thanks for responding!<br /><br />I detected a note of playfulness in your symbolism. I believe you are correct about the city's level of control over the space. My understanding is that the state still owns the space, but that the city is trying to acquire the rail right-of-way to make a walkable corridor from the neighborhoods to the south, northeast to Bay View. The north end is in particular need, the current patchwork of sidewalks leaves a lot to be desired. It's unfortunate being at the mercy of the state here, but we can only hope this comes to fruition. <br /><br />I've heard that this acquisition was discussed once before, culminating with the state threatening to fence the downtown section of rail - in response to liability concerns!<br /><br />I'm not in disagreement with you regarding sodding over the path; undoubtedly the wear pattern will return. I'm hoping the city knows something new about the rail right-of-way and that perhaps this was a short-term solution. An interesting town in which to live. Which, by the way, is due in no small measure to the presence of galleries like yours.<br /><br />Keep up the excellent work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-62363607530406913912009-06-12T09:35:40.556-05:002009-06-12T09:35:40.556-05:00Thanks for the comment. I was being playful with ...Thanks for the comment. I was being playful with the symbolism but I clearly had mixed feelings about the prospects of paving the path. All specific projects contain cost issues and political considerations that must be take into account when moving from fantasy to reality. However, I think re-sodding the path was may have been the worst alternative. I understand that the city now has more control over the park because some long standing issues with the state and railway interests have been resolved. Perhaps we will see a rethinking of the whole park and some plans for improvement. If so, I would like to see some recognition of the historical significance of the park. I understand that that space exists in our downtown because it was once a switching yard for the many trains that used to bring tourists here before the Interstates.<br /><br />By the way, I received other comments from more shy folks who did not want to post here also mentioning the urban planning theory of waiting for useage wear patterns to develop and letting the people's choice influence the location of sidewalks.<br /><br />Keep reading and contributing your thoughts and ideas!Marty Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958400592788140616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-1646932848558687762009-06-12T09:06:48.570-05:002009-06-12T09:06:48.570-05:00I think you're reading way too much symbolism ...I think you're reading way too much symbolism into all of this.<br /><br />But on the other hand, if you want to discuss government tyranny - I can tell you that paving that path would have come with it's own expensive set of restraints.<br /><br />The current path is at a slope that exceeds acceptable slopes per the American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. In order to make it an accessible path, a switchback ramp on the order of the one accessing Bayfront Park would likely be necessary. So, a healthy price, in terms of aesthetic cost, as well as actual financial cost, would have been necessary to pave the "people's path" in such a manner as to avoid lawsuits. <br /><br />I like how these paths develop and get the implicit symbolism. I've heard that the University of Illinois took this approach when establishing pedestrian walks on their campus: the bare minimum was paved, wear patterns were established by students, faculty, and visitors, and those wear paths were later paved. A pretty novel approach.<br /><br />Keep up the blog, I really enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-70544887722168875802009-05-16T12:12:00.000-05:002009-05-16T12:12:00.000-05:00I liked the grass and mud path to walk barefoot in...I liked the grass and mud path to walk barefoot in the cool of the night to make my feet connect with spirits of the past. So.....now the the modern beings are trying to disconnect me.....I will keep connected.....Until the wind changes....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-3327281242029831502009-05-16T08:12:00.000-05:002009-05-16T08:12:00.000-05:00I am in love with that yellow multicolor vase. Go...I am in love with that yellow multicolor vase. Gorgeous!Tiffany Gholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979768952670661700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-6510793191244957942009-04-29T17:52:00.000-05:002009-04-29T17:52:00.000-05:00Very nice write up. Beautiful works and great supp...Very nice write up. Beautiful works and great support for the glass art community.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253412517250296307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-16902123777841457682009-04-24T08:50:00.000-05:002009-04-24T08:50:00.000-05:00Thanks, Marty! Nice to see folks promoting what w...Thanks, Marty! Nice to see folks promoting what we REALLY know is America's Coolest Small Town! And Petoskey is lucky to be surrounded by smaller towns that are Cool, too - Harbor Springs with its "All American" appeal on the other side of Little Traverse Bay; Boyne City on glistening Lake Charlevoix (don't forget to stop in at Bali Living Imports) and Bay Harbor, just west of Petoskey where a defunct cement plant became an upscale town complete with yacht club, championship golf and unparalled views.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-30277442388406385732007-07-03T15:27:00.000-05:002007-07-03T15:27:00.000-05:00personally i like your stand on this issue, Marty....personally i like your stand on this issue, Marty. art in all it's forms is worthy of some exposure. some of the most interesting and well executed artwork i've seen has been by grafitti and tattoo artists. i know it's not to everyone's liking but what artform is?Billie Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336330932102277633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-10000593136052921362007-06-04T08:35:00.000-05:002007-06-04T08:35:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-88665184025118130202007-06-04T08:31:00.000-05:002007-06-04T08:31:00.000-05:00I think the bog about the mural is well stated. I ...I think the bog about the mural is well stated. I believe I am going to go add to the mural myself. Thank you Benjamin and Gattles for the opportunity to express myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940206935457682312.post-61334418140542482362007-04-11T13:02:00.000-05:002007-04-11T13:02:00.000-05:00I enjoyed the three artist feature It's a nice tou...I enjoyed the three artist feature It's a nice touch. Are you doing three artist a week? Great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com