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Art Show & Tell, of a Point of Order, add a little ice cream, my just reward. A young woman, lingering with a tattooed crowd in downtown Edmonton near the library, complimented my artwork. After finishing my rapidly melting ice cream in the 24°C heat, I walked over to her gang to show the backside, titled Disorder. Suddenly, a young man lunged at me. "Get the f*** away from here!" he snapped. Before I could react, the group's matriarch—Mama Tattoo—spoke up. "I like your painting," she said, her voice steady. The young man’s demeanor shifted. He looked at the artwork again, his expression softening. "That's an amazing piece of art!"
XLife Tribute to Virgil Abloh, and Dennis Edney.
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Typically, on most days, the Alberta 31st Legislature press gallery seats sat empty during question period; the Loyal Opposition Leader, Nenshi, arrives late and punches out early, while the Premier shows up on time and stays for the full shift, listening to questions from members. Often, after question period for the leaders, I take the elevator from the fourth floor to the basement, next to the cafeteria — as I’ve done many times before — and find the room packed with reporters, lights, cameras, and Mr. Nenshi drawing full attention of the legacy media.
Good leadership in politics isn’t about mastering the game with media colleagues or staying one step ahead of being exposed. When politics turns into a performance built on avoiding accountability, it’s only a matter of time before the act collapses.
2025, Disorder, painted on the reverse side of Point of Order. Life’s too short for small labels. LISTEN label fashion wear is my personal XLife Hats, Hoodies and Winter Toques of Alberta. Worn inside the galleries: Sports Jersey Covers-Up my #T-Shirts.
