To Duck Or Not Turducken....

 

"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." -Nelson Mandela

 

  Hello! How do you do? Thanks for reading Drew The View!  I checked my Facebook newsfeed the other day, and if I hadn't read a news story elsewhere, I wouldn't have know Nelson Mandela passed away.  Yesterday, when people learned about A&E's suspension of Phil Robertson, I couldn't have been better informed. 

   

  I've never watched the show Duck Dynasty. I've heard it's super funny and from the commercials I've seen, the cast members seem to love each other and their families.  The fact that Mr. Robertson was able to give his honest opinions to a magazine doesn't bother me; I love it.  What troubles me is what could be a hurtful reaction due to his comments from a large group of people based of their Christian beliefs. 

   

  I've read The Bible many times. One of my favorite stories in The Bible, involves Jesus going to dinner at a homeboys house, a crazy prostitute busts in and starts to wash and kiss Jesus' feet.....

Luke 7:36-50 (as interpreted by drew the view)

                                                (Interior Jesus' Homeboys House-Night)
SIMON: "Yo man..if you were really a prophet.... You would know this chick is a ho. This girl that's washing your feet Jesus... She's a hooker!"
JESUS:  "Hey Simon let me holler at you for a second playa."
SIMON: "What's up Jesus?"
JESUS:    "If you and Peter needed some money. I would give ya'll some.  You know that right?
SIMON:  "Yeah for sure Jesus."
JESUS:    "Ok.  Lets say I loaned you 50 bucks, and I loaned Peter 500."
SIMON:   "Why would you loan Peter more than me Jesus?"
JESUS:    "That's not important Simon. Just follow me ok?"
SIMON:   "Ok Jesus."
JESUS:     "So I figure out...That neither one of you guys have the money to pay me back.
SIMON:   "I would pay you back Jesus."
JESUS:     "I know Simon. I know.  But lets say you couldn't. Then...I decided I should forgive both of your debts....Which one would be more grateful?"
SIMON:    "Peter would.  Because you loaned him 500 bucks and me only 50."
JESUS:      "That is correct Simon. This girls  sins, which are many, are forgiven; she showed me much love.  But to whom little is forgivin...."  
SIMON:      "Jesus."
JESUS:        "Yes. Simon."
SIMON:      "Can I borrow 50 bucks?"

  If you decide to boycott A&E because you believe homosexuality is immoral that's your call; but you might want to put down that BLT and cancel your NFL network too. Thanks For Reading! I Love You! -Drew The View

Levitucus: 11:7-8 "And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be cloven footed, yet he chews not the cud; he is unclean to you.  Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcass shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you."

Girly Man

  Hello! How do you do? Thanks for reading Drew The View!  So me and my lovely wife have an awesome habit of reading books together. It was her turn to pick a book this time so everyday in the break room for the past month I've fielded many curious questions and looks."What are you readin' nere?" "It's called "The Feminine Mystique.""Ohhh...."
  I overheard two maintaince  workers in the stairwell, "I don't know man. I saw him the other day with a girl... I guess it was his wife." I pick next. Narrowed it down to the classic,"Why I Love Hot Rods," or "Making Book Covers: A Step by Step Guide."

  In order to draw less attention to myself I brought up my drawing pad to work. I'm sure people will think I'm less weird soon....But in the meantime here is some of the stuff I've came up with:)  Thanks for reading! I love you!-Drew The View

Chopsticks.....

Hello! How do you do?  Thanks for reading Drew The View!! I have been busy putting together a wonderful project called, "Bands For Cans," a benefit for the local food bank!  We have had so many positive responses from both artists and merchants wanting to donate their time and wares for this event. Thank You All!  I will definitely be posting more on this and look forward to seeing you, and your friends, there on Friday June 24th!  Just $5 to get in and make sure to bring some cash for the raffle(We Have Some Awesome Prizes!) Free Beer and Wine While Supplies Last....Not to mention some great music and an awesome time!!!!  Thanks for reading and sharing this video with your many friends on Facebook and the world over! I love you!! -Drew The View

Tu Doo....

Hello! How do you do? Thanks for reading Drew The View!  If living in Oklahoma sucks....I'll challenge you to explain why this weeks to-do-list is so awesome.....
 1.  OKC Art Festival Downtown  (Don't love art....kill the food!)
 2.  James Taylor at the Civic Center
 3.  OKC Thunder Game 5
 4.  Norman Music Festival.  (Check out Skating Polly on Friday!)
 5.  Dinner at Aunt Robin's!
 6.  Buffalo Wild Wings

Thanks for reading! I hope to see you there!  I love you! -Drew The View

To Be... Or Not Too......

   Hello! How do you do? It's Drew The View!  Thanks for reading.  Something I've learned recently is.....pull is push spelled backwards.  It's true dude.

  "So much to do, so little time." An awesome excuse for such modern times.  I wish I could tell you how many things I've been facisnated with in my life, but I'm  a twenty-nine year old  who has lost count and last week was in love with banjos. 

   I rented a DVD from the library last week called,"Before the Music Dies".  It had some really good interviews including this one from high as f!@# , Dave Matthews.  "Man it doesn't matter man.  You can have a job anywhere man. Work at a coffee shop or even Sears, as long as you know what you love, you've got it figured out man."  I didn't know David Matthews was so intense until watching that interview, did you?  He yells when he sings.  Or sings between yells.

Nerd Bombers....

Hello! How do you do? Thanks for reading Drew The View!

      Do remember the first time you played Nintendo?  I do.  I can recall the feeling I had watching the awesome graphics loading up.   I could imagine myself being totally fulfilled (at seven years old) playing this game called Super Mario Bros. endlessly.  If only I could have one of my own.  Becoming familiar with the concept of using buttons to run and jump was confusing. A testament to my excitment came as I  pulled the controller so hard the video game console fell on the floor, twice. I could have played for days, but in fear of me breaking his new toy, my buddy's mom ushered/dragged me into another room.
   I eventually got my wish.   My very own Nintendo on my ninth birthday.  I played it for a few years religiously (and still enjoying playing once in a blue moon) but never really made the transition to Super Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, etc....
   I feel like I out grew video games for a couple different reasons.  The first was frustration.  When I lost, I remember getting so mad I would sometimes throw or bite the controller or yelling at my friends a time or two for cheating, leaving their house controller in hand enraged.

  
   The reason why I haven't picked it back up is not because the games don't look cool, but it makes me feel so unproductive when I play them.  A couple years ago I was playing one of the basketball games with my buddy on his X-Box and he was just kicking my ass.  I knew he really liked to play and showing off his skillz, so I suffered through four quarters of this torture.  After the game was over I was like, "Man, sorry I it wasn't much of a game dude I never play Xbox or anything."  He tried to restore my confidence by reassuring me, "Its cool man.  You just need to keep practicing."

    One of my buddies loves to play World of WarCraft or WOW as it is commonily refered to. He, and much of his family play for hours on end while subjecting me to their "middle earth" talks at work.  I really didn't take much notice of it thinking it was harmless nerd shit until I witnessed my buddy handing over sixty U.S. dollars to his sister in law.
Drew:  "Hey man, what was that for? Did you lose a bet or something?"
Friend:  "No I just bought a shit ton of gold dude!"
Drew:  "Wow!  Will you and all of your family please come over to my house this weekend for a yard sale?  I've got tons of useless shit!"

    Thanks for reading! I love you! Drew The View

  

You're The Inspiration.........

"Sea Kissed"  www.artbypaulsnyder.com

  
    Hello! How do you do? It's Drew The View! As an artist I'm always searching for inspiration.  I think when you first start your craft, whatever it is, you're just inspired by everything because it's all new.  The hard part is finding it after that. 
    I've been inspiration seeking lately and one place that seems to have me going back is the library. Even if you don't read many books, they have hundreds upon thousands of great films and videos to watch for free.  
    Music is a great source of inspiration for me. I always have some music I'm working on playing in my car to make sure the mix sounds cool on shitty speakers.  When I was a single man I would try to get these girls to rap to it while we were driving.  I'd always try and prompt them...."My name is Drew and I am so hard/ My car is small but my feet are large...."  I knew it was true love when she replied, "Your car is small but it drives real far/ let's take the dough you saved and spend it at the bar!"

www.artbypaulsnyder.com  <---Check Out My Homeboy Paul! He Is Super Talented And Wants To Paint/Draw For You!

    Every job I've had is pretty different from the last, but the attitude amongst my co-workers is very similar.  "Dude our boss is a jerk," "I'm so tired of this place," or "Man I hate Tuesdays." This guy I work with actually said that to me tonight. It was the first thing he says to me all day. "Man. I hate Tuesdays....."  Man. I hate your voice; get away from me with that depressing ass shit! 
    During one of the hottest days this summer I was reluctantly driving into work when I had to slow down at a construction zone. The smell of asphalt was over powering.  I looked up at these poor construction guys working in the heat and in these awful conditions, having the biggest laugh as they watched me in my little car driving by.  I always try and think about those guys when I'm having an off day at work in the air conditioning. 
    People are really the best inspiration for doing anything, I think.  Thank you for reading! I love you! -Drew The View

 "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."  -Robert McCloskey