I am not a big art buff. I don't pretend to know a lot about art and when Gallery Night rolls around, as it just did, I normally stay in with my TV remote.
But I do like photography. I like snapshots my kids take of my grandchildren. I like the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. I love a picture of my baby granddaughter sound asleep on my chest as I nap on the couch.
There is a Milwaukee photographer named Jim Herrington who takes pictures that really touch me. Lately he has been exploring images of the legends from the world of mountain climbing.
But his pictures of famous musicians really strike a chord in me.
His photos are now on display in Milwaukee at the Third Ward's Hanson-Dodge Creative, one of the best design firms in Milwaukee. I don't think it's open to the public but if you call I'm sure they'd let you see these photos.
As an example, Herrington has a picture of Waylon Jennings that just tells you this man has spent lots of time on lonely roads and empty hotel rooms. And his shot of Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones lets you see into the face of an artist who is always up for something new.
He's got a picture of Willie Nelson that might be my all time favorite photo. This is a picture of an old man, with a young heart and a fearless commitment to an old guitar, music that moves and a faded pair of old blue jeans worn with a red bandana.
This kind of art I truly understand. And love.
With a history in Milwaukee stretching back decades, Dave tries to bring a unique perspective to his writing, whether it's sports, politics, theater or any other issue.
He's seen Milwaukee grow, suffer pangs of growth, strive for success and has been involved in many efforts to both shape and re-shape the city. He's a happy man, now that he's quit playing golf, and enjoys music, his children and grandchildren and the myriad of sports in this state. He loves great food and hates bullies and people who think they are smarter than everyone else.
This whole Internet thing continues to baffle him, but he's willing to play the game as long as OnMilwaukee.com keeps lending him a helping hand. He is constantly amazed that just a few dedicated people can provide so much news and information to a hungry public.
Despite some opinions to the contrary, Dave likes most stuff. But he is a skeptic who constantly wonders about the world around him. So many questions, so few answers.
