"Wedding Day Portrait" gouache on watercolor paper

I’m not a fan of her shows but I do think she is beautiful and more than occasionally watch the entertainment shows that come on after the news.  So along with the rest of main-stream Americans I know all about the lavish wedding and swift split AND I have an opinion about it!   Let me preface this by saying most of my opinions, since becoming a mother, are based on how I think it will affect my children.  My first reaction was disgust!  Does excess wealth eliminate the cultural necessity for commitment and the effort it entails?  Marriage is work.  The focus was on creating a beautiful day and spending/making money.  These are NOT values I want to teach my children.  But wait… Continue reading →