Category Archives: Art and Life

On the Road Again

Posted on March 16, 2021 by jwfisch

I can hear Willie Nelson’s stringy voice as we get in the car and head north after only a day’s respite between road trips. “On the road again.” This time I’m with Chandler and we are headed to Sacramento and … Continue reading →

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LA’s own rock star

Posted on October 1, 2020 by jwfisch

Los Angeles has its own rock star. Now I know there are a lot of rock stars this city has produced in its history, but none like this one. That’s because this one is a rock — a real rock … Continue reading →

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Purple camels and walking trees

Posted on July 10, 2020 by jwfisch

Let’s face it, kids have it all over us adults when it comes to creativity.  One of the requisites of a creative mind is the ability to see things from a fresh perspective. This is where the kids come in. … Continue reading →

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a sacrificial poet

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jwfisch

    This is the logo for one of the open mic’s John attends. John wants to welcome any Chicago visitors to “The Catch,” and thank them for welcoming him into their community.     John Shirk is a missionary to … Continue reading →

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Just outside my door

Posted on March 24, 2020 by jwfisch

I went for a short walk this morning just a little ways outside my house. I breathed in the crisp fresh air. No coronavirus there. I felt the warm sun radiate on my face contrasting with the cold air all … Continue reading →

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Painting in the dirt of our lives

Posted on June 14, 2019 by jwfisch

Yesterday I wrote about the story of a Mexican immigrant who drives a short-haul truck route all over Los Angeles and has found a way to express his artistic nature and training in the the dirt and muck that forms … Continue reading →

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Dirty life art

Posted on June 13, 2019 by jwfisch

Arnulfo Gonzalez is a Mexican immigrant who lives in Los Angeles. He wants to be an artist. He earned a degree in art from East Los Angeles College and attends drawing classes with his wife whenever he can. But art … Continue reading →

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Beautiful words

Posted on June 11, 2019 by jwfisch

Shari, one of our Catch readers, commented that she is currently in a book club that is reading the book, A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline. It’s a historical novel based on the life and times of … Continue reading →

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