David Amram in Shreveport - September, 2011

debchrisjoseph's photostream on Flickr.

When the cynicism creeps in,

Insidious and all-consuming,

I am jolted back to reality by the agape’ shared by friends

Who are really family,

Linked together by empathy and an unexpected tragedy.

To share unselfish love with another human being

Is the antidote

To the temporary evils that delude our minds. 

~DBE

Texas Avenue Community Association Community Meeting - Sept. 2011

Texas Avenue Community Association Community Meeting - Sept. 2011, a set on Flickr.

Hosted by Antioch Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA

"Art for Kathryn" online art auction

by Carola Nix

The "Art for Kathryn" art auction is happening at the Artwork Clearance FB page.

Bid on fantastic, original artwork from dozens of local creatives between now and midnight, Friday, September 30.

100% of all sales will be donated to Kathryn Usher, a Shreveport-based artist, photographer, writer and community advocate. Kathryn's beloved husband and our dear friend, Charles Fontane, passed away suddenly last week.

Kathryn has a moving commentary on her life right now.  It is available for viewing here.

Many thanks to all the artists who have generously donated work. 

Kathryn Usher

Sarah Gross

Christie Cassell

Pamela Viviano

Lynn Laird

Jason Pliler

Julie Glass

Kathleen Smith

Nadine Charity

Judy Horne

Mark Charleville

Steven Soffer

Steve Zilhavsky

Nadine Charity