November 2008 Archives

            Most of the time, Mike Turner spends his days doing set design for films, but the real reason he moved to California was to sell his heart, which he does practically on a weekly basis. Every other weekend for the past four months, this artist and Florida native comes out to the Venice Beach boardwalk to sell his work, consisting mostly of heart-shaped pieces made of painted wood and resin compound. Each time, at least one person walks away with one of Turner's heart and every time that happens, he's reminded of his decision to become an artist.

   It deeply saddens me to know that I live in a state wherein animals are given more rights than gay people. It never even crossed my mind that Proposition 8 would pass in a state such as California. They just recently approved same-sex marriage in this state! I feel awful that the majority of Californians have voted "Yes" on Prop 8 and hope many will continue to fight until this ridiculous and unfair initiative is repealed.