The American Rich and Famous

I've been watching programs, like "E!News," that I don't usually watch.  My tastes in fashion and design are more plebian.

Anyhow, what impressed me was how stilted they conduct themselves, relatively little spontaneity; and how sterile and picture-book their houses and ballrooms and cars are, as if they were simply living in a hotel or in a hospital room!  Or, driving a taxi. You don't see magazines thrown about, hair a bit messy; and houses that are in need of some repair!

I recall going to a Japanese art exhibit a few years ago.  The artist was also a student of culture.  He claimed that the essence of good art is in the idiosyncratic mars and mistakes retained in a work that adds character and charm to  it.  I personally believe his philosophy is profound.  We want to be remembered as an individual human being with all the peculiar faults and idiosyncrasies that we personally have.  And we want to enjoy them and want our friends to know us as individuals! 

I feel sorry that our culture wants stilt men and women to model after--and model homes that don't look lived in; have no distinguishing features aside from their being mausoleums.  I don't think it really does.  The emotional blah kids their raising is proof that this isn't the best of all living styles.