Friday, August 27, 2010

Yeah

I just want to be edgy.
             - you know?

Shelby Perry, MI

Dinosaurs and chickens are closely related.

Amanda, Rogers Heights

Emu jerky is for sale @ the Capital Square Farmer's Market in Madison, WI

Celia

You shrink at bay and God row at night.

Hailey

Love God with all your heart and obey Him.

Camrtn, 5 yrs old, NE Grand Rapids

Love God and don't love Satan.

Chad Stabler, NE Grand Rapids,

A lot of people spend the time they're not working trying to forget about life. Use your free time to enhance your life. Learn a new skill, volunteer, prepare for your financial future. Use you extra time wisely; plan it, prioritize it and it can transform your life. You will be blessed and you will bless others. Use it now while you have it, because someday you'll look back and say "What if?"

Anonymous

  • Life is a dream
  • Life is too short. Tomorrow never happens
  • Dinosaur.
  • cube.

Anonymous

"No matter what, you dream every night, even if you don't remember you still dream. "

Anonymous

EUAN is a CHV

Patrick Hekman, Eastown

Grand Rapids was named "All - American City" three times.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Anonymous

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted.

Ked, Kentucky

  • Don't eat yellow snow
    • All women are crazy!

Lauren Boker, Wyoming, MI

Don't be afrid to ask for help when you need it. The people who love you will be there, and people who love humanity will be there if no-one else will.

SKB, Grand Rapids

Living in the moment is truth.

Patrick Hekman, Eastown

"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance."
                        - Buddtha

Luke, GR, MI

Forgive the sinners for we are tomorrow's advocates.

Anonymous

Barrocudas may snap
but thats okay because
you can always take a cat nap.
Peace. love. America

Run with the wind

Anonymous

"The greatest fear of all, is fear of the unknown!"
                        - Founder of Patagonia, Leisureville, CO

Anonymous

If you harass one of your students, don't write about it in this book!

Brianna! Culterville, MI

Don't sweat the small stuff. Love is more important.

Algandro, your friend

"Never forget, Justice is what love looks like in public."

Master Drummond fothergail Commonwealth III

"I love rolling on Molly 3 to 5 times a day"

KTONIC

you ain't gonna change the world bitch!!!

Sage Clarissa, Lowell, Earth.

LIVE LOVE LAUGH

EXPERIENCE!!!

Taylor Taeeisai

What up people

8-12-2010

Are you a woman?
Do you believe in sexsual harrasment issue?
Dod you acuse any one?

I am a man 35410 Teather was accused by my Best student.

The result was:
Almost noting.
Just you are guilty but no more action againtst me.

Good and bad!

The only thing I came up with is:  
NO we are NOT equal. The law gives women very bad mean to brother other for no reason just because they have t. But we still higher UP.

Other result! Yes. I lost my respect to that student.
mealy was not happy.

What do you think?
arabiceast@yahoo

P.S. surely not against women and love to some of them. But please use your mind before you act. OK!
People
All fat white people Lost some pounds, Would YA.

Person

Always do your best and believe in yourself.

Chris Preville, Eastown

There is o god. Stop blaming him for all yor problems. You were born with everything you need. so Just be excellent!

"Wild Stallion 4 Life!"

Kathy, Jamestwon

"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life."
                  - Bible book of John

Anonymous

When you get old and think you're sweet, take off your shoes and smell your feet.

E

Through God all things are possible!

T

Teacher make all other professions possible.

Juchoes

"Don't forget the simple things."

Mary, Midland, MI

Don't kiss your brother's girlfriend.

Sheryl Crow, MaryBeth McGrail, East Side.

"It's not about getting what you want, It's about wanting what you got"

Patrick Hekman, Eastown

"Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress."
                        - Mohandas Gandhi

XO - SSS

Let time forgive your shit out .

Anonymous

i didn't choose to have a Chemical Imbalance...

Ariel Frey, Soon to be Chicago.

Don't stop believin'

Rebecca Green, GR, MI

Happiness is a Choice

GRM

If is better to do then ask for forgiveness than to ask permission before hand.

3 Anomymous Patrons, Downtown GR and Ada

Conservative Republicans actually DO patronize The Sparrow!?!

Lizz Baarman, Eastown

After 21 years, I have finally lived.

If I were to write what I've learned and what I feel is the "meaning" or "key" to life, it would take up this entire book. There is no one phrase to sum up life and Happiness. The Key to life is to search for Happiness, and never stop looking.

Sorry, cannot read the name.

In the Moment that we are all in. It's only best to think of that exact moment. Rather the dwell in what could have or what will be.

Diane Loomis, (Asher's mom)

Thank you, Patrick.

I enjoyed listning to other people's written words. Not enough time to write all that comes to mind... But I feel gratefulness is "Where it's at."


Plant Seeds of LOVE

Anonymous

P.S. If and when this project is ever done... have all the boxes been claimed? Would love to keep one.

Alyssha Ginzel, Emmett, MI

Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans.
                        - John Lennon 

Jack Wellingon, A bass instructor from Port Huron, MI.

A true bassist knows his chords, scales and intervals. If you do not know these things then learn them. They are the most valuable tools any musician an know.

P.S.
I love Alyssyha Ginzel

The kid from Jerry Mcgire

"The human head weights 8 pounds."

Mauricio Saudi, CostaRica

Ser pacieute as Muestra de gran intelogeucia, Ser impcieute es muestra e gran estupidez.

P. Grand Rapids

Don't join the military unless you really think that you are capable of killing people. If you don't pull the trigger you'll be in a lot of trouble even if you survive.

P.S.
Never trust the recruiter

Anonymous

"Ain't got no Whatchamacallit..."

Lara. St. Joseph, MI

Boys are never worth it, and Adderall is not meant for weight loss; you're beautiful the way you are.

J + B

Lose on friend
Lose all friends
Lose yourself

Salad is like a party

Nasar fans are Buddhists

Anonymous

One ship drives East, and another drives West
With the self serve winds that blow
Tis the set of the sails
And not the sails
That tell us the way to go

Like the winds of the sea, are the way of fate
As we voyage along through life
Tis the set of a soul
That decides it's goal
And not the calm or the strife

Jeremy Medendorp, Wyoming, MI

Dear reader,

Trust in God with all your heart, Soul, Mind. And he will provide for you in all you do!

Erika J. Barlon, Fushing, MI

"When spidr webs unite, they can tie up a lion"
                        - (This Means) -
"When people come together, they can conquers great things."

Letia, SE GR

Love yourself
love others
Keep your head up
No matter what.

ELSA, GR, Michigan

Relax.
Breath in... breath out...
Nothing is certain
Everything is one
Just live in the moment..

Anonymous

Life is good, Be thankful for it.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

About the red boxes...

Dear readers,

I am here to announce that the "True Grand Rapids Library Project" have been so very successful and I am so thankful for all your support and participation. I am also here to announce that the project is going to come to a close as the date of the Art Prize weeks are approaching. I need to gather the red boxes up and have them ready to be a part of the display which will be showing in the UICA (Urban Institution of Contemporary Art, the old building on Sheldon Av.) I am going to gather them all up on next Wednesday which is August 25. If you want to put few more of your thoughts in the books, please do so before it is all gathered back by me.


Thanks again for all the great entries that you all had contributed. It was a great success and it cannot had done so without each and every one of you.


Thank you so much.
and upon the gathering, I shall post all the entries on the blog so that you can read and learn it all.




Patrick

Sunday, August 15, 2010

TJ Mathiev, Eastown, 3 blocks from this location!

I learned to live for myself, seek the unknown and you will always discover and uncover. There is so much world to see. Also, “It’s a scary business waking out your door, if you don’t keep your feet there’s no telling where you might be swept off to.” Don’t KEEP YOUR FEET!!!

Mike Tuffelmire, East Hills

In order to truly understand something you must live in it. If there is something you want to know about just immerse yourself in the culture of it. In time you ultimately will become what you wanted to understand.

Anonymous

M. Tuffelmire once beat Chuck Norris in an arm wrestling contest! But in order to maintain would order. The tri-lateral commission swore them to an Oath of Silence. Only Nick Mames knows the exact details of the agreement and the secret come to unleash anmegeddon. By him a few DBN’s @ meanwhile and he will tell you all about it! 

Anonymous

Also, babies don’t develop knee caps until they’re about 2 years old. Seriously, touch a baby's knee, Nothing.

Anonymous

Birthdays are so much fun!

Pants Montague

Stuff is just stuff
Relationships is what it is all about - Love goes out to All - be kind to each other!

Ven

There is no easy way to be left. No circumstances would have made heartbreak less painful. Accept responsibility for your pant in it but don’t blame yourself

It’s going to get better

Cornielia

And if it won’t
don’t whine

David and Alina, Charlevoix, MI

It will work out or it won’t.

Irah Dhaseleer, Charlevoix

Do what you want
Love what you do!

Anonymous

Treble Clef + Bass Clef = Infinite possibility

Sage Clarissa of Earth

Love Wins! Be Positive! Loving Peace! Understanding... Accepting...

Dear Patrick, hugs and Happy Wishes to you!!! I’m the one who met you at the Matisyahu concert... Asher’s sister... You’re super cool! Lots of Love, Sage Clarissa of Earth.

Live Learn Peace Love Joy Smile Inspire

RL, In memory of Stephen Pitcairn. You’re missed.

Live life to its fullest capacity so that when death comes to meet you, there is nothing left to take.

Naomi Brown, Grand Rapids

All education is expensive; Whether it costs your time, money, or your ASS - spend it meaningfully. (and no one else can really tell you how much or little it means to you)

Anonymous

I’m pretty lonely on Sundays. Do you like to play chess? 

 (917) 412 6507

Michael Tuffelmire, East Hills.

Whenever I feel sad or depressed, I just think about the men in my unit who didn’t make it out the war and then I just want to do things in their honor.

RML, CO

Some girls were just born with glitter in their veins

K.L., EGR

Every once in awhile, I don’t cover my eyes.

Rose Washburn, Wana-be Eastowner

Remember at the end of a stressful day that it can never happen again... Also, keep a bottle of port handy!

With Love and Co.

Audrey

If you really are looking for lasting love, respect your partner as much as you’d like to be respected.

Ruth

Coffee

Rick Beerhorst, Eastown

Lake drive was originally a trail created fist by the deer than by the native Americans and went down to the shore of the river.

Sorry that I have not been posting...

Dear readers,

Sorry about the fact that I had not been posting new entries for a long time now. I been busy with some of the different parts of the big project. I hope you will understanding. All the boxes except the one was at "The Bitter End", are still in work and please continue to contribute and discover.

I will post all of the entries by the end... I promise. It is just now I am quite busy at a different aspect of the project. Thank you for all your supports for this project. I am so grateful for it all!!!

All the best!



Patrick

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Annie Dourestein

Love is a lesson that always should be taught.

"Moms always know what kids are doing."

Hope, Napewille

Living in denial renders your soul on trial.

Hope, Napewille

Living in denial renders your soul on trial.

Olivia, Buffalo

Love and Laugh as long as you live.

Anger is one letter short of danger.
My Niece "Olivia" is a good hang.

Mean people suck...

We all have 2 loves...
The one we learn with and the one we love with after that...

Michlle, sorry I cannot not read where you are from.

When someone shows you the truth about themselves... (a word that I cannot read) them the first time!

Cole

Hey did you know a girl pitcher struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig!

Basketball Rules!!!

Emma

What's up peeps?
I just read this book and one of the pages creeped me out because my name is Emma I love acting and I take classes at Civic.

P.S. I swear I am not the same girl!

TIGwald, Downtown GR

  • 76 is now accepting credit and debit. 
  • Th sun is not a large enough star to ever become a black hole. Instead, when it dies (in approximately 6-8 billion years), it will become a boring red dwarf, swelling up and engulfing the earth.

Nick, GR

I rearended some one on 28th street and totalling my car. I won the 61st District Court $180. Now I will ike everywhere. I hate 28th Street and cars.

Anonymous

* a illustration of a bicycle*


This is about the only thing I can draw.


Hi Goose.

Rachel Ormos, EGR

I got a #1 and it cost me 4.97. (from my fanny pack)

Monica Poblnson

"Not forever I'll be back"
               - This was written in dirt on the back of my car this morning.
                    What does it mean?

Anonymous

Live well, Love deeply, pass judgments only on yourself, the rest is God's