As some of you may or may not know, while I am an eccentric conservative--I also have an extreme love of the theatre, the arts, architecture, and all other types of fine arts. It is a sad thing that for some reason the title "Fine Arts" is also now associated with "Flaming Liberals." It simply is not true--and that distinction is unfair to Republican and Democrat alike.

I don't know if you all have noticed the link that is on the right hand top side of my blogger side bar. It is a link to, in my opinion, one of the greatest architecture schools out there right now. Starting in Staunton in 2005 on the anniversary of September 11th, it has caused quite a wave in the architecture and fine arts community. I am proud to support such a school, a venture, and the people who are involved. I have been around since it's conception--seen it take root, form, and continue to grow. Throughout the next few days, interspersed with my regular political blogging, I will feature snippets of what umbau is, what it is meant to be, and what it is becoming.

BUILD PUCCINI. BUILD PUCCINI. BUILD PUCCINI.









