Paint your palette

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”

[coltonxlasseter-blog]

"You know what I mean, it’s fiddly. Like grinding your own coffee. Only rich people do that. Well yeah, the coffee makes you feel like shit but at least you can do stuff. That’s why I take like fifty painkillers and try to get on with it."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"Grinding your own coffee ensures the proper taste and texture. I hardly think it counts as being fiddly when there are clear benefits just as cucumber water is healthy and quite delicious." He shrugged his shoulders, unable to understand what the man had against high quality and good taste. "That hardly sounds healthy. Surely there must be something else that can be done without killing your vital organs in the process."

[coltonxlasseter-blog]

"That sounds like the shit that rich people do, it’s kind of adorable. I’m more of a black coffee and half a loaf of bread kind of guy when it comes to hangovers."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"I was not aware that water and fruit had become exclusive to the upper class. Should we fear a revolt? I understand the bread to absorb the contents of your stomach, but wouldn't the caffeine make things worse?"

[coltonxlasseter-blog]

"Oh, well, that’s good. Cucumber water? What’s that?"

[tony-cavanaugh]

"It is exactly what it sounds like. One adds cucumbers to a pitcher of water allowing the excess the positive properties and natural hydration to enhance the composition and the flavor of the water."

[coltonxlasseter-blog]

"Oh, hey Tony, how you doing? And I’ve got a killer of a hangover, to be honest."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"I'm doing much better than you it would seem. Ah, the tragedy of a well-spent evening. Have you consumed the required cucumber water to rehydrate?" 

[coltonxlasseter-blog]

"Do you have any aspirin? Or, paracetamol? Morphine, maybe?"

[tony-cavanaugh]

"Have you fallen ill?"

[xavierrhiding-blog]

"Which I do, not that often," Xavier smiled and laughed. "I guess that makes sense. I think we should start thinking of other ways to make a mark. I certainly hope I’m going to make a mark on the world in other ways than what I’m doing now." He grinned at Tony, knowing that the boy was right. "I don’t think that she’ll be that happy about that," Xavier chuckled. Although he didn’t know Marie, he did know that no one liked having something lorded over them, no matter who they were.

[tony-cavanaugh]

"Leaving one's mark on the world might be easier than one thinks. All you need to do is leave a lasting impression with one person, and you have changed the world. Reality is what we perceive it to be. In theory, the more people whose lives you touch, the greater your influence. Working for Lupin Enterprises may have already assured you a legacy." Tony chuckled. "I doubt that she will be pleased, but that shall be her problem. I take it that you were an only child."

[misspandorasurrey]

"This is also true. Or getting like four projectors and projecting forest scenes onto white sheets and pretending. I guess I think that still defeats the purpose of nature, but still." Pandora laughed. She still didn’t think she’d do that. She liked home. "I’ll just tutor all you and Marie at the same time. Less work for me,’ she smiled. "I don’t think you’re that bad though. You’re nicer than she is most of the time. Not that she can’t be nice, she just doesn’t choose to be."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"I am unsure as to whether she and I will need the same lessons. My sister is a lady; however, she is also a diva. Her attitude comes from a sense of entitlement and a world of praise."

[dianecavanaugh-blog]

"I know you do, dear but I do wish you wouldn’t," she said, sipping at the tea. Diane didn’t need her children worrying about her to worry about on top of everything else. "Anthony, I’m very proud of you for being so thoughtful, but really, there are more important things to concern yourself with."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"One cannot help what is in our nature. It is in my heart to see you happy just as it was in father's." The boy turned from his mother hoping that the mention of Richard had caused her no sadness. Pouring a cup of tea for himself, he added a few more lumps of sugar than necessary. "My family is the most important thing to me. I can think of nothing greater."

[coltonxlasseter-blog]

Colton’s mom had tried to get him to go to church with her a bit as a kid, but he’d found it difficult to believe that a benevolent God could have made his parents and stuck him with them, so he never believed it. “Once a week, damn,” he commented. By the time he was a teenager he barely even spoke to his dad once a week, even when they were sharing a house. “Are you a Christian, then?”

[tony-cavanaugh]

"In our finery for hours. I always was envious of those who got to sleep in." Tony understood the purpose of religion. Such things were both good for appearances and developing a sense of morality, but the blond had never seen the point in going to a heated church where a man on a pedestal preached about the sins that no longer applied to the modern world. "The blood of Christ was rather tasty. I tried to convince my sister to sneak into the kitchen with me to obtain another helping, but we were alas caught before able to procure the grape juice."  As he grew older, the boy felt the teachings and the supposed merciful benefactor did not appeal to his lifestyle. No merciful god would allow a father to perish while the evildoers caused havoc. "By birth or by choice?"

[thomas-o-mariet-blog1]

"I’m pretty sure I’ve slept through that movie like seventeen times by now."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"The acclaim for the movie has me baffled. It is not artistic. It is not enjoyable. And although I have yet to get to the ending, I assume that the ship sinks and the woman lives. As you have stated, it is frankly boring."

[mariescavanaugh-blog]

"Don’t you have something better to do than annoy me?"

[tony-cavanaugh]

"Not at all."

[mariescavanaugh-blog]

"Whatever helps you sleep at night, Anthony."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"My rest is peaceful without needing to confirm truth."

[mariescavanaugh-blog]

"There’s a difference between being the appreciator of beauty and actually being the beauty, brother. And it’s safe to say which one between us got all the better genes." She replied teasingly.

[tony-cavanaugh]

"That lies in the person." He chuckled. "Don't despair too much, little sister. You are going through an awkward phase. One day you too shall be as charming, intelligent, eloquent, and handsome as I."

[stephen-koning-deactivated20150]

"I know she is, but I’m sure you would know how important that piece is, and how much she can do on a board, unlike the rest. As for your skills, everyone has one, and they are all important in business, after all is more than just numbers."

[tony-cavanaugh]

"I know that the bishop can move great lengths, but tend to be unable to protect itself from danger directly in front of it. I do not doubt her power and am thankful for the opportunity you have given her. Perhaps we could discuss my future at a later date. I am certain you know the dread of being asked what your plans for the future are while still attending university."

[mariescavanaugh-blog]

"Beauty is confidence and appearance, Anthony. You would know this if you were a girl.”

[tony-cavanaugh]

"I do fancy myself a conciser of beauty, Marie. I know what it is."

[thomas-o-mariet-blog1]

Thomas made a face at Tony’s naivete and the possibility of missed opportunities. He shook his head, guessing Tony had plenty of time to grow up (though college seemed like a damn good time to).

"It means you should learn to just start saying yes. And how have you not seen Titanic?”

[tony-cavanaugh]

"I disliked the film. The characters were stock cliches and the settings over-indulgent. The story has been presented many a time with better writing. I stopped after that ghastly don't jump scene."

[xavierrhiding-blog]

Xavier wasn’t the type to over exaggerate something, so he knew that he was honestly telling the truth about his dad. Maybe it wasn’t that bad, but it just kept getting worse. Although most of the time, Xavier just ignored him. That really made his father upset. “I really shouldn’t complain,” he shrugged. “None the less, I do, and it doesn’t help, but sometimes ranting makes a person feel good. Although that is very true. I think the problem will eventually be sorted out. Only I can make the problem go away. Or… it has to be a joint effort.” He smiled at Tony. “Nah, it’s cool. At least you are smart.”

[tony-cavanaugh]

"Complaining is cathartic. The basic need for humans to express themself is paramount to the survival of the species. We need to be understood as well as to leave our mark on the world." Tony nodded sympathetically, understanding the need to make one's family proud when their wishes for you were different than what you wished for yourself. "I thank you for that and shall lord it over my dearest sister."