Art of livin'

There are always new types of art for sale out in the world. Generally, an art gallery will exhibit modern art, fine art, art print, museums art, art centers and even an Indian art gallery. Now there is an online art gallery. With these changes come another type of art altogether. The art of living art. Life experiences can be artful. Some events in our lives chart the history of our families. We must examine our own culture to understand who, and why we are who we are.

The initial cultural expression of the human culture could have developed with the birth of the first babies on the banks of the Nile River.

In the season of 8,000 before the Christian era, a new culture spring from the waters of the Nile in the form of colorful humans.

When the waters rescinded after the "Great Cultural Storm" many fish - like creatures were left on the land to fend for their survival. Their desire to survive was so great that that developed the first human lungs that they needed to enjoy living in an all - air environment.

They made love and brought life in the human that we enjoy today!

When their birth was experienced, mothers would drop their off-spring from a stand-up- position. These children's first independent movement was a bounce (as opposed to a crawl).

When their legs acquired the strength to balance their bodies in an up - right position they bounced from location to location. (As opposed to walking)This movement may have be the introduction of dancing in the world!

We continue to identify these rhythmic activity physical expressions. Most notably by using our eyes while displaying a non verbal, yet an effective message. A wenk of a female/male eye could be the beginning of a romantic adventure. Many mothers could communicate with their children by just looking at them.

During the 10,000 years, these first humans have been the greatest dancers, fighters, and lovers in the civilized world!

Excerpt:

When my son Norman E. Jones, II found me (Norman E. Jones, Sr.) I was at the height of my career. For forty years as a freelance Journalist, I was positioned to absorb a “Mecca” of Negro, Afro-American, Black and African American history in America. At the time he found me, I had made contributions to several local and national black and white publications on a variety of subjects concerning the black populations in this country. I am one the most knowledgeable persons on the culture of the African American in the world! My son took my history, and with this blog will continue my legacy as one of the most knowledgeable persons on the African American culture.

Little is known about the contributions in commerce and culture we have contributed to the success of America. As a retired journalist, historian, and keeper of the information my son has amassed a wealth of information from the 60's and early 70's.

These are just some of Norman E. Jones observations in his book at the Art of Livin' Art gallery about the history of the African American:

From "20th Century African- American Avenue Culture" by Norman E. Jones, II

"These are only a few of the centers of black commerce and culture in America during the first half of the Twentieth Century. All of which, at one time or another, I was fortunate to live, play, or work. I must say I enjoyed my times being on the scene as Negro progress was being made!"

Heritage documents- Forty official government proclamations and resolutions presented to Norman E. Jones, Sr.

Works of Art are dated from 1909-1990-Jones was a pioneer Journalist publicist and political activist. He cam to the Tampa Bay area in 1950 and began to cultivate the African American community by producing, presenting and promoting several productive programs and projects.