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MONDAY FUNDAY: Benjaman Kyle

Woah, this portrait is hand drawn using only DOTS (stippling is the technique and patience is the name of the game) but there is more to this story, and it's kinda awesomely weird so let me start from the beginning. 

Benjaman Kyle is the pseudonym adopted by a man who has dissociative amnesia. He was discovered unconscious on August 31, 2004, and is believed to be about 64 years old. He is the only American citizen officially listed as missing despite his whereabouts being known.

Miguel Endara felt instantly moved to help Benjaman after viewing Finding Benjaman (a short documentary about this odd tale).  He created this portrait in hope of spreading awareness and to help raise money through the sale of prints to help get Benjaman a new social security number.

WEIRD FACT: Initially, he was known as BK because he was discovered on the premises of a Burger King. Since then, he has chosen to live under the name Benjaman Kyle and insists that his real first name is Benjaman

Finding Benjaman from John Wikstrom on Vimeo.
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A Visit to LACMA

A few weeks ago we met up with BM (and her adorbs family) at LACMA for an art filled family day of fun.  Child friendly highlights included:

• Metropolis II (a Chris Burden installation)...sooo many cars and so cool.
• Jumping in puddles (which is a traveling exhibit :).
• The Boone Children’s Gallery (kids can paint to their hearts content).
• Chasing KL throughout Urban Light (more running).
• The awesome Stanley Kubrick exhibit (do not miss this one, it's really good - less child friendly but don't let that hold you back - it's beautifully done).
• Playing in the Jesús Rafael Soto sculpture, Penetrabile - aka - Yellow Plastic Spaghetti (although, we weren't sure if it was super fun or terrifying).
• Hanging out Behind the Berlin Wall (located across the street). 
• THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: Riding in the huge red elevator for 45 minutes straight.  HML was deeply moved by Barbara Kruger's work, so much so that we were forced to physically remove her from the fun.  It was cute (not the crying part) but I did officially learn, you actually can have too much of a good time. #TakeTheStairs :)

Still Thankful By HML

Since Mommy has been so busy with work, I begged her to let me do a post and she finally caved.  So, I thought I would share my Thanksgiving journal from our visit with Nana and Zadie :)
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Visiting Nana & Zadie: Day 1 - All I want to do is go up and down the stair case.  I should actually enter a competition, I am that good.  Sure, I banged my head into the banister (and made a scene) but remember when Michael Jackson danced into flames on stage (it's practically the same thing). 

Visiting Nana & Zadie: Day 2 - Thanksgiving is such a funny holiday, Nana spent SO long cooking, but it was just the same old dinner to me (what's the big deal).  My favorite part of the evening was when I ate 5 pieces of asparagus in under two minutes, screaming TOUCHDOWN, spending time with family, and hugging Nana and Zadie :) - Hmmmm, maybe I actually do like Thanksgiving :)

Visiting Nana & Zadie: Day 3 - Mommy sure looks tired, I hope she had fun at our slumber party.  I probably should have told her about it ahead of time, but it was a good surprise.  She and Daddy looked thrilled when I got into bed with them, and I had such fun singing songs and talking endlessly.  I bet they never imaged I could go for five straight hours!  It went so fast for me, what's the phrase again, time cries when you are having fun?

Visiting Nana & Zadie: Day 4 - I had no idea that opening and closing every door in this house could make me feel so free.  I actually wish people would stop trying to use the doors, so I could stay focused (adults can be so annoying).  And speaking of which, why is Mommy hovering?  It's not like I am going to get my fingers pinched (again).  I love her so much but seriously BACK OFF!

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