I viewed her T'log paintings as a chronicle of actual history-changing events without a whole lot of hidden subtext other than some religious/cultural symbols surrounding the conflict.
I recall her choice of songs for T'log were listed here before 9/11, too. To be repetitive, she said a few weeks after 9/11 that she viewed the conflict as the result of the "violence in film and movies exported by the U.S." I thought it a different kind of viewpoint at the time, but have come to agree with her in large part. The world has become desensitized to the ramifications of true violence. My reactiion to her recent comments as she was found listening to several talk radio shows is: 1. It is interesting that she is fascinated (maybe a little hooked) by them. 2. I hope she does not in the future dispel her global vision of the situation based on them. (Better to widen the vision and understanding by enrolling in some history classes down the street at UCLA and reading a variety of news and other reports at the library or on the internet). 3. If she writes new songs about "it's all about oil" I think she will be cheating her creative muse. (Although perhaps a self-deprecating ditty about owning an SUV might be fun). I've always thought she was prophetic and a visionary. I hope she can find that higher vision in the songs she may write on the state of the world today. Kakki
