Journal: PsychatrixJournal: Psychatrixhttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2011-10-16T11:44:56ZSquarespaceArt and the War Experiencehttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2011/10/16/art-and-the-war-experience.htmlTyler Boudreau2011-10-16T11:16:37Z2011-10-16T11:16:37ZThere are a number of interesting exhibits, film screenings, plays, and discussions coming up that bring art and the war experience together. The poster below gives more details on those events. I'll be speaking with author Doug Anderson and artist Matt Mitchell at UMASS on Thursday, November 17th, at 5pm. We'll be in the Cape Cod Lounge. See you there.

]]>Artists in Contexthttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2011/9/9/artists-in-context.htmlTyler Boudreau2011-09-09T11:32:43Z2011-09-09T11:32:43ZA Collaborative Art Event: Check it out. 

I'm going to the Sunday performance, September 11th at 4pm.

There will be a panel discussion afterwards to discuss the role of the arts in our understanding of war. I'll be one of the speakers.

Here's a link to the other members of the PANEL 

]]>AFTERMATHhttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2011/6/26/aftermath.htmlTyler Boudreau2011-06-26T10:08:51Z2011-06-26T10:08:51ZThis may be the most extraordinary play I've seen in years and years. I'm overwhelmed by its power and authenticity.

Find it. See it.

Let me break it down...this thing ain't over yet. (Check out the preview below.)

                        

 

 

]]>High School Students Ride Across the Country for Wounded Veteranshttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2011/6/20/high-school-students-ride-across-the-country-for-wounded-vet.htmlTyler Boudreau2011-06-20T16:55:47Z2011-06-20T16:55:47ZSeven students of the Saint Paul School of Concord, NH are riding across the country to raise money for wounded veterans. Sounds like a pretty good cause, to me. I think I'll join them for a leg. I'll meet them in Niagara Falls and ride to the end in York, Maine. The ride is in progress now. (Click the image to see their webpage.)

SPS Cyclists

 Last Day - Maine

]]>Talk about war with Congressman Nealhttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2010/12/26/talk-about-war-with-congressman-neal.htmlTyler Boudreau2010-12-26T22:18:55Z2010-12-26T22:18:55ZA small meeting in the office of Mayor Higgins' office about defunding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan...a start...a step...something anyway. It really is time.

 

 

]]>Ambush on T Streethttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2010/9/6/ambush-on-t-street.htmlTyler Boudreau2010-09-06T12:57:34Z2010-09-06T12:57:34ZI'm going.

(The show will be dedicated to the Vietnam veteran, George Williams, who recently died. George was a peace activist, an artist, a former NYC fire fighter, and a good friend. Like a lot of other people, I'm going to miss him.) 

]]>Memorial Challengehttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2010/6/28/memorial-challenge.htmlTyler Boudreau2010-06-28T09:53:28Z2010-06-28T09:53:28Z325 Miles later (from Arlington to Virgnina Beach) and I see the determination of a few veterans with some pretty significant disabilities to overcome.

The event was wrapped in what I would describe as a 'hyper-patriotic' package, which was interesting to think about. You know when you see some of these veterans (their war experiences etched so indelibly on their bodies) that the emphasis of the Ride 2 Recovery is making them feel welcomed home and honored and giving them a sense of solidarity.

 

That message--a positive one--came through loud and clear...I got it.

 

On the other hand...the heavy military presence in the event, I think, tends to perpetuate the idea that only other veterans can or do or are willing to...get it, that is. From my very non-military hometown, I've found that is certainly not the case at all. At any rate, 'patriotism' in the sense of being enthusiastic about war is not a necessary ingredient to recovery. You can have your doubts...so to speak...and still progress as a human being.

  

 General Anthony Zinni

 

 

Anyway...as all bicycle rides are great, this one was, too. I was glad to have experienced it. I thank Give An Hour in particular for making it happen for me.

Team 'Give an Hour': Nick, Cody, Tyler, Andrew 

]]>Septimus Gardens Update:http://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2010/5/25/septimus-gardens-update.htmlTyler Boudreau2010-05-25T15:10:57Z2010-05-25T15:10:57ZBlooms have come and gone...lettuce is growing rapidly along with the perennials...annuals sowed.

My vegetable selection is not comprehensive--I've got lettuce--but hey, it's my first time so it's a big deal to me. Besides...I really like salad!

Grand Rapids & Mesculin Mix

The 'vegetables' of my labor!To bury the war, so to speak (in the ground instead of, say, in one's gut), and have it spring to life in this form is remarkable; it is a lot easier to swallow this way...and tasty, too.  

See more in the Photo Gallery

]]>Still Cycling?http://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2010/5/25/still-cycling.htmlTyler Boudreau2010-05-25T14:53:15Z2010-05-25T14:53:15ZIn case anyone was wondering if I'm still in the saddle...YES, I AM!

Last week the CRW Spring Century (103 miles in this case).

Starting Line at the CRW Spring Century

Next Week the Memorial Challenge (approximately 325 miles), sponsored by Ride 2 Recovery

Learn More

]]>A Gardening Project for Combat Veterans in the UKhttp://www.tylerboudreau.com/journal-psychatrix/2010/5/4/a-gardening-project-for-combat-veterans-in-the-uk.htmlTyler Boudreau2010-05-04T14:01:16Z2010-05-04T14:01:16ZMore about the non-profit organization, Gardening Leave.....

I like this.

 (See the Website)

 

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