Friday, October 9, 2009

On The Flip Side

There are two sides to every story.
Yesterday I wrote about the horrors that some teens are capable of.
Today I'm sharing the flip side of that story.

Maybe it was fate, karma or whatever you want to call it, but when I got this in my email today, I knew I had to share it with you.


There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy 25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times.

A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos. (all angles) of the rock. I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.


Here's the artist: Ray ' Bubba ' Sorensen.
Congrats Bubba. You have redeemed my faith in teens.
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17 comments:

  1. willOctober 9, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    The kid's got a future and the rock will probably become a re-defined local landmark.

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  2. JoanieOctober 9, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    I've seen this before. Very impressive!

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  3. Sassy BritchesOctober 9, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Ohmigosh. SUCH a 180 from yesterday! It does give one hope for our future, doesn't it?

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  4. hOctober 9, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Very impressive work.

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  5. UnknownOctober 9, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Wow, that painting is exquisite.

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  6. CoraOctober 9, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Oh my goodness. That is absolutely incredible!! I wonder how long it took him to complete it?

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  7. SkylersDadOctober 9, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    I have seen this, and am so impressed nobody has vandalized it yet!

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  8. Scott OglesbyOctober 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Wow, I’ve never seen anyone take my advice so quickly or thoroughly. Just kidding. That is touching and beautiful with amazing artwork. It’s focusing on the positive!! I hope you have a great weekend! I know I will, the Fountain of Wine fiesta started today!! Free wine, food, and beer for all!!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    That is COOL! (And, honestly, I'm getting a little teary-eyed.) It's always great when a teenager restores your faith in civic pride.

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  10. ElenkaOctober 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    I am soooo glad that people are leaving it alone.
    How upsetting it would be if someone defaces that magnificent piece of work.

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  11. SlydeOctober 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    wow.. thats awesome!

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  12. ChrisOctober 10, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Awesome. Not only the artwork, but the inspiration.

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  13. BarlinnieOctober 10, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Respect! So nice to see these days.

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  14. FurtheronOctober 10, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    good for a good news story about a teen to get press... too often it's the mindless minority that blind us to the goodness of the majority

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  15. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    I've gotten this like 437 times on email but it still impresses every time.

    Wil Harrison.com

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  16. Dr. Kenneth NoisewaterOctober 11, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Big ups to an artist named Bubba. Do you think there will ever be some rich coulple having a cocktail party in their posh apartment saying, "Do you like the painting? It's an original Bubba."

    My GF hails from Iowa and went to Iowa state. I wonder if she knows bubba . . .

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  17. Waltsense.comOctober 16, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    to awesome!

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