I agree with your friend, these things take up way too much of our time. I have a few paintings that will help take you away from all this. Ready to do some Basque Dancing? Check out these paintings from an artist up in Idaho. Meet Ms Mary Maxam. I am a new fan of her work.
http://www.dailypainters.com/artists/artist_gallery/2310/Mary-Maxam
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Ready To Dance
This place needs some music. Lets Dance!