"Can you imagine a world without public art? No Statue of Liberty, no Eiffel tower, no Vietnam Veterans Memorial, no Mount Rushmore, no murals or memorials or monuments or fountains? And what would the Fourth of July be without a fireworks display, or a parade without beautiful floats? These landmarks and special events enhance our experience of place and improve our quality of life" -- Hayden Mayor Ron McIntire, at the dedication of "Epiphany," Hayden's newest piece of public art, Friday evening. Coeur d'Alene Press article here.

DFO: I feel sorry for people who don't understand the value of art in our lives. How about you?