Author Archives: Les

Forgotten Photographs

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Les

In my last post, And Now, For Something Completely Different, I shared a photograph of the Flatiron Building in New York City, by my friend Peter Seiger, a skilled architectural photographer. The photo is from a scanned 35mm negative. It … Continue reading →

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And Now, For Something Completely Different

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Les

I am fortunate to live in an area that is home to a number of creative people. One, is my friend and neighbor Peter Sieger. He is, in my humble opinion, one of the best architectural photographers around. Pete’s photo … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Job In The World

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Les

I burn a lot of energy attempting to understand my fellow Americans. I consider the context of their lives and try to empathize as best I can. Yet, there are days when I think, “What’s the matter with us?” A … Continue reading →

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Labor Day 2021

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Les

Over Labor Day I did what I love most, write. For me, every day is a writing day, Labor Day being no different. My routine begins with plowing through my email looking for items of interest. These gems direct me … Continue reading →

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Competing Views Make Me Think

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Les

Facebook is a great place to hear competing views. They inform me of other people’s perceptions of the world. I welcome them because it means that someone has read what I’ve posted and then felt compelled to respond. I can’t … Continue reading →

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United States No Longer

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Les

As I write this my anger is intense. I must watch what I say so that I can keep some very good friends. Yet, I’m beginning to wonder if that is possible. Tonight, has been my tipping point and I … Continue reading →

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