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Category Archives: Photo
Volodomyr Zelenskyy
This morning, I listened to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speak to the U.S. Congress from a secure location in Kyiv. He appeared before them, sitting at his desk, wearing an olive drab military t-shirt. There is no doubting that he is … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Democracy, Justice, Painting, Politics, Portraits, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Tagged children, congress, Defense, Democracy, Democrats, Glory to Ukraine, Joe Biden, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Odessa, Peace, Republicans, Speech, Ukraine, Volodomyr Zelenskyy, Weapons
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Forgotten Photographs
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
And Now, For Something Completely Different
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
Posted in Art, B/W, Beauty, Photo
Tagged architecture, black/white, creativity, Flatiron Building, New York City, Patisserie 46, photography
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Armistice Day 2020
Today is Veterans Day. The day when we honor all those who fought for our country during its many wars. In the beginning it was called Armistice Day, celebrating the end of World War I, The War to End All … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Democracy, Document, France, History, Painting, Politics, Relationships, United States
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Armistice, art, Civil War, Illustration, korea, Middle East, Reconstruction, Veterans, World War I
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Memorial Day 2020; Remembering the Dead
Today is set aside to remember the sacrifices made by those who served to protect our nation and way of life. It is fitting to contemplate the terrible cost in lives and futures that has been demanded of our people. … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Ethics and Morality, Photo, Politics, Public Health
Tagged CoVID-19, Grief, Hero, Memorial Day, Public Health, Remembering, Victim, War Dead
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Waiting for Hell to Freeze Over
Not much to say. Our President continues to eviscerate our democracy and nation. His henchmen are merrily working along to totally undermine democratic traditions, role of law, you name it. It’s a race between human decency and depravity. Right now, … Continue reading →