Category Archives
Art by Soldiers
Monday, August 24, 2009
Literally.
Hundreds of soldiers posed, just so, in order to create these giant representations of American icons, the Liberty Bell and the
Schumann China, circa 1918-1929
Sunday, March 8, 2009
We picked up an interesting set of china at an antique show in Wichita on Saturday. It was made by Schumann company, Bavaria (Germany),
Abe Lincoln: Words of Wisdom
Friday, February 13, 2009
200 years ago, one of America's best presidents was born in a one-room cabin in Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln was the U.S. president during
Honor, Again
Saturday, January 24, 2009
This week, America took the first steps back towards realizing the ideals "for which it stands." We have once again declared that our
Earthrise
Thursday, December 25, 2008
40 years ago today the world got a first hand look at how small our home is compared to the vastness of space.
Earthrise was taken by
Colors from the Past
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Most folks, when they think about World War I, tend to recall images of black and white battlefields. It's natural, as old b&w photos
In Appreciation
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
This is for my dad, Sheryl's dad, Uncle Bernard, my brother Steven and his daughter, my cousin Jerry, my nephew Josh, my friend (and best
We Will Survive!
Friday, September 12, 2008
It's been 7 years. Obama's talk tonight at the 9/11 Forum on Community Service reminded me of how united we were in the days following
A Historic Day
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
There may still be one or two people (see previous post) who aren't clear on who's the presumptive Deomocratic presidential nominee, but as
MLK's Eulogy: Drum Major Instinct
Friday, April 4, 2008
On February 4th, 2 months before his assassination, Martin Luther King gave a sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The sermon was
Early Easter?
Sunday, March 23, 2008
If you thought Easter came earlier than usual this year, you're right. The last time Easter was celebrated this early was in 1913. And,
70 Years Ago
Saturday, September 29, 2007
We were looking through old photos last night, and I noticed that this one, of Uncle Rollin and Aunt Adelia, was taken 70 years ago in
Memorial Day 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. -- Thomas Jefferson
Modern Storm Watching
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Back when I was a kid we had nothing like modern weather radar systems to keep us informed about storms and heavy weather. As I recall,
Mission NOT Accomplished
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
sigh.
You know what I'm talking about.
A challenge to my detractors: explain to me, in one simple sentence that speaks to specifics, not
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