Politics And More

Open Letter to President Obama

September 21, 2009

Greetings Kind Sir; As an openly gay citizen who helped put you into your current position I am upset at the lack of positive action from your Administration on issues that concern me; full and equal rights for me and my relationship, the insulting DADT [read more]

Designs I Like

canna ‘Stuttgart’

September 20, 2009

canna ‘Stuttgart’ 2019 Soft orange flowers bloom over variegated green and white foliage. Although it can’t withstand the cold winters north of zone 7 it prefers shaded heat and wet feet; too much sun leads to the discoloration shown here. Bob Hayes of the Brooklyn [read more]

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War On Ill-Health

September 2, 2009

No patriot is allowed to question the cost of war. The war on terror, even the war on drugs; noble ventures that will benefit humankind for generations- uphold the country’s honour- make the world a safer place. No cost is too great. So now it’s [read more]

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Senator Kennedy

August 26, 2009

“For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die. “To all those who inhabit our land from California to the New York Island, from the Redwood Forest to [read more]

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This and That

August 15, 2009

So many things on my mind today. Cash for Clunkers: — While I understand and appreciate the benefits of this programme (reduced pollution, decreased gas consumption, stimulating car sales) it is reminiscent of the Mortgage Bail-outs. Let me explain. I qualified for my mortgage. They [read more]

Designs I Like

Lily and Dragon

August 12, 2009

Brand new image of a dragonfly on the petal of a yellow water lily bloom; taken yesterday at Goodale Park in downtown Columbus. One of a large number of shots taken in order to get one worthy of your consideration; now available on great ceramic [read more]