Veteran’s Day The Sprit of Naval Aviation Set aside time to remember the sacrifice of so many, that we may enjoy the freedoms we do. Can you imagine how different the world would look today without the service of so many fine young men and woman? We have much to be grateful for, and our...
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An Idealized View I rarely photograph strangers, and when I do, as in this case, I do not share identifiable images; this woman, walked in front of me, while I was strolling through the streets of Chicago, and I simply had to snap this shot – her manner, dress, hair, even her shopping bag,...
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National Museum of Naval Aviation Naval Air Station Pensacola What an amazing place! If you ever find yourself feeling a bit blue about the state of affairs, in our nation, hop in your car, get on a plane or train and step into this bastion of American history; you will soon be...
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The Colors of Autumn I must admit that when autumn’s colors first begin to appear, a sense of trepidation, can overwhelm me; it is not that I do not love and look forward to the brilliant array of colors which are about to burst forth, but rather that I cannot help but...
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It is Fruitcake Weather! I used to order at least one fruitcake a year, from Collins Street Bakery, in Texas, for my Mother, who loved fruitcake! One year, I decided to bake one, and suddenly gained an entirely new appreciation for the much maligned confection; not only does a good fruit cake...
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Cybersecurity Checkup© for November Toxic Social Media There have been many security breaches’ this year, most recently Experian; and every time we hear of a new breech, people go on the news and talk about how companies are not protecting our data. The big bad company that does not keep our data safe,...
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It is Thanksgiving, And I am Just Talking to Myself I saw the post, I understand, you were not included, yet again. But here is a head’s up my suicidal friend, if they do not love you now, they will not later care that you are gone. No, they will...
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Happy Halloween Wishing you only treats, from our house to yours!
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The Wright Museum of World War II I loved this museum, there was so much to see and it was beautifully and thoughtfully laid out! Last year, we visited it during the Smithsonian Free Museum day, and went back, last night, to listen to a lecture on the Victory Garden. What began as...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ Detroit Industry by Diego Rivera On my way to Detroit, anticipating seeing Detroit Industry, I started to think a lot about the artist, Diego Rivera, who created what turned out to be...
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