The title of the article this morning is "It's illegal to block Puget Sound roadways, but many protesters rarely face charges". In Seattle, as in many other places, so-called "protesters" often use this tactic to get their point across. They know that there is very little chance that any of them will bear any consequences …
We have three Japanese Maple trees in our back yard. Just a few days ago, they all had green foliage. In a very short time, they all turned brilliant red. I find it nearly miraculous that this change takes so little time. Sorry for the mess on the ground-we are surrounded by huge cedar trees …
Continue reading Some Pacific Northwest Fall Color for your enjoyment
An aphorism is defined as: 'a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton).' Rush Limbaugh's list of Aphorisms is called "24 Undeniable Truths of Life". I have come up with some aphorisms of my own, mostly through observation, reading, and thought. …
Our people get together to support our candidate: Massive lines form ahead of Trump rally in North Carolina Vs Their people get together to support their candidate: Biden holds his biggest rally yet. What their people have wrought in society: Vs what our people have wrought in society. St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church, Camden, NJ …
Ever since George Floyd, a career criminal, was allegedly killed by police in Minneapolis, many voices raised in rage have called for defunding the police. Those voices, including and led by Black Lives Matter (a Marxist organization), have opined that police are, by their very nature, racist, and should be disbanded (this was on the …
Last night, we watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", a movie made in the 1960s. Linus insists that the Great Pumpkin will arise out of the pumpkin patch and bring toys to all good kids. While he and Sally are waiting around in the pumpkin patch, the other kids are having a fun Halloween …
Continue reading How things have changed: Pumpkin carving then, and now.
It turns out that one of my favorite Subjects for picture-taking is my black cat, Kikyo. She follows me everywhere around the house, so I can take her picture in all sorts of situations. However, isn't it true that it is very tricky to photograph a black cat (see what I did there? Happy Halloween!)? …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #121-Focus on the Subject
I think the new theme makes my blog easier on the eyes, and allows more post excerpts in the same space. My old theme color scheme really didn't allow for BOLD text to be easily distinguished from normal-this one is way better! Read on, and let me know what you think in the comments. Thanks!
Updated on November 21, 2020. The edicts below were issued in early November. Now, the State has come down hard, and, basically, prohibited Thanksgiving. All over this Nation, citizens are being told that they MAY NOT gather with their families for a big Thanksgiving celebration. They MAY NOT travel to be with their loved ones, …
Continue reading Let’s make a Thanksgiving Vow this year-Updated
My friend Jim over at Ricochet.com has compiled an excellent list of DemocRat Party policies might go into effect if Influence-peddler Joe Biden wins the presidency next week. All in one place. Read these, and see if you still want Biden in the White House. Democrats support a policy for 100 trillion dollars spent on useless …
