Saturday Evening Post photo I just read an excellent Saturday Evening Post article on the “Federal Art Project,” which was part of Roosevelt’s WPA (Works Progress Administration) during the Great Depression. Some 7% of the budget for the WPA was … Continue reading →
RR spike maul I interviewed local historian Keith Sommer for a newspaper article recently. He has quite a collection of antique artifacts, including a good number of old RR artifacts — including a RR spike maul, pictured here. And he … Continue reading →
Feb. 2024 I just read (…and took some notes) this particular National Geographic cover article on glass. Of note, the UN categorized glass in 2022 “…as the 100 percent recyclable building block most likely to help countries reach sustainable-development goals … Continue reading →
Greenhorn Restaurant Catching up on the last few weeks… In between painting this restaurant, I wrote a story about a local couple who regularly goes to The Honduras to help the rural poor there. Concurrently, I reported on a group … Continue reading →
Joe concedes Well, that’s right. I have, once again, graciously decided not to ask for a recount — conceding the race. That’s difficult. Not out of misguided hubris, or narcissistic tendencies, or thinking the presidential race was “rigged.” No, it’s … Continue reading →
ticking time bombs I just watched a PBS Front Line documentary on nuclear power plants. These are “…ticking time bombs.” A number of them, worldwide, are in earth-quake zones, including Japan’s now ill-fated Fukishima Nuclear Power Plant. Not only was … Continue reading →
Bee Home store I just wrote a story about an Ada, Ohio thrift store that features home decor items. Quality stuff at rock-bottom prices. The store falls under the umbrella of Beatitudes, a non-profit organization in the heart of Ada. … Continue reading →
Juarez, Mexico family home I did a “Town Hall” style event for some seniors at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton today. Immigration came up, as it is coming up consistently on the national stage. Our campaign done a number … Continue reading →
4/23 edition I just read an article on China in this edition of National Geographic. That country is in the throes of a “…sharp population drop.” The simplest remedy, according to the author, in the short term at least, is … Continue reading →
…babysmata.com photo The issue of abortion came up during the debate last night… My response: My stance is totally in line with the teaching of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Catechism teaches all abortion is “murder.” The Catholic Church is, … Continue reading →