Folk art. It’s a term I have heard applied to any number of crafted objects. Everything from painting to sculptures. What is the difference between folk and art and “real” art? The real stuff is done by someone that is… Continue reading

It’s been said that a man’s tools are like old friends, ready to help whenever you need them. You don’t need to see them every day, sometimes going for very long stretches of time before being called upon, but they… Continue reading

This being memorial day my thoughts just naturally turn to all of that. I grew up hearing about ww2 and Korea, first person accounts of those that were there. I heard about gold star mothers and heard about uncles that… Continue reading

When I was growing up I would hear about decoration day. That name changed to Memorial day back in 1968. I was 15 at the time and wasn’t paying attention. That was when the Uniform Holiday Act was passed making… Continue reading

Listening to the news and hearing how the NAACP is urging black high school student athletes to not go to universities in eight states in support of Gerrymandering. Yes, the issue is being presented as standing up for voting rights.… Continue reading

Is it acceptance of fate, or acceptance of faith? Whichever it is, it is what allows us to cope with the world as it unfolds before us. There are those that seek therapists, a popular thing these days in lieu… Continue reading

I have said in the past how these postings/blogs are a form of self therapy and that remains true. They are an outlet for my thoughts. Now, should I do something sensational, but only in a very bad way, they… Continue reading

Listening to the morning news and hearing about the ballot error here in Maryland. In case you haven’t heard, 500,000 mail in ballots were sent out and it turns out they were sent to the wrong people. Once this was… Continue reading

Balancing the benefits. It’s something I have given some thought too. That really began when I started listening to all the possible side effects the latest and greatest drug may have. I did read where the law says they have… Continue reading

Having things in common. It is an essential ingredient to any organization , group, community or nation. Four of our states are called commonwealths, the reason being the word represents; for the common good, for the people and expresses the… Continue reading