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And now for something completely devoid of any hint of controversy, because I promised that I would switch between photos that I have taken of wildlife over the years and, you know, that other stuff, and who doesn’t like animals? Part 1…

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It appears that I am no longer warning of the approaching danger to our democracy due to the fact that almost everyone now agrees that we are on the edge of becoming a totalitarian dictatorship, so now I am just sadly, and a little proudly, posting just to remind myself how long ago I saw all this coming, and tried to warn everyone, in funny and clever ways, before frustration at not being listened to drove me into despair… but I will switch off between the political stuff and some wonderful wildlife photos that are a new passion of mine… part 1

The biggest dangers to America are bigotry and stupidity.

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Political Action is hard, and protesting takes perseverance and free time. But, see, I am technically retired, so I have time to poke the monkey, as I like to think of it.

What is the best platform to use to start a website to help foment revolution? I mean, peaceful, artistic revolution, using creativity to express our, uh, dissatisfaction with the, umm, current regime, in humorous, tasteful and very colorful ways. Asking … Continue reading

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Art and revolution; Change is gonna come!

As this is now becoming a mostly anti-ICE and tRump blog, the look might change. The humor will remain, though tinged with rebellious sarcasm. This is all a work in progress, both blog-wise, and in lifestyle as well. I leave … Continue reading

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The diary of an entirely-unprepared and thoroughly-over-enthusiastic insurrectionist… part 2 (Or), How I ended up standing all alone early this morning out front of the Portland City Hall, wearing a dark cloak and a home-made Statue Of Liberty mask…

Today was my second official protest in downtown Portland. I mean official to me, not to anyone official. I stood outside City Hall with… ummm… Nobody. And I did research this time. Turns out that ‘ongoing’ protests do not actually … Continue reading

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So, I moved to Portland, Oregon recently, and today, I joined my first protest against tyranny, standing shoulder to shoulder with those on the front lines, right outside the ICE Headquarters Building! (Or); The diary of an entirely-unprepared and thoroughly-over-enthusiastic insurrectionist.

I was excited, and a little bit apprehensive, but I drove downtown, and approached this bastion of evil. This might have been the single most anticlimactic moment of my life. It was an intimidating building, but only if you looked … Continue reading

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Shhhhhhhh…

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Look, I know people are not particularly interested in my vacation photos, so rather than typing up little personal observations, historic backstory, my own thoughts and emotions upon interacting with thousands of years of history and great works of art, critiquing the current culture and its fashion sense, relating the heartwarming stories of all the dogs I met, recalling locals that I met with whom I struck up a conversation and learned a more intimate insight into everyday life- (okay, most of the people I interacted with were the owners of all those dogs I was petting, and I felt that it would be awkward not to talk to them while I did it.)- or indulgently going on about my amazing family, I am just going to show the rest of the really good photos of London and Windsor Castle and some stuff without all the annoying words.

Until we get to the Cotswolds, then all bets are off.

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This tiny wooden sailboat took part in the Dunkirk evacuation of the surrounded British and French forces that were trapped between the frigid English Channel and the advancing German army and air force in the early, dark days of World War 2…

The British Navy was stretched thin, fighting against both the Germans and the Japanese all over the globe. Big ships could not approach the French beaches without running aground. Soldiers were forced to try to swim out to the nearest … Continue reading

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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle… (or); If you live in big house full of expensive stuff, you need a good security system…

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