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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…

Posted on February 14, 2026 by pouringmyartout

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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Shhhhhhhh…

Posted on August 9, 2025 by pouringmyartout
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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.

Posted on August 6, 2025 by pouringmyartout

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…

Posted on July 26, 2025 by pouringmyartout

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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There is no cure to the damage being done right now to our Democracy…

Posted on February 11, 2025 by pouringmyartout

When you give away rights and rules and laws, you do not ever get them back again. But, since you didn’t ever learn history, I guess the rest of us are doomed to repeat it.

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I hate to admit it, but tRump is doing a better job than I thought he would do…

Posted on February 7, 2025 by pouringmyartout

He has already figured out that it is “hard to make eggs cheaper.”

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Dear tRump supporters, maybe you can explain how any of this is good for any of us… part 5…

Posted on December 13, 2024 by pouringmyartout

How is it good for us to have a leader whose ego far outstrips his abilities. It is bad enough that he already believes that he is a god, but why are you encouraging this? You know how to tell … Continue reading →

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Eric Idle hates tRump, and Eric Idle is never wrong!!!

Posted on November 24, 2024 by pouringmyartout
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Dear tRump supporters, maybe you can explain how any of this is good for any of us… part 4… (or); Please don’t take this away from me…

Posted on November 23, 2024 by pouringmyartout

Of course I am worried that all his crazy and cruel new rules will become national problems. I have 2 daughters and no grandchildren. I do not want a national abortion ban. Because I do not want my daughters to … Continue reading →

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Dear tRump supporters, maybe you can explain how any of this is good for any of us… part 3… (or); I do like me a good metaphor…

Posted on November 22, 2024 by pouringmyartout

Okay, we get it. You were not happy about the way the plane was being flown. So you elected this guy. A guy who has never successfully flown anything. But don’t worry. He has a concept of an inkling of … Continue reading →

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