Day:3347: Tribute.

 

"Maria": photo, digital.

 

 

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Tribute ...

We lost one of the good guys.

General Colin Powell

General Colin L. Powell 

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Yesterday was a reassuring day for me. I was on my way to Walter Reed Military Hospital for an exam. As I drove along Interstate 495 my left front tire blew out. I am a car guy and knew I could change it but it was cold outside and the lug bolts were very tight. I jacked the car up and got several of the bolts removed when a car suddenly pulled up in front of me. As the man got out of his car I could see that he had an artificial leg. He said he recognized me and wanted to help me. We chatted and I learned that he lost his leg in Afghanistan when he worked over there as a civilian employee. He grabbed the lug wrench and finished the job as I put the tools away. Then we both hurriedly headed off to appointments at Walter Reed. I hadn't gotten his name or address but he did ask for a “selfie”. And then he sent me the message below last night.

"Gen. Powell, I hope I never forget today because I’ll never forget reading your books. You were always an inspiration, a leader and statesman. After 33 years in the military you were the giant whose shoulders we stood upon to carry the torch to light the way and now it is tomorrow’s generation that must do the same. Anthony Maggert"

Thanks, Anthony. You touched my soul and reminded me about what this country is all about and why it is so great. Let's stop screaming at each other. Let's just take care of each other. You made my day.

General Colin Powell passed away early Monday morning from COVID-19 complications amid his battle with multiple myeloma. He was 84. 

R.I.P.

 

 

 

 

A fun 3-minute video, Paul Hunt, gymnast, here.

 

Just because ...

 

Red-knobbed Hornbill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Smiles for Wednesday ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                               Thanks for coming by today.

 

Day 2917: Timeline series.

"Uncle Les, 1943": Timeline Series, old photo and digital collage.

* Years ago I went through old photos and I did a timeline

of my memories using old photos and digital collage.

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Click here for The Jackson 5, Can You Fel It?

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•  An amazing 2-1/2 minute video, candy sculpture, here.

•  A wonderful 9-minute video, rare animals, here.

•  A mesmerizing 5-minute video, moving sculpture, here

2GN2S

In my research of daily happenings, I read that Taco Bell 
will, starting in August,  eliminate some of their menu 
items, one being the spicy potato taco and 
other items to simplify their menu.

I didn't know they had a spicy potato taco, so I drove over 
last night at 9 pm and brought one home. OMG, to me, 

it is perfect, and can you believe it is $1? 

So, as a public service, I felt I should let you know? 

Ten days left to try it. ;o)

Smiles for Wednesday ...

 

Day 2782: I love Connie!

"Connie O": acrylic, gesso & marker on grey paper

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I started to write about Neil Postman, 

who I learned about through Austin Kleon,

but then I decided to write about Connie O,
who I met years ago in a large class at Catalyst.

I was walking around, and heard her say, "you're not mean." 

I stopped in my tracks, and said "... what?" 

She repeated it, saying she had thought I was mean.

I said, "oh I hope not." She said, "oh no, you're not".
The class of near twenty looked at me with renewed interest.
She explained that she had mistaken me for someone else.

That settled, Connie became a very special student.

A lovely lady who reminds me of my Aunt Martha.
That is like having an Oscar, Emmy, Tony and more.

A little bit in appearance, and a lot in personality.
Over the years I have come to know and dearly love this lady.
She comes into my class with a rolling cart, ready to have fun.
Last Friday I found a metal sign on my desk while teaching.

Yes, it was from Connie, as well as a beautiful watercolor 

postcard in the mail a week earlier when I was ill.

Connie is funny, kind, thoughtful and a blessing.

Thank you, Connie, for you!

Just because ...

A smile for Monday ...