Archive for August, 2005

TRAGEDY

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Before you hear what those journalists are saying about the aftermath of Katrina, you see their faces of shock. They don’t seem to comprehend what is around then nor how such a thing could happen.
We are no longer immune to ANYTHING! After the attacks of September [...]

The Separation of Church and State

Tuesday, August 30th, 2005

I was listening to local radio and hear a welcomed story – the United States Air Force Academy has instituted rules which require its students/personnel to refrain from prayer at school functions. If they choose to have prayer, they must make it all-inclusive to include all faiths and no-faith.
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NATURAL DISASTER

Monday, August 29th, 2005

Yes, there are such things! Take Hurricane Katrina and all the havoc she is playing in peoples’ lives.
Why, then, do we CREATE disasters, such as war and terror? Why, when nature does her ‘thing’ do people seem to come together? And, why, when we start wars, [...]

Artful Remembrances

Friday, August 26th, 2005

Art is not just for the wealthy. To own a piece of art defines who you are and refines your environment. Most people understand that fine art is in the eye of the beholder. It has value because you value it.
The desktop bronzes offered by Robert [...]

GLIDING INTO HISTORY

Thursday, August 25th, 2005

Aviation history has it’s uniqueness. Not only were there the fighters and the bombers but, also, the gliders. Yes, GLIDERS!
Can we consider WWII aviation without the C47 towing the CG4? No, says the glider pilots!
Robert still holds out the hope that he can replicate this unique duo [...]

Honoring the Not-So-Famous

Wednesday, August 24th, 2005

Locally, each town has those distinguished citizens who must not be forgotten. They’re the ones that make quiet contributions to our daily life.
So was a local teacher named Mark Merry. Mark taught elementary school since we moved here. He also was a man who had lovely [...]