Painting style: brush and pallet

Watercolors The style of a painter may vary, but over time a pattern may emerge that cause viewers to declare they recognize it. For me, patterns are affected not only by what I paint but by what I am using, my...

Big is how we like it

Big is how we like it At a time when the world has reached the limit of consumption, American mothers load up their SUV’s and drive around while their kids are in school, burning gas and getting groceries like...

A Collection Of Extraterrestrial Incidents And Coverups Part 5

PART 5………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Lear's Conspiracy Theory: Events on the UFO scene were taking a yet more bizarre turn...

A Collection Of Extraterrestrial Incidents And Coverups Part Four

 PART 4……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  In the 1970s, as director of special projects for the Denver...

Passive enthusiasm – Obama campaigners seek to reignite

Want my vote, stop calling at dinner time. I’m all in. You have a treasure trove of legacy enthusiasm and all of my money – ain’t no more. " “Obama’s backers put out calls for support By Stephanie...

Managed Species -- Fishes

The article post is about fishing policy. It uses the term, “managed species,” and I think that should apply to us people as well. While nutritionists advocate that we eat more fish – specifically...

America’s oldest President

Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan was 69 years old at his inauguration and was one year older at the end of his second term than candidate Ron Paul is at the start should he be elected next year. Ron Paul would be the...

Old World Cuisine and Native Americans

History in America is a diverse mixture of culture and experience. Here is Chapter 14 from Patchwork And So Froth ©2005 James A. George, All Rights...

Last Year, then On Track Again

Sometimes you might think life is over, then it surprises you in pleasant ways -- you're still alive.""Chapter 9 Last Year I signed up for Ancestry.com last year.  I see different reactions from people about...

Essay: Protect & Enable America, U.S. Foreign Policy Introduction

Introduction: Part 1 By James A. George, American Political System Essay Premise: The U.S. Government has three primary purposes: 1) Protect, 2) Enable, and 3) Backup. This essay focuses on the role of foreign...

Pair of cardinals

It is difficult to capture two cardinals together as a pair because they are fairly skittish. Here they are at a distance as I saw them yesterday in the mid-morning sunshine. " “The male Northern Cardinal is...

On a Mission: Educate voters about the American Political System

I have been away a few days from posting at NowPublic. I have gotten real serious about trying to make a difference in the political space of the American System of Government. Albert Milliron gave me a break to...

"The Flocktagon" the Ravens Home Headquarters of Defense

November 20, 2011- The Baltimore Ravens are one of the best defensive teams in the NFL. They have created a culture in the city with their fans based on the teams defense that is led by future...

President Obama literally dropped in next door last night

President Obama literally dropped in next door last night to meet with supporters at the Liberty Tavern. It is one of those opportunities to mingle with citizens. People like that friendliness, I think. I have many...

Sun up – autumn in Virginia

It is a beautiful autumn day in Northern Virginia. The trees are not yet at peak color, though it is getting close. We are still shy of the first frost.

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