Author Archives: Jim

Displays

The next time you see Lance Heartthrob at the bar, hair carefully coifed, teeth gleaming white into a fixed grin, open collared shirt revealing a touch of manly hair, sipping a dirty martini… don’t think unkindly of him… he is … Continue reading

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Representations of Memory

I am both fascinated and moved by how folks choose to represent and honor the memory of those who have departed. I have passed too many stretches of road dotted with bouquets, wreaths and occasional crosses placed near stone walls, … Continue reading

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A Journey of Completion

Ed Kirik had told me they were still in the area. I spotted one when I was on the Connector in Newtown just before getting on to I-84 East at Exit 11. I picked out the four engines as it … Continue reading

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And the Signs Said…

“Behead those who slander Islam” “Europe take some lessons from 9/11” “Europe you will pay. Your 9/11 is on the way” “Be prepared for the real Holocaust” Real pleasant sentiments. Still, I wonder at the purpose of putting pictures of … Continue reading

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