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‘The War’ (Ken Burns World War 2 documentary, PBS)
Thanks to the miracle of the video recorder, Amy and I have been wading into The War, the seven-part, 14-and-a-half hour documentary on World War II from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that has been airing...
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History of Christmas in America: ‘The Battle for Christmas’
Now that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, we can look forward to a full month of Christmas ads in the newspapers, Christmas commercials and specials on TV, Christmas music on the radio and in...
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Military casualties: Sacrificed lives
Last night on MSNBC’S Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was named Worst Person in the World. He was recognized by Olbermann for this quote about American military...
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National Civil Rights Museum at Lorraine Motel in Memphis
Today, on the national holiday celebrating the birth of the Martin Luther King, Jr., there’s a news story about how King has been simplified into an icon and a catchphrase, and the details of his life...
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Andrew Bacevich on ‘Bill Moyers Journal’: Warning in America
We modern Americans are marvels of indolence. We’ll slap magnetic “Support our troops” ribbons on our minivans and surrender our freedoms to telephone companies if that’s what it takes to keep from...
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The Great Recession of 2008
I cannot process the economic depression is unfolding here in the U.S.A. over the last few days. A crushing, amorphous weight has me plastered to the sofa in front of the TV. My breathing is labored,...
View ArticleGeorge W. Bush legacy: 8 years in 8 minutes, by Keith Olbermann
On Thursday evening, before President Bush’s farewell address, I spent some time searching YouTube for an apt retrospective of his eight years leading our nation. There were some possibilities, but...
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Obama inauguration: Breathtaking images
We’re ditching the commentators on the various networks and watching C-SPAN’s inauguration coverage today on TV.Meanwhile, over on the computer, I am getting blown away by the astounding seven feeds of...
View Article4th of July parade video: Racine, Wisconsin 4th Fest Parade
The 4th of July parade video above was shot entirely on a Flip Ultra HD and edited with iMovie HD 6. For best viewing, click the full-screen button and set the quality to 720p HD.There was something...
View ArticleStupid Americans found to be dumb and ignorant
A March 20 Newsweek story — “How Dumb Are We? / How Ignorant Are Americans?” — found that 29 percent of us can’t name our vice president, 44 percent cannot define the Bill of Rights, and 73 percent...
View ArticleAmerican flag, large
Kenosha, Wisconsin — A large United States flag is displayed on the back of a house. The post American flag, large appeared first on Web designer Mark Czerniec.
View ArticleLarge U.S. flag at sunset, Kenosha, Wisconsin
A large American flag is displayed on the back of Kenosha, Wisconsin house at sunset. The post Large U.S. flag at sunset, Kenosha, Wisconsin appeared first on Web designer Mark Czerniec.
View Article4th of July parade, Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin — Uncle Sam, walking on stilts in the 2006 4th of July parade, passes Monument Square on Main Street in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. Officially known as the Fourth Fest Parade, the...
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