The house with the flower gardens, the porch with the railings and the rocking chars, and the shed on the side has gotten even smaller. It is hard to believe that this is the same house it once was with all the activities. Now it is barely standing. During this year’s family reunion in RutherfordContinue reading “Back to Grandma’s House. What used to be.”
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Remembering Chuck Brown: Fans packed Washington Convention Center to show love and respect
Chuck Brown, Godfather of GoGo By Lonnie Dawkins A large and diverse group of fans gathered to show love and respect for the Godfather of GoGo, Chuck Brown. Services took place on May 31, 2012 at the Washington Convention Center. It was a remarkable occasion. Related articles Lonnie Dawkins is a Maryland based portrait photographer
The Carnival Returns to Town. The Ferris Wheel
A few years back I posted an article When the Carnival Comes to Town. The carnival has returned yearly since then but last night I decided to go back camera in hand and take more photographs. This year the carnival is in a bigger place and can spread out with all its glory.Continue reading “The Carnival Returns to Town. The Ferris Wheel”
Larry B. Quick: the painter with the sewing machine.
A first glance at one of Larry B. Quick’s pieces and one may not understand what one is seeing. Looking closer one will see stitches and notice complexity. Quick’s art is unique. He paints on canvases, cuts pieces and then sews them together. What follows is a wonderful story told with meaningful colors and tones. Larry andContinue reading “Larry B. Quick: the painter with the sewing machine.”
At 90 years old, you saw a lot before most of us were even born.
In this case a life of 90 years. Youth can learn from those crowned with age.
Everyone loves a beautiful cake. Half eaten cakes as art.
Hat and white shirt. Portraits. Eric D
Black and white portrait of Eric D.
Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial -The Memorial and the People
I found the Stone of Hope which includes Dr. King’s statue to not be very tall and to give a sense of Dr. King being right there among the people gazing out at them. Also, Park Rangers give very informative and inspiring talks about the King legacy. I think that a visit to this great memorial should be on everyone’s list of things to do.
Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall – Remembering those who served.
It was a beautiful but cold fall day when ceremonies and remembrances took place honoring those who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. On Veterans Day 2011 in Washington, DC. dignitaries were on hand as well as veterans and family and friends of the fallen. The most moving part is seeing the tributesContinue reading “Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall – Remembering those who served.”
Same old blanket but beautiful new baby.
Earlier this year NPR wrote a wonderful article about the blankets and asked people to submit pictures of their babies wrapped in the blankets. I had taken a picture of my grandson Laron within an hour of his birth and I submitted it. It was included in the article NPR Article: Born In The USA? This Blanket Might Look Familiar.