Author: DOuG pRATt

Grandstanding Old Party

Republicans have no concern whatsover about gay or trans kids being bullied in high school. They encourage the suppression of young people who refuse to be marginalized because they are different, to the point of enacting state laws against them.

Now their outrage is over allegations of student antisemitism. Rep. Lisa McClain says, “sometimes, you do need to use the stick, because disincentives work.” I wonder what her opinion is about the Trump supporters who rioted on January 6th?

The latest Mideast crisis began with Netanyahu’s utter failure to protect Israel. What he has done to Gaza in response to the horrific attacks by Hamas guarantees there will be another generation of terrorists. Bibi’s legacy will be that he has jeopardized Israel’s future security well beyond his own lifetime.

Carmen Tributes

Ohio’s Eric Carmen passed away two months ago.

Ray Carmen, who is heard on LuxuriaMusic, is also from Ohio.

https://raycarmenmusic.wixsite.com/ray-carmen-music/the-pop-radio-program

Ray’s POP! RADIO PROGRAM is always a very enjoyable eclectic blast. Last night’s show was a special tribute to Ray’s sister, who passed away last year. Click or tap the cool cat to listen to an hour of his sister’s favorite songs.

Artsy Smartsy

Before my cancer diagnosis, I was foolishly getting ambitious about actually doing something fun outside of the house. So I signed up for a drawing class. With my continued participation now in doubt, tonight’s class, the second, may be the last I am able to attend. I should definitely know more about my medical condition tomorrow.

Tonight’s warm-up was a “drawing from the right side of the brain” exercise, copying an upside-down picture, borrowed from a Picasso portrait of Stravinsky. On the left is the drawing as I saw it, on the right is what I drew.