Category: Politics, Religion & Money
That Was Their Finest Hour
D-Day+75 years is tomorrow, and with all of the attention being paid to the invasion itself, I would like to note the contributions of the women in Britain who toiled in the fields. The Women’s Land Army.
PBS Masterpiece ran a beautifully presented and addictive soap opera, Home Fires, about women in a rural village during the war. I was really caught up in it, but the series ended abruptly after the second season.
Clare Calbraith played a farmer’s wife, which meant her character didn’t need to join the Woman’s Land Army, she just had to “carry on.” Clare was nevertheless presented in clothing that was in keeping with the service.
For a view of women working in factories there is the wartime movie “Millions Like Us.” It has strong soap opera elements, which not only make it entertaining, but show what they were fighting for — lives that aren’t lived for the glory of a dictator.
Gotta Draw!
Attorney General William Barr says, “I don’t care what Mueller said about my summary, it’s all good!”
It’s been a very long time since I’ve tried drawing a likeness. Considering that I saw “Avengers: Endgame” today, I’m thinking maybe he looks more like an older version of Jeremy Renner.
George who… ?
Visiting Mount Vernon, Trump reportedly said of George Washington…
“If he was smart, he would’ve put his name on it. You’ve got to put your name on stuff or no one remembers you.”
No Room Then, Now… or Ever
There is nothing new about Trump’s “we’re full” line on immigration.
Politics aside, just look at that masterful drawing skill and outstanding color and printing quality!
Can You Dig It?
It’s been 75 years since the legendary Great Escape from Stalag Luft III. An effort that, unfortunately, proved to be unsuccessful for most of the prisoners. Thanks to Denro for providing the tip-off and the video link.