Proud to be a Gulf War veteran

Originally posted on Conscious Engagement:
Dressed in my blues, sometime in the Spring of 1991. Just after the swift conclusion of the first Gulf War. It’s sad to admit, but I was almost going to leave out the “Gulf War” part of the title, because I didn’t want to trigger any negative responses. The word…

Coast Roadtrip: Wet Washington

Rain photos may be good for a few laughs.

The bright side

I’ve been trying to discover why I feel so sour about this, and I suspect it’s because I don’t want to go to work.

D.C. via Tunisia

The Occupy! movement began with Mohamed Bouazizi and spread across the world.

Cherokee Chief Chad Smith

Being Cherokee does not mean entitlement, but rather results in an obligation to give to the community.

Wind in the Gorge, Obama, and braces

Because the sun was brilliant, or maybe because we were out in the gorgeous gorge, we made a day of it.

Presidency 2008

I wish I didn’t think of him as my first black President.