. . . a delightful stint in Sicily, following my dad's footsteps through one of the eleven countries he visited in World War II. His tour guide was George S. Patton, Jr., who permitted little time for sightseeing. Lady Di and I have made up for it. Pictures are being posted here, with many more to come.
. . . the failed presidential candidate, as a wastral son who burns through his inheritance, then returns home to a grand reception.
My faith tells the story of a prodigal son who squanders his capital and sleeps with the pigs, yet is greet warmly when he returns home as a wise and better person.
WHEN the first Spindletop well came in on January 10, 1901, it set off a frenzy. Right behind the wildcatters and industry pioneers came commercial photographers. This sign . . .
CHECK OUT www.take2videos.org for an interesting Good Work worth a look-see. Talented writer and photographer Karin Muller shoots high-definition video in a world hotspot -- recently Darfur and Gaza -- then turns the raw footage over to participating high schools and colleges. Students are then challenged to cut the tape into useful news or documentary reports. If you like what you see, consider donating.
