Monthly Archives: September 2010

Know Your Religion

Posted on September 30, 2010 by bjeppson

Americans wave the religion banner every time they want to justify their opinions on practically anything nowadays, especially when condemning the political or religious beliefs of others. But the truth is that as a group they are largely illiterate when … Continue reading →

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Street Art: Joshua Allen Harris

Posted on September 29, 2010 by bjeppson

The inflatable street art of Joshua Allen Harris is one of my favorite examples of Guerilla Art. Using trash bags, duct tape, and the air movements from within the bowels of New York City, he creates fantastic creatures to delight … Continue reading →

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New Budget Approach

Posted on September 27, 2010 by bjeppson

I like the approach taken by The Oregonian, Portland’s daily newspaper, in an article published yesterday. In an effort to gain public opinions on how the state should close its $3.2 billion budget shortfall, the newspaper published a menu for … Continue reading →

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Fox and Our Muslim President

Posted on September 25, 2010 by bjeppson

I was criticized for calling out Fox as a contributor to the myth that Obama is Muslim. As the cartoon above shows, I’m not the only one who sees it. It’s easy to prove. If history has shown us nothing, … Continue reading →

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The Big Lie

Posted on September 23, 2010 by bjeppson

A poll conducted last month by the Pew Research Center for People and the Press showed that a growing percentage of Americans think President Obama is a Muslim. The percentages are up from polls conducted in the past. Is it … Continue reading →

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The Recession is Over!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by bjeppson

The news this week from Washington is that the recession ended in June of last year. Hmmm. Why doesn’t it feel any better? Oh, well, never mind reality. When we were in Cannon Beach a few weeks ago we spotted … Continue reading →

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Scapegoats

Posted on September 21, 2010 by bjeppson

**Latest News: As expected, Republicans in the Senate successfully blocked repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell today. As one Republican told the BBC on a broadcast I heard, “Sure, it may be the right thing to do, but we aren’t … Continue reading →

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Pirates Everywhere

Posted on September 19, 2010 by bjeppson

Sunday, September 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. While not yet an official national holiday deserving of a day off for federal and state workers, it is nevertheless fun. On my first weekend in Portland over two years … Continue reading →

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Homer & Langley

Posted on September 14, 2010 by bjeppson

I just finished reading E.L. Doctorow’s newest novel, Homer & Langley, and am again convinced that he is our foremost chronicler of the American myth. His weaving of historical places, people, and events just gets sharper with every new book, … Continue reading →

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Louise Bourgeois

Posted on September 13, 2010 by bjeppson

I just learned this past weekend that one of my favorite artists, Louise Bourgeois, passed away over three months ago at the age of 98. Bourgeois’ son Jean-Louis, an architect and architectural historian, introduced me to her art when I … Continue reading →

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