"Something Irish" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Something Irish".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"BFFs In Space" - Postcard

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My piece is a "cartoon" in the same vein as Charlie Hebdo cartoons. (Their "cartoon" offended me, but apparently some thought it was "funny" so, I too, can make cartoons that others might find offensive.) My piece and words are also free speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. (Well, it used to be, prior to the ascension of the US Government Ministry of Truth dictating to Social Media Platforms which of their users need to be banned for "misinformation" as defined by the Government.)

Maybe Tom the bully will leave me another comment, telling me to shut up, because I'm not allowed to say anything unless he (and other "Free Speech is fine as long as it agrees with mine" bullies) approves of it.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Hot Air Balloon - SPA Host" - Postcard

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This week I have the honor of guest hosting Sunday Postcard Art, and I chose the challenge theme "Hot Air Balloon."

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Censorship Is Good" - Postcard

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I made this art piece / cartoon back in 2022, as I watched the US Government censor what could and could not be said on Social Media platforms and some Americans defended and supported that action.

But I didn’t post this because I was intimidated into silence by online people who claim to be the tolerant, "hate has no home here" "diversity is our strength" "all are welcome" "words hurt" people attacking me for not agreeing with their opinions. (See intolerant, hateful bully Tom do that to me here.)

But now that a U.S. District Court has granted an injunction against the federal government's "far-reaching censorship campaign", I have decided to post this art piece. But I also have faith that the US Supreme Court will agree with the "tolerant people" in this country and overturn that decision, and rule that censorship by the US Government is good.

My piece is a "cartoon" in the same vein as Charlie Hebdo cartoons. (Their "cartoon" offended me, but apparently some thought it was "funny" so, I too, can make cartoons that others might find offensive.) My piece and words are also free speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. (Well, it used to be, prior to the ascension of the US Government Ministry of Truth dictating to Social Media Platforms which of their users need to be banned for "misinformation" as defined by the Government.)

I created this using GIMP 2.10.34

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Keys 2" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.30

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Keys 2 (Horizontal)" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.30

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Memorial Day" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.30.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. It is a day of mourning for members of our military services who died fighting to protect our country. God Bless America.

"Victoria's Freedom Cookies" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.30

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"Submarine Games" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.30

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

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What follows below is Free Speech satire / parody / mockery / sarcasm / what have you:

A "certain" news story has more plot twists than a Soap Opera. The good news is one can miss several days of reports about it, and one will not have missed anything important to the main plot, just like in a Soap Opera. If you didn't hear the submarine story, don't worry: you didn't miss a thing. It's a he said she said, and loyal patriots will believe what their Government tells them happened, and know that the "other" Government is lying about what took place. But some in the audience have commented that their popcorn is getting stale, waiting for "something" to happen. Tune in next month... and the story will probably be the same as it is today.

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Boom!

Boom Clap - Charli XCX

"Burning Ship" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.30

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Row That Ship" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.28

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

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Keep running up that hill.

We both matter, don't we?

Do you want to hear about the deal I'm making?

Running Up That Hill - Meg Myers

Swami Monkey - Week 05 - The Book of Days

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The week05 theme for my Book of Days was Swami Monkey.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.28.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The master index for all of my entries is here.

Sword Monkey - Week 04 - The Book of Days

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The week04 theme for my Book of Days was Sword Monkey.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.28.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The master index for all of my entries is here.

"Submarine Games" - Postcard

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False Flag Alert 2021/09/18 #2

This is Warning #2 from the False Flag Alert Early Warning System (FFAEWS): Due to the withdrawal of France's ambassador to the United States, the FFAEWS puts Saturday, September 18, 2021 at a 50% chance of a False Flag Event (FFE) occurring in Washington, DC, United States. Although the "official" reason for France withdrawing their ambassador from Washington, DC is said to be due to the scuttling of France's nuclear submarine deal by three of the Five Eyes (US, UK, Australia, aka AUKUS), "unofficial" wild rumors and speculation that General Mark Milley provided France with advanced warning about "something" have elevated the False Flag Fever.

As with all potential FFEs, be aware of your surroundings at all times, and be mindful of agent provocateurs, undercover Government agents (i.e. FBI) creating entrapment cases, etc., in crowd situations.

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This place's about to blow.
Blow-oh-oh-oh.

Blow - by Kesha


There is something going down and I can feel it.
Then I get night fever, night fever.
And I'm glowing in the dark.

Saturday Night Fever - Bee Gees


Changing sides as the losses begin.

Jon Anderson - Cage of Freedom


I know who you are
I know where you're coming from

Call Me - Blondie (from The Conjuring)

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My piece is a "cartoon" in the same vein as Charlie Hebdo cartoons. (Their "cartoon" offended me, but apparently some thought it was "funny" so, I too, can make cartoons that others might find offensive.) My satirical words in this post and my art piece are also free speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. (Well, it used to be, prior to the ascension of the US Government Ministry of Truth dictating to Social Media Platforms which of their users need to be banned for "misinformation" as defined by the Government.)

I created this using GIMP 2.10.24.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Biden National Vaccine Passports" - Postcard

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Biden National Vaccine Passports: "Multiple government agencies are engaged in conversations and planning, coordinated by the White House, as this kind of system will play a role in multiple aspects of life, including potentially the workforce, another senior administration official told CNN." (CNN March 29, 2021)

New York Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of Excelsior Pass: Excelsior Pass will "confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination" via their medical records. (March 26, 2021)


Covid-19 Vaccination Side Effects (so far):

Bell's palsy

anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions)

blood clots

lack of blood platelets, death (immune thrombocytopenia)

entire body rash, then skin peeled off


Here in the US, the pharmaceutical companies are exempt from covid-19 vaccination lawsuits. It falls under a US government program that apparently rarely sides with consumers. "Because the vaccine is for a once-in-a-century virus and hasn't been approved for routine use, anyone who seeks compensation for a serious side effect will be directed to a little-known federal program that rarely sides with consumers." (USA Today)


United States (US) 1918 pandemic and covid-19 pandemic numbers comparison:

United States (US) 1918 pandemic numbers:

101,115,487 * 0.25 = 25,278,872 caught it (25 percent)
675,000 / 101,115,487 = 0.00667... died from it (0.667 percent)

United States (US) covid-19 pandemic numbers (as of Mar 31 2021):

30,213,759 / 328,239,523 = 0.092... (9.2 percent have caught it)
548,162 / 328,239,523 = 0.00167... (0.167 percent have died from it)

citation reference sources:

United States 1918 pandemic information:

25% of US caught it (total cases)
675,000 died (total deaths)

source:

https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/flu-pandemic-1918

US 1910 Census Data

1910 population: 101,115,487

source:

http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/36894832v1.zip

36894832v1ch02.pdf, page 22, 1910 population: 101,115,487


United States (US) covid-19 pandemic information (as of Mar 31 2021):

total cases: 30,213,759
total deaths: 548,162

source:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

US 2019 Census Data

Population estimates, July 1, 2019, (V2019) 328,239,523

source:

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219


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My piece is a "cartoon" in the same vein as Charlie Hebdo cartoons. (Their "cartoon" offended me, but apparently some thought it was "funny" so, I too, can make cartoons that others might find offensive.) My piece is also free speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.22.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Skyline" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art challenge was "Skyline."

I created this using GIMP 2.10.22.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Halloween Witch Flag - Photograph

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I decided to hang this outdoor flag inside my recently painted Living Room, to include as part of the Halloween decorations that I put on display every year. None of the colors in this photograph are quite right: the curtain is white, and the border of the flag is a Halloween purple.

Happy Fourth of July! - Photograph

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Teddy wanted to wish everyone in the United States of America a Happy Fourth of July!

He is shown here with patriotic bears and nutcrackers.

Botsford Cemetery - Photograph

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I took those photographs at Botsford Cemetery in Newtown, CT this past week.

This cemetery is located at:

41.3684000, -73.2587000

41 Botsford Hill Rd
Newtown, CT 06470

"Cigar Labels" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art challenge was "Cigar Labels."

United States covid-19 / coronavirus news: "well, that escalated quickly" "and so it begins" New York Quarantine Lock Down Begins Sunday March 22, 2020 at 8 PM and Connecticut Quarantine Lock Down Begins Monday March 23, 2020 at 8 PM

I created this using GIMP 2.10.14.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)