April 4, 2024
February 22, 2024
Dinner in a Bubble
March 30, 2023
Keeping Kids on a Short Leash
March 8, 2023
Gun Control?
November 16, 2022
From Outrage to Action on Anti-Semitism
What is striking to me is that when it comes to hate against the Jews as opposed to hate against other groups, we continually see that “their” rights are immediately supported, while we have to prove that it’s really hate.Hopefully, our community leaders, police, FBI, and Homeland Security are paying close attention and will take appropriate preventive action so that we can avoid another incident like the shooting just four years ago at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. We need more intelligence, surveillance, officers, patrols, data-driven policing, self-defense and emergency medical training, synagogue protection, community outreach, beefed-up reporting systems, and tougher penalties to start with. We can’t expect the people who hate to stop, but we do need to keep raising the bar on how to keep our communities safe and stop hate crimes.
(Credit Photo: Laura Rosenberg Hosid)
From Outrage to Action on Anti-Semitism
November 9, 2022
Lion Bollard, Washington DC
Washington, D.C.
Wait, what's he saying? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Lion Bollard, Washington DC
September 21, 2022
Look Who's Riding The DC Trains
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Look Who's Riding The DC Trains
November 21, 2021
Sad Sad Umbrella
It's the saddest umbrella in the world. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sad Sad Umbrella
November 10, 2021
The Amazing Turtle
Peaceful and protected.
They live in water and land.
Not the fastest, but the most determined. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
The Amazing Turtle
February 21, 2021
Better Covid Mask
Now that's a better Covid mask.
Full coverage.
Nice golden shine.
No need to brush your hair or put on makeup.
And no one can tell your sleeping in meetings. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Better Covid Mask
January 12, 2021
A Birdhouse For Every Bird
It feels like there are almost more choices here for a birdhouse then variations in dwellings you can buy.
Even if it just a little paint; sometimes that can make all the difference.
Frankly, it's not even that important how big or small, just as long as you have a decent roof over your head.
In our crazy world, we can have a birdhouse for every bird, but still we don't have homes for every person.
Homelessness and poverty, whatever your race, color, or identity is still a big problem.
Birds live in birdhouses, but many people still live on the streets. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
A Birdhouse For Every Bird
October 2, 2020
Sukkot: A Time of Divine Protection
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sukkot: A Time of Divine Protection
August 22, 2020
No, It's Not Fort Knox
I don't think I've ever seen this many surveillance cameras in one relatively small room that's not related to national security!
And there were even more cameras around me--they were freakin everywhere.
I get that people are afraid and want security, but seriously over a dozen cameras in the entry/waiting room to see a doctor!
Did someone go a little overboard here?
Maybe they had a bad experience, who knows.
Still, this is beyond dystopian and never a private moment shall one have! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
No, It's Not Fort Knox
August 11, 2020
Happy Umbrellas!
Designs and color give them life!
Not sure how good they are for shielding from the soaking rain.
But they do add some shade in the blazing hot sun.
Florida tends to be hot, hot, hot. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Happy Umbrellas!
August 7, 2020
Stop Child Abuse!
It's an important message.
Take Action. Stop Child Abuse.
Children are innocent!
The adults who commit the abuse and trafficking are animals.
If you see something, say something to the authorities.
You may just be saving a child's life.
Protect our children...they are our future. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Stop Child Abuse!
July 25, 2020
Even Dogs Wear Masks
- If giver doesn't wear mask and receiver does - 70% chance of transmission
- If giver wears mask and receiver doesn't - 5% chance of transmission
- If giver wears mask and receiver wears mask - 1.5% chance of transmission
That's doggie good statistics to avoid the Coronavirus plague.
People can learn just like dogs. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Even Dogs Wear Masks
July 17, 2020
Homemade Self-Defense
This is what the future for protection of innocents in this country looks like?
If you take away legitimate police and their efforts to protect citizens then this will force people to buy, build, and use even more weapons in their own self-defense.
Anarchy, chaos, lawlessness, and the wild west will be sure to take over as the new normal.
We don't need more out of control gunslingers, gangs, and vigilantism battling for our streets.
Reform the police, protect the innocent people, and put the bad guys away. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Homemade Self-Defense
May 14, 2020
My Merkava
My new wall hanging of a Merkava IV tank.
This is a large 47x36 photo print on aluminum and weights about 8 pounds.
I have it hanging proudly in my home.
To me, this is absolutely beautiful.
And did I say, I love it! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
My Merkava
May 9, 2020
Am Yisrael Chai!
I love the Merkava IV, Israel's main battle tank.
The shape, the versatility, the power!
Complete fighting awesomeness.
The new "Merkava IV Barak" (scheduled for deployment in 2021) will even have artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced battle management systems.
I wish we had the Merkava during the Holocaust and could've given the Nazi bastards what they rightfully deserved.
Never again! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Am Yisrael Chai!
March 6, 2020
The Tavor
It's the latest Assault Rifle by Israel Weapon Industries.
The short stock makes this very versatile yet it packs a hell lot of fire power.
Good reminder for me of "Never again!" ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal, and thank you to my son-in-law for the thoughtful gift)
The Tavor