Do we see and hear when people are hurting?
Do we pay attention or look away?
Do we even care?
Do we do anything about it?
As queen Marie-Antoinette said when told that her people were starving and had no bread, what did she say?
Let them eat cake!
Pray that we are better than that. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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August 13, 2020
Let Them Eat Cake
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Washington D.C.
August 12, 2020
Seeing Red!
I can't help but see red.
Red is the color of an apple and a strawberry
Red is the color of blood and fire.
Red is when you unfortunately lose money or go broke.
Red is a can of Coke and the planet Mars.
Red means you got something wrong on the paper or exam.
Red sneakers, that's okay too. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Red is the color of an apple and a strawberry
Red is the color of blood and fire.
Red is when you unfortunately lose money or go broke.
Red is a can of Coke and the planet Mars.
Red means you got something wrong on the paper or exam.
Red sneakers, that's okay too. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Seeing Red!
August 4, 2020
Lipstick On A Dog
Interesting business card for Dog Walkers.
Not sure what they mean by:
I've heard of lipstick on a pig, but never on a dog!
Playing dress up with a dog?
As they say, only in America. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Not sure what they mean by:
Not just a lipstick visit
I've heard of lipstick on a pig, but never on a dog!
Playing dress up with a dog?
As they say, only in America. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Lipstick On A Dog
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July 30, 2020
Peace To All Mankind!
It's a solemn day on the Jewish calendar when we commemorate so many terrible events that happened in our history.
We have to remember the lows, but also pray for G-d to bring us ever back to the highs.
Peace, health, prosperity, and happiness.
It all comes from the One Above!
May G-d have mercy on us and bestow only blessings for good times to come. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Peace To All Mankind!
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July 8, 2020
Controversy, Yet Agreement
In these great times of strife and controversy in this country...
One thing that we can probably all agree on:
Words to live by.
And to eat by. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
One thing that we can probably all agree on:
Make Falafel Not War
Words to live by.
And to eat by. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Controversy, Yet Agreement
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June 15, 2020
C Stands For Couch
What a cool design for a recreational space.
C stands for Couch.
And a big red one one it is.
Some blue chairs on the periphery.
And a little dot coffee table in the center.
The fake greenery on the wall is kludgy, but we know what they were trying to say.
Overall, a nice welcoming space. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
C stands for Couch.
And a big red one one it is.
Some blue chairs on the periphery.
And a little dot coffee table in the center.
The fake greenery on the wall is kludgy, but we know what they were trying to say.
Overall, a nice welcoming space. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
C Stands For Couch
May 31, 2020
Freedom USA!
Vroom Vroom!
Super fun and a perhaps little more stability for your butt.
If the air is clear and the road empty, you can let the wind blow through your hair and the whole world go by.
F*** everything!
Life was made for living. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Dossy and Andy Blumenthal)
Freedom USA!
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February 27, 2020
Party Balloons!
Now those are some party balloons!
Really, they are part of an exhibit from the Hirshhorn Museum.
But boy do they make a statement.
Big, pink, and with polka dots.
They are the king of the party. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Really, they are part of an exhibit from the Hirshhorn Museum.
But boy do they make a statement.
Big, pink, and with polka dots.
They are the king of the party. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Party Balloons!
February 26, 2020
Assange, A Rat
Apparently, people will protest anything.
Here they are protesting against the extradition of Julian Assange of Wikileaks.
Assange allegedly published loads of classified documents stolen from this country.
That is NOT journalism or freedom of speech.
It is spreading stolen materials, endangering the nation, and maybe even espionage!
Freedom of speech is calling out a possible rat when we see one and having him brought to face justice. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Here they are protesting against the extradition of Julian Assange of Wikileaks.
Assange allegedly published loads of classified documents stolen from this country.
That is NOT journalism or freedom of speech.
It is spreading stolen materials, endangering the nation, and maybe even espionage!
Freedom of speech is calling out a possible rat when we see one and having him brought to face justice. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Assange, A Rat
January 22, 2020
How Are These Unlivable "Living Conditions" Allowed To Persist?
Continued to be appalled at the unlivable "living conditions" of the homeless in the Capital.
Makeshift tents line up and down under the train tracks to Union Station.
Spikes overhead make this an extra frightening looking arrangement.
People walking by and to/from work--after a while, is there a mixture of acceptance and indifference?
It's freezing outside and this is NO WAY for any human being to have to live.
Can we put partisan politics aside for any period of time to deal with the very harsh problems facing real people? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Makeshift tents line up and down under the train tracks to Union Station.
Spikes overhead make this an extra frightening looking arrangement.
People walking by and to/from work--after a while, is there a mixture of acceptance and indifference?
It's freezing outside and this is NO WAY for any human being to have to live.
Can we put partisan politics aside for any period of time to deal with the very harsh problems facing real people? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
How Are These Unlivable "Living Conditions" Allowed To Persist?
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January 18, 2020
Anti-Semitism: Preparedness Can't Be Blind
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Anti-Semitism: Preparedness Can't Be Blind."
So even in these times, when there are gangs, drugs, violence, and anti-Semitism, and "we can't be careful enough" (especially given our long, deep history of religious persecution), at the same time, we need to judge our fellow man favorably first and foremost, and still we must be prepared for, G-d forbid, the worst at any time.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
As I'm standing there, I feel someone coming up behind me and then running into me. Of course, with anti-Semitic attacks prominent and growing, I may have been at a slightly higher state of alert, and I turn around ready for whatever or to give someone a few choice words...And then I see the cane from a blind person.
So even in these times, when there are gangs, drugs, violence, and anti-Semitism, and "we can't be careful enough" (especially given our long, deep history of religious persecution), at the same time, we need to judge our fellow man favorably first and foremost, and still we must be prepared for, G-d forbid, the worst at any time.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Anti-Semitism: Preparedness Can't Be Blind
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January 16, 2020
Sucking It Up
Here we are sucking up leaves in January.
It almost looks like we're sucking up the whole ground with it!
After the warmest decade on record, we seem to be having the warmest year on record.
It's 52 degrees out, and we've been reaching up into the high 60's so far this month.
Global warming or the big fires in Australia or action with Iran are heating things up here in Washington, D.C. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
It almost looks like we're sucking up the whole ground with it!
After the warmest decade on record, we seem to be having the warmest year on record.
It's 52 degrees out, and we've been reaching up into the high 60's so far this month.
Global warming or the big fires in Australia or action with Iran are heating things up here in Washington, D.C. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sucking It Up
January 13, 2020
Roosters or Homelessness?
So I had to drive into downtown Washington D.C.
Along the way, I saw this colorful artistic rooster.
I appreciate this quick pick-me-up from this.
Yet, all around the streets were homeless people.
One was literally collapsed on a narrow island between the opposing lanes of traffic.
Some horrible-looking food, rags of clothes, and two bottles of liquor lay next to him and one of his arm hang almost into the moving traffic.
This was just one of many that I saw in abject poverty and desperation.
So I really feel conflicted looking at this colorful rooster.
What good is it when the people are homeless, sick, and starving? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Along the way, I saw this colorful artistic rooster.
I appreciate this quick pick-me-up from this.
Yet, all around the streets were homeless people.
One was literally collapsed on a narrow island between the opposing lanes of traffic.
Some horrible-looking food, rags of clothes, and two bottles of liquor lay next to him and one of his arm hang almost into the moving traffic.
This was just one of many that I saw in abject poverty and desperation.
So I really feel conflicted looking at this colorful rooster.
What good is it when the people are homeless, sick, and starving? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Roosters or Homelessness?
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December 26, 2019
Aish Kumzitz - Hanukah 2019
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December 19, 2019
Holiday Earrings With Pizazz
These holiday earrings have loads of pizazz.
Watch them flash red from ear to ear!
The funny thing is no one else even notices.
What an awesome holiday fashion statement from The Nation's Capital. ;-)
(Credit Video: Andy Blumenthal)
Holiday Earrings With Pizazz
November 14, 2019
D.C. Living
I can't believe this home is in Washington, D.C.
More like Florida.
All we need is a palm tree or two.
Plus a little pool in the back.
And we're good! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
More like Florida.
All we need is a palm tree or two.
Plus a little pool in the back.
And we're good! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
D.C. Living
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November 12, 2019
Spider Man D.C.
Spider Man, Spider Man, Does Whatever A Spider Can.
Veterans Day must be a great day to get your windows washed.
Or to spin a web of intricate proportions in D.C. politics.
Either way aside from the windows, what of significance is actually getting resolved in our partisan capital?
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Spider Man D.C.
November 11, 2019
Artechouse = Art + Tech + House
This place was really cool in Washington, D.C.
Artechouse = Art + Tech + House.
Great immersive technology, art, music, dance, and light show.
Highly recommend it!
This exhibit "Lucid Motion" was by Japanese artist Daito Manabe X Rhizomatiks Research.
They also had a nice augmented reality display.
Had fun with the clan.
Hope you enjoy!
(Credit Video: Andy Blumenthal)
Artechouse = Art + Tech + House
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October 11, 2019
Rainbow Card Display
Thought this was a cool, even if rudimentary, museum display.
Instead of postcards in the display holder, they put colored glass.
Then just let the sun shine in and look at the awesome wall display.
Might be fun to swap around to get different patterns and blends.
As a kid, I always used to turn the display to see what just around the bend, in this case you get the disco effect.
Color and light play nice together. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Instead of postcards in the display holder, they put colored glass.
Then just let the sun shine in and look at the awesome wall display.
Might be fun to swap around to get different patterns and blends.
As a kid, I always used to turn the display to see what just around the bend, in this case you get the disco effect.
Color and light play nice together. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Rainbow Card Display
September 10, 2019
Cash Is King
This was a funny shirt this lady was wearing on the Metro.
It mimics the Sweet 'N Low artificial sweetener logo and says:
This was one of those shirts that gets your attention.
It's different. It plays off a familiar brand. It bright pink, red, and blue and stands out. And it could certainly have a sexual connotation.
Anyway, this was a pretty bold shirt to wear into conservative Washington, D.C.
But I guess wherever you go, fashion, sexuality, and cash is king. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)
It mimics the Sweet 'N Low artificial sweetener logo and says:
Fund R' Low
Need a Sugar Daddy
This was one of those shirts that gets your attention.
It's different. It plays off a familiar brand. It bright pink, red, and blue and stands out. And it could certainly have a sexual connotation.
Anyway, this was a pretty bold shirt to wear into conservative Washington, D.C.
But I guess wherever you go, fashion, sexuality, and cash is king. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)
Cash Is King
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