Category Archives: PEOPLE

KING CHARLES CORONATION

Today is the coronation of King Charles. It seems like yesterday that I watched his investiture as the Prince of Wales.  Long live the King!!

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

THE CLASS OF ’43 Women who broke so much more than mere glass ceilings. WOMEN FERRY PILOTS Women ferry pilots flew more than nine million miles in 72 different aircraft for the Ferrying Division, US Air Transport Command during WWII.  … Continue reading

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SILICON VALLEY BANK FAILURE

The Silicon Valley Bank was closed down today by Californian regulators. Brought back memories of bank failures which I witnessed over the years in London. Most memorable was the forced shutdown of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) … Continue reading

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YELLOWSTONE

On this day in history, President Grant signed the bill to fund America’s first national park. I was fortunate to experience the park under both summer and winter conditions in the space of one eventful and photographically sublime week. No … Continue reading

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ST. DAVID’S DAY

Today is Saint David’s Day, the patron saint of Wales. Best wishes to the Welsh! Lake Vyrnwy, Wales

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VIETNAM PEACE DAY

Today is the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty for the Vietnam war. This effectively ended  American  involvement in the southeast Asian conflict.  CHU-CHI TUNNEL Thirty feet below the surface, this is a self portrait taken in the … Continue reading

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INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

Today, January 27, is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Below are a couple of images I snagged at Yad Vashem memorial museum in Jerusalem a few years back.    German Rail Car Poised on the Abyss.

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THE DAY I GAVE THE QUEEN A RIGHT EARFUL!

THE QUEEN IS DEAD!  LONG LIVE THE KING!!! Her Majesty died today. Amongst the torrent of ink that will be spilt I can add only my all too brief personal recollections. I was fortunate to be in her presence during … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING EVELYN

  “Sing me a song of a lass that is gone, Say, could that lass be I ? Merry of soul, she sailed on a day  Over the sea to Skye.”   THE OUTLANDER Rose Queen of the Snows, Queen Mary’s … Continue reading

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GLEBE ART TOUR

  The Glebe Art in Our Gardens & Studio Tour is back after a two year pandemic break!!  Once again I will be participating  in this event which has rapidly become a fixture of the summer season here in central … Continue reading

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