Monday, September 19, 2005

Detroit Liedowns lose to the Bears 38-6


It's ugly, it's pitiful, it's typical. A disgusting display. Well, here we are again. The Lions prove that they are not capable of overcoming the loser mentality that permeates the organization. This loser mentality goes all the way from the lowest janitor, through the players, and all the way to the top. Matt Millen is a disaster, Steve Marriuci, a brilliant coach for the 49er's, is falling under the spell of mediocrity that permeates every fiber of the team. William Clay Ford Jr., why are you allowing this? When will Millen and every player who doesn't pull his weight be ejected from this team. Again, a national disgrace. I yearn for the Red Wings to open their season.

Monday, September 12, 2005

UNDEFEATED!


The Lions have defeated the Packers 17-3 yesterday at Ford Field. We are now #1 in our division, because the Vikings, Bears, and of course, the Packers all went down in defeat yesterday. Hey, let's enjoy it while it lasts. Think positive DUDE!

Sunday, September 11, 2005

When only the best will do


Again, it falls to Uncle Sam's Can-do Group to succeed where others have fallen short. Vice Admiral Thad Allen was tapped to head the entire federal response to the Katrina relief. VADM Allen's Bio can be Read here . Take care of business, sir. Let the other fellow (who's name will NOT be said here) go back to riding Arabian horses, because it's time for somebody to be in charge who can get-r-done. I salute you sir!

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Poseidon rises from the Sea!



I think the choice of Poseidon, the sea god of Greek Mythology was a subconscious pick for a subject, considering recent events. I hope no one thinks that I am insensitive in posting this now. I have always been fascinated by the way the ancient Greeks embodied the terrible forces of nature and their power into gods. Like the people of New Orleans, the Athenians earned their living from the sea. The story goes that Poseidon and Athena gave gifts to the Athenians to woo the city. Poseidon gave the city its great harbor and maritime prowess, but they were finally won over by Athens gift of the very first olive tree, which the ancients used as their butter, soap, lamp and cooking oil, and a staple of their diet. This was a rich prize indeed.Could it be this spurning of the Sea God that caused their colonial fleet to meet its tragic end hundreds of years later off the coast of Sicily, which doomed them to defeat in their war with the Spartans? Only the ancient gods of Olympus know for sure. The Greeks feared the unknown dangers of the sea and held a healthy respect for its dangers. In our modern arrogance, have we forgotton this? Just when you think you know everything, you fall on your ass and that proves how wrong you are. I did this drawing tonight with none of these things in mind, the technique is pencil on bristol board, inked over with a number 2 brush with India ink. As I look at my handiwork though I wonder...

Captain America calling!


I'm calling all cities from all over the world, this is Captain America calling...

I bailed you out when you were down on your knees, will you catch me now I'm falling.

Captain America asks you to give generously:

Organizations and groups that the Federal Emergency Management Agency says are collecting donations or offers of help:








ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES:
(800) 381-7171

AMERICAN RED CROSS: (800) HELP NOW (435-7669) English; (800) 257-7575 Spanish.

AMERICA'S SECOND HARVEST: (800) 344-8070

B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL: (888)-388-4224

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, USA: (703) 549-1390

CHRISTIAN DISASTER RESPONSE: (941) 956-5183 or (941) 551-9554

CHRISTIAN REFORMED WORLD RELIEF COMMITTEE: (800) 848-5818

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE: (800) 297-1516

CONVOY OF HOPE: (417) 823-8998

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DISASTER RELIEF FUND: (202) 606-6718

FEED THE CHILDREN: (800) 525-7575

LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE: (800) 638-3522

MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE: (717) 859-2210

NAZARENE DISASTER RESPONSE: (888) 256-5886

OPERATION BLESSING: (800) 436-6348

PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE: (800) 872-3283

SALVATION ARMY: (800) SAL-ARMY (725-2769)

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION - DISASTER RELIEF: (800) 462-8657, ext. 6440

UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM: (212) 650-4140

UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES: (800) 462-8657, ext. 6440

UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF: (800) 554-8583
List - New York Times
Captain America painting used with permission of creator Michael Netzer
See his A-Z superhero poster at FLAMING SWORD

Sunday, September 04, 2005

THANK YOU

These are just some of the many countries that are donating aid to Katrina Relief. I just want to say thank you to each and every one of your citizens for helping America in our time of greatest need. Please note, this is just a partial list and I will update it if I am provided any new names.
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Canada
China
Cuba
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
France
Finland
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
India
Iran
Israel
Japan
Korea (North and South)
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Switzerland

On behalf of all Americans, thank you very much.