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!

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

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.

GO GET'EM COAST GUARD!

The current disaster in New Orleans will showcase the fearlessness, sacrifice, and dedication of some of the most caring and couragous men and women of the USA! Uncle Sam's Can-do Group. Don't forget the men and women who are keeping us safe by risking their lives right here in America while the other branches of the service are off fighting abroad. Go get'em Coasties!!!