Throughtful Reader

  • Trump’s $750 dollar FEMA lie

    President Trump has been peddling some misinformation with how FEMA aid and assistance works. I figured I would offer some context into how it works. The $750 referenced is for items such as, food, clothes, formula and other accessories. It isn’t just some small check the government hands off and… Listen ⇢

    Trump’s $750 dollar FEMA lie

  • The Doobie Brothers Live at Footprint Center: Unforgettable Concert Experience

    Last week The Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald performed together at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The concert was great. A live packed audience of about 7K-8K and a lot of memories of some of their past hits. They also had a very good opening band from “The Robert Cray… Listen ⇢

    The Doobie Brothers Live at Footprint Center: Unforgettable Concert Experience

  • The Cormorant. An eye-opening bird

    As a photographer, one of my favorite things to do is “birdwatching”. I really enjoy it and the different types of birds that I have seen was more than I thought existed. I figured since I am capturing them all on film that I would do a little research and… Listen ⇢

    The Cormorant. An eye-opening bird

  • The New Deal and The Great Society. Same goal, but different approaches.

     To understand their goals, we need to understand the times that they were being applied to. During the 30’s there was the Great Depression. A time economic loss, and massive unemployment. The Government needed to act to stabilize the losses and attempt to rebuild the economic infrastructure. The Great Society… Listen ⇢

    The New Deal and The Great Society. Same goal, but different approaches.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower. A quick glance at this complex Presidency

    Eisenhower’s complex Presidency over changing times. Listen ⇢

    Dwight D. Eisenhower. A quick glance at this complex Presidency

  • Dear Tony Bennett, Adapt of Leave

     Tony Bennett has been coach of the University of Virginia Men’s Basketball team since 2009. His hire at the time was viewed as an upgrade. His arrival was the hope the Virgina fans needed. His predecessors Jeff Jones (who led UVA to the elite 8 in 94), Pete Gillian (mediocre… Listen ⇢

  • World War II and a short recap of how it was allowed to build up.

     During the 30’s several ominous events were taking place around the world. In 1931 Japan began a period of expansion. (Foner) They would invade Manchuria, a province of China, and then 5 years later would invade China itself. (Foner) In Italy, Benito Mussolini had risen to power in a fascist… Listen ⇢

    World War II and a short recap of how it was allowed to build up.

  • George Eastman. “The Father of Kodak”

     Today, as many as 80% of all consumers capture photos with a digital camera or camcorder and some four in ten (40%) only use a digital camera or camcorder. This compares to almost half (45%) of consumers who use their smartphone to capture photos or video.  A lot of this… Listen ⇢

    George Eastman. “The Father of Kodak”

  • FDR’s “Second New Deal”

    While most Americans know of the “New Deal”. They don’t know that it was actually two parts to it. The first is the most common one. This established programs, such as the CCC (Civilian Conservation Groups). (HCE) It was used to create trails and shelters along the 800 parks in… Listen ⇢