for rent, one American dream

American Dream for Rent

Sunday morning, I had a few minutes to drive around my home town. I was struck by the number of un-occupied homes. Many of them were grand old victorian homes. Some boarded up, some used as low rent housing, and most of them in really poor condition.

I imagine that, at the time they were built, their owners were incredibly proud to have had the opportunity and good fortune to build them. I can imagine that they felt as though they were tasting success. Now, not so much. What's happened to the American dream and how can we get it back? I have no solutions. Just observations and questions.

 

 

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self portrait

 

I’ve been trying to come up with a new profile picture. Jodi says this is my best self portrait yet. She claims that not only does it capture how I look, it also captures the inner essence of who I am. However, I always take what she says about my photography with a grain of salt. She married me, so she tends to be overly supportive and thinks everything I do is wonderful.

So, I’ll leave it up to you fine folks. I know you’ll tell me the truth. Is this a good self portrait or should I go back to the drawing board?