Carmina and Tony Discuss Captions
To caption, or not to caption: that is the question:
Whether ’tis nobler to suffer the outrageous comments of ignorant viewers,
Or to arm them against a sea of error and prejudice,
And by gently explaining lead them to greater knowledge and joy?
“Oh what to do—what to do?” Tony exclaimed.
“For starters stick with photography,” [...]
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On the first day of June 2009, General Motors became Government Motors. Compelled to declare bankruptcy the company turned over 60% of its control to the Obama administration and the taxpayers of our nation. On this same day a rally was held at the Michigan Capitol building.
It was predicted that thousands would attend Reinvest in [...]
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Brian’s father collected antique automobiles, many of which he restored in the combined workshop and garage behind his home. In those years, from Eisenhower through Ford, the Mill’s home received the same meticulous and loving care that Mr. Mills lavished on his cars.
On a recent visit to Owosso, Michigan, my hometown, I took a walk [...]
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Carmina was waiting when Tony walked into the Supreme Bean. It was a slow day and other than themselves and the three baristas no one else was there. “Hey Tony,” she said as she waved.
Tony waved in return and then went to the counter. Amanda was at the register. Her dark red hair was pulled [...]
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Whether it is a patina born of weather and age or the result of intentional scarring, scumbling, scratching, and dragging by the painter’s brush, etcher’s scribe or limner’s silver rod, all we ever see, with our unassisted eyes, is the surface. It is the gift and curse that reveals itself fully only to those prepared [...]
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