Category Archives: Current Events

Me TV

Posted on July 20, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Just a brief thought. I make an effort to stay informed. I’m watching the Republican convention, I’ll watch the Democrats next week. In the a.m., I check on the reaction from major news networks, listen to the commentary. This morning, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Humor, News, Politics | Tagged Beverly Hillbillies, Democrat, Independent, Republican, Retro- TV, U.S. Presidential Conventions | 57 Comments

Flesh Tone

Posted on July 9, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Artists understand. It takes a very small palette to create any skin tone. The shades are so close. Some day. Comments closed.

Posted in Art, Beauty, Current Events, Inspiration, News | Tagged 1960's, 2016, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Minnesota, Police, Protests, Racism | Leave a comment

World Events That I’m Handling Well Right Now

Posted on June 29, 2016 by vanbytheriver

The Complete List:

Posted in Current Events, News, Politics, Random Thoughts | Tagged Bengazi, Bigotry, Brexit, Gun Control, ISIS, Istanbul, Orlando, Terrorism, Trump, US Congress | Leave a comment

The Final Gift

Posted on June 18, 2016 by vanbytheriver

I had planned a week of tributes to my larger-than-life father. Then, Orlando happened. Like so many, I struggled. I’ll save his stories for another time, and resubmit this one. It was special to me. Father’s Day gifts. Some say it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, Current Events, Family, Inspiration | Tagged Congestive Heart Disease, Father's Day, Fruit Basket, Home Health Care, June 12 Massacre, Orlando Shootings, Stottsville Inn | 111 Comments

War Stories

Posted on June 13, 2016 by vanbytheriver

For the past two weekends, my community has been immersed in memorials. First, to commemorate D-Day, a WWII weekend hosted by the Mid Atlantic Air Museum. Vintage aircraft, re-enactments, soldiers in uniform, and from those who remain, the stories. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Inspiration | Tagged Bigotry, Elisabeth Kubler Ross, Hatred, Love vs. Fear, Mental Illness, Orlando Shootings, Terrorist Attack | 36 Comments

Equestrian

Posted on May 21, 2016 by vanbytheriver

There is a history with horses in the family. My father grew up on a farm, was an avid racing fan all his life. My mother took English riding lessons as a teenager. So I was not surprised to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Current Events, Humor, Nature | Tagged Cowboys, Maryland, Pennsylvania Farm, Pony Ride, Preakness, Race Horses, Ranch, Steeplechase, Utah | 55 Comments

Live Eagle Cam

Posted on March 20, 2016 by vanbytheriver

America is obsessed with the “President” and “First Lady”. The other ones. While the Obama family prepares for an historic visit to Cuba, we are watching the live camera feed of a family of bald eagles who have set up … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education, Nature | Tagged American Bald Eagle, Live Camera Feed, Washington DC | 55 Comments

Alternatives

Posted on March 14, 2016 by vanbytheriver

A rainy Monday morning. Daylight Savings Time sleep deficit. Primary Election burnout. This one made me smile. With apologies to Christopher Walken. Who is brilliant. *************** Note: This meme has gone viral and should be credited to TymberDalton.com. The watermark … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Humor, Random Thoughts | Tagged Christopher Walken, Election 2016, Gary Busey, Presidential Race, Primary Election Burnout, U.S. Politics | 58 Comments

White

Posted on January 25, 2016 by vanbytheriver

We spent a lot of time with the color white this past weekend. Neighbors set up tripods, taking smiling family photos with shovels and snow piles. Sounded like a good idea. But after the exhausting effort that is required with moving almost … Continue reading →