This New Year Brings Us to a Crossing

Railroad Crossing off Newtown Pike
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Just like a dangerous railroad crossing or a busy crossroad this country is coming to a decision in the new year. Do we keep on the same path that has led this country into dishonor and illegal warfare and less freedom for "safety's sake", or do we turn left and go forward bravely to again be the light of freedom and human rights to the world again. I am afraid that fear will lead us not to move again, as it did in 2004, but we had an excuse in 2004, the wounds were still fresh and we were still scared and easily led astray. This time we have no excuse, we must do what is just and honorable and become the leader in the world we once were. Its time for us to make the right decisions, have the right leaders, the right lawmakers, and become the great nation we once were and can be again. We need a leader that we can be proud of, not one we make excuses for, not one that is a war criminal, not one that lies, not one that avoided a war with power and influence but has no trouble sending others to die, not one that thinks he/she is the law or is above the law; but follows and enforces the law. We have been on this false path for way to long, its time we came back to our senses and put this country back on the proper track. It won't be easy and it might even hurt at first, but we will be able to hold our head up high and have a country our children will be proud of!!

I Always Thought They Were on the 'Right'

I Always Thought They Were on the 'Right'
Originally uploaded by mightyquinninwky©

Maybe all us on the "Left" aren't going to hell after all. Seems even some of the "Christian 'Right'" are even coming over to the Left. Can't say I blame anyone for giving up on the Republican party and the right after all the damage wrought by president bush (I didn't capitalize it on purpose). This man and his cronies have done untold damage to our standing in the world and our economy at home. This man proudly considers is base the top one percent of the population. Only the wealthy have made out with these morons approach, while the rest of us are left behind to try to scratch our way out. Hopefully the next President can bring some respect and honour back to the office. I still don't understand how a draft dodging, drunk, coke addict got elected twice and has been allowed to run an illegal war. A war against a sovereign country that did not attack us and had nothing to do with 9-11 (even though forty percent of the population still thinks they did!!). Hopefully America will wake up from this neo-con nightmare and will become a nice and gentler nation. One that protects its workers, starts making goods and services within our own borders, protect our borders, stop the companies that use illegal aliens as slaves by huge fines and jail terms for the men and women running them, stop aggression toward countries we don't agree with, and provide universal health care to all our citizens (like any other civilized country)!! I can only pray at that church on the left..the far left!!!

Just had to share this cute shot

 

Bridge Between States

Originally uploaded by mightyquinninwky©

This is one of the many bridges that spans the Ohio river between Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky. This bridge has always been the one that attracts my attention. I love it because its a railroad bridge and I love trains and anything that goes with them. I also love this one because it is right dowtown in the middle of it all!! A great old piece of metal work that gives one a great feeling of nostalgia....I love the reflection it gives in the afternoon sun as well!!

Light & Shadow

Light & Shadow
Originally uploaded by mightyquinninwky©

Here's an example of an American Goldfinch..these guys/gals feed on thistle seed that I provide in a 'seed sock'. These socks are nice because the larger birds and squirrels can't feed on them and squeeze these little guys out..they are only about four inches tall!! They are a very beautiful bird, even in their drab winter colours..they become a brilliant gold in spring...and have a wonderful advertising call. I highly recommend putting out thistle to attract these wonderful birds!!

New character in my backyard play....

Originally uploaded by mightyquinninwky©

I have been feeding the birds in my backyard for sometime now.. I really enjoy seeing the types of birds that live and pass through this beautiful area..its so full of life.. We have an abundance of American Goldfinches, House finches, swallows, Cardinals (of course, Carolina Wrens, Chicadees, Woodpeckers (mainly downey and hairy), bluejays, indigo buntings, ect. ect. Here lately I have noticed a few new birds I had never seen within the city limits before (not that Morganfield could really be considered urban with only 3700 people), a Cooper hawk and a Merlin. These guys/gals have decided to take up feeding on the birds I am feeding. So I guess in a round about way I am feeding them as well. At first I was upset that they were preying on my little friends and thought..these guys/gals have to eat as well, so who am I to judge what Mother Nature has set up. These birds are wonderfully graceful and powerful fliers, that have a presence that can't be denied... So I welcome them as they are an important part of the circle of life..I just have provided more cover for the prey birds to even the odds!!!

Sundog Over The Sloughs

Sundog Over The Sloughs
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This is a sundog that I witnessed over the sloughs outside of Geneva, Kentucky... I have been seeing these more lately than I ever have at any other time in my life...