A Thought...

It is difficult to reconcile the beatification of John Paul II & the death of Osama bin Laden. It is unseemly to rejoice in another human being's death. So I will just hold my son a little closer and whisper my gratitude that the forces of Good had a solid weekend.

The Bar at White Oaks

From the Stockyard in Chicago - The Cattlemen's Club. Capone & trapdoor rumors!

Geronimo's Vest

The Unholy Hat Trick

Over the last decade, the 3 cities I love the most / have lived in -- New York, New Orleans & Tokyo -- have all experienced a major catastrophe, thanks to Mother Nature & Islamic terrorists. A little too much perspective, especially considering my 2 Goddaughters were / are in 2 of those towns.

My First Sealing Wax

With family crest from my signet ring.

Edwin Booth's Apology to the American People

Ewa's cleaning so I am working from The Players. On Mark Twain's card table.

Edwin Booth was the founder of The Players (along with Mark Twain & General William Tecumseh Sherman) as well as the biggest Shakespearian actor / celebrity of his day. Sadly, his fame & family name were eclipsed by the actions of his brother John Wilkes Booth. At The Players we have his apology letter to the American people and it never fails to move me. Click through on the image to see a larger version. Staggering.