Daily Archives: September 24, 2017

davidbrucehaiku: carnival

https://pixabay.com/en/masks-carnival-of-venice-1864681/ *** CARNIVAL *** Normal is OK But sometimes we need to be Much more fabulous

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davidbrucehaiku: this is the future

https://pixabay.com/en/birth-child-baby-newborn-hand-466140/ *** THIS IS THE FUTURE *** This is the future Much more important than me I would die for this

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davidbrucehaiku: it’s simply a fact

https://pixabay.com/en/statue-sculpture-nude-classical-1645616/ *** IT’S SIMPLY A FACT *** It’s simply a fact Sometimes I don’t want to blink A fact of male brain *** NOTE: Men should try not to get caught staring at live women.

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Cast of Characters and Act 1, Scene 1

CAST OF CHARACTERS Male Characters King of France Duke of Florence Bertram, Count of Rousillon Lafeu, an old Lord Parolles, a follower of Bertram Rinaldo, a Steward Lavache, a Professional Fool Female Characters Countess of Rousillon, Mother to Bertram Helena, … Continue reading

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davidbrucehaiku: child labor #2

https://pixabay.com/en/child-labour-1908-south-carolina-62922/ *** CHILD LABOR #2 *** “Go outside and play.” “Play? On my day off? No way! Sleeping is more fun.” *** Once this was common Capitalism is great — With the proper laws *** NOTE: 1908, South Carolina  

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davidbrucehaiku: child labor #1

https://pixabay.com/en/child-labour-children-industry-work-74048/ *** CHILD LABOR #1 *** No-regulation Capitalism at work Is this what we want? *** Once this was common Capitalism is great — With the proper laws *** NOTE: These boys are working in a glass factory.

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Museum of Modern Art: Stockholm September 2017 — Haiku out of africa

sharing memories ~ as we walk the galleries ~ that capture our souls © Lize Bard @Haiku out of Africa * via Museum of Modern Art: Stockholm September 2017 — Haiku out of africa

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“We agree that the bill will cause patients and consumers to lose important protections, as well as undermine safeguards for those with pre-existing conditions. Without these guaranteed protections, people with significant medical conditions can be charged much higher premiums and some may not be able to buy coverage at all.”

The following statement was jointly released on September 23, 2017 by the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Hospital Association, Federation of American Hospitals, America’s Health Insurance Plans, and the BlueCross BlueShield Association regarding the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson legislation. … Continue reading

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davidbrucehaiku: LAOCOÖN AND HIS SONS

http://tinyurl.com/y8cshplw *** LAOCOÖN AND HIS SONS *** Gods hate Troy, send snakes A dad tries to save his sons Fails miserably *** serpentine sculpture legs twist, torso twists, head twists pain, yet great beauty *** NOTE: Image from page 9 … Continue reading

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davidbrucehaiku: the Fremont troll

http://tinyurl.com/y9lhppmo *** THE FREMONT TROLL *** Troll under the bridge Fairy tale has come to life Now scares the homeless *** NOTE: Public domain photo by jellygator. A troll is hiding under a bridge at Fremont Street in Seattle, Washington.

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