Emma Goldman’s 1908 speech “What Is Patriotism?” is a scathing critique of American nationalism as an instrument of power, not collective well being. Goldman’s rhetorical strategy is prevalent in the metaphor of the world as “spots” and “iron gates.” These images buttress her argument that national borders are artificial constructs imposed through violence and maintained… Read More Emma Goldman (1908) What is Patriotism?
During the Great Depression, the economic downturn severely impacted rural farming communities in the South. Falling agricultural prices, combined with drought and soil erosion, led to widespread crop failures, pushing many farmers into dire financial situations. As traditional life became increasingly unsustainable, people faced the harsh reality of poverty and struggled to make ends meet.… Read More Tobacco Road (1932)
A few words on the Royal Companion.… Read More 1941 Royal Companion
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office show Democrats well ahead in three legislative seats covering Dunwoody. Final vote totals in the Peach State must be certified by Nov. 28. Current election standings show Republicans will enter the 2023 legislative session with a 32 to 23 Senate majority and a 101… Read More Democrats set to hold legislative seats covering Dunwoody
The 1937 Olympia Simplex has no frills, but packs the classic Olympia snappy punch.… Read More 1937 Olympia Simplex
Remington portable typewriters went through multiple early modifications before the Number 3 displayed below. The early version had a slide mechanism that raised and lowered type bars before use. The Number 3 has type bar that are at rest until used. This Remington was serviced by MC&T Electronics in Tucker, Ga. Resource: “They were produced… Read More Remington Portable #3
A recent story I wrote takes up the issue of school zone traffic cameras in the city of Dunwoody, Ga. “The traffic study conducted for Dunwoody in early 2020 found 2,319 speeding violations in three school zones in one day. The number reflects only those vehicles traveling 10 miles per hour or more over the… Read More School zone traffic cameras
If you are a typewriter enthusiast or just interested in the machines, we’ll see you on Saturday April 30 from 9am to 1pm at the Farmers Market at Brook Run Park. People who visit can write a letter to someone for a small cost that will include an envelope and postage. More information available at… Read More Dunwoody Typewriter Pop-up Market
The 2022 Georgia General Assembly session ended fifteen minutes after midnight on April 5, spilling over from the prior day. More details are below. Link: 👉 Georgia Legislature adjournment sets stage for campaign season Link: 👉 Governor signs mental health, substance abuse bill
Very few people have lived unaffected over the past two years. Don’t forget to celebrate the little victories. Post written on an Erika 5.
The Olympia SM9 was used for this writing.
A musing from earlier today — real or imagined. An Olympia SM9 is the weapon of choice, along with corrasable bond paper. ps: Spelling errors aren’t corrected, they interrupt the flow.
ATLANTA — Democrats are on track to carry two of three runoff races, two of which will tip the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. The power shift will occur as Democrats break a streak of state-wide runoff defeats. Three incumbent Republicans were forced to runoffs following strong state-wide Democratic turnout in the general… Read More Democrats to win two of three runoff races
ATLANTA — Beneficiaries of two federal programs will receive a 1.3% cost of living adjustment, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data released last month. The 8.05 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will see the increase in December, while the 69.7 million Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) beneficiaries will receive additional pay beginning… Read More Pensioners to receive 1.3% raise at year’s end
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Brian Kemp removed Georgia from a discouraging list of states lacking a hate crime bill. For years now, Georgia has been one of only four states without a law to adequately punish against crimes targeting a person because of bias against a “race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender… Read More “Georgia is a state too great to hate;” Governor Signs Hate Crimes Law, Completing Legislative Cycle
Yesterday, the Georgia General Assembly reconvened to complete the remaining 11 days of this year’s legislative session, after a 3 month coronavirus delay. As “sine die” approaches, a budget resolution has to be passed. Also of significant attention here and nationally, is HB 426, which is Georgia’s latest attempt to pass legislation increasing punishment for… Read More With Day 30 Completed, No Movement on a Hate Crimes Bill
If the Sanders’ campaign hoped for a late comeback on Super Tuesday II, it fell short, especially in states where it found success in 2016. In the last cycle former Secretary Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernard Sanders (I-Vt) nearly split the vote in Michigan’s primary, but Sanders inched ahead with a slight 1.5% victory. While… Read More Biden Routs Sanders on Super Tuesday II, Clearing a Path to the Nomination; More States Vote Tomorrow
/Jeffrey Albertson; June 15, 2018. The daily battle with metro Atlanta traffic is enough to try the patience of the most hardened commuter. For decades, the suburban counties have rejected referendums to expand MARTA and isolating themselves from mass modes of transportation instead of adopting a method of integration. As a result of that isolation,… Read More Abandonment of the Public Space
Albertson Writes 