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Food
Quarantine Coffee I am sure this is already a known coffee, but it is a new creation, in my kitchen. Often in the past, a mid-day, second cup of coffee has been welcomed; we have now made it a “tradition” of sorts; this is a treat, almost like a dessert. Initially, we were just splitting,…
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Public Square
Key West Memorial to José Martí José Martí, el Apóstol, the apostle, is considered to be the father of a free Cuba; something not yet achieved, in my humble opinion. Today, May 20, is one of the days celebrated as the Cuban Independence Day, and thus I offer you a look at this memorial, in…
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Art
To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice.~ Andre Malraux ~ Bank of Oise at Auvers, 1890byVincent Van Gogh The colors in this painting are truly extraordinary; but what I most love is how Van Gogh has used the color and paint strokes to create movement.…
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A View From the Road
Vacancy We pulled over, in Pennsylvania, drawn by a sign advertising sheep skin coats; alas the coat was not to be, but this sign, in front of an old small motel, caught my interest. I wondered how long it had been since the “No” had been lit up; the small courtyard like establishment appeared to…
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Poet’s Corner
Pandemic Dare I say the word?It still seems surreal.But here we are,in the middle of a pandemic.Some horrible virus has spread throughout world;now whether we want to admit it or not,our lives have been redefined.This day should be about something else.We should all be snapping hundreds of photos,as we nudge each other to get closer…
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Connected
Covid-19 and Changes to the Cybersecurity Landscape Covid-19 has changed the cybersecurity threat landscape. Often, the cybersecurity community looks to reduce the attack surface and provide less opportunity for bad actors. But Covid-19 has opened a very wide door and Advance Persistent Threats are on the rise, targeting businesses and individuals. Personally, I have had…
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From the Editor
How Are You? I have asked that question a lot lately. People usually say something along the lines of fine or okay. I am never quite sure they are telling me the complete truth, but I assume they are at least fifty percent fine or okay, and are willing to settle for that being their…
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In the Wild!
The Florida Brown Pelican I do not believe we are being “imprisoned”; but I do understand and can relate to our desire to be free again. For me it is not just the freedom to leave my house and hit the road; but I long to be free of this unseen virus, which is so…
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Reflections
Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and the Heroism Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial By Ofra Friedland There are various days, around the world, which are set aside to remember the six million Jewish people who were murdered in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as designated by the United Nations…
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Art
To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice.~ Andre Malraux ~ Norte Dame Cathedral, Paris byChilde Hassam It has been a year since we all woke up to the news that this beautiful cathedral, a piece of art, in its own right, was on…
