Peter J. Crowley

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Memorial Day 2013

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Norwichtown Cemetery from pre-revolution to to French Troops who fought beside us in the revolution and on to now. Is that not enough? Almost 300 hundred years. Take a moment today to reflect on what Memorial day means. “But what may be needed to return the solemn, and even sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a return to its traditional day of observance. Many feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day. As the VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day address: “Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public’s nonchalant observance of Memorial Day.” from Memorial Day History. Have a listen to Bobby Darin’s “Simple Song of Freedom” I like Tim Hardin’s version better. peace pjc

Take a moment, say a pray, support the troops bring them home.

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Landscapes-Seascapes

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Montville on a fall afternoon, neighborhood duality farmland on one side and suburbia on the other. Me I’m between here and there.

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The Thimble Islands sun setting providing a hint of winter. So I don’t shoot a lot of landscapes but these two distracted me in my travels. If you click on photos there are old thoughts on distraction. Same old thoughts but having thoughts beats the hell out of regurgitating Foxisum News or Wall Street Provda. After all the recessions over, and Senator “anything for a buck” Joe is still employed so screw the 7000 people losing benefits a day. But I digress as I listen to King Cake sing Pork Rinds. Something about pork always make me think of our corrupted awfiscials.  Oink oink.                                                                     enjoy pjc

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Current and upcoming shows, and holiday portraits.

“Between Here and There.” Photographic Art by Peter J. Crowley from the 1970’s to today.  Pearl of the Thames Cafe 175 Thames St. Groton Ct. opening November 6th 6pm. Excellent munchies from Jason at The Pearl and acoustic blues by Mike Bloomer.

In Sight Photography silent auction Gallery Exhibit online and at the Gallery through November first. It is a great show and a greater cause.

Portrait sessions being booked for your gift giving. Your eyes your essence.

Election day Aprils fools

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Winter lingers in the trees, spring shimmers in the pond.

April first and I was thinking. I know that is shunned upon but I still try. Thanksgiving a Holiday where families get together, perhaps the most family oriented holiday where we put our differences aside. But every four years [2 if you count the off presidential election years] the coming of this holiday is mired in an election. During the 3.5 years of campaigning mud slinging, lying, bribing and dirty tricks we are subjected to are followed by a meal with family where the winners are gloating and the losers are sour. Of course there is that off hanging chad year where the fraud is so prevalent that it can’t be photoshopped out of our consciousness so we give our rights over to the courts for a fair decision. Ha ha ha ha. I digress. So as I dosed off last night I thought “Maybe we should change election day to April First?” It seems to me that would be more reflective of the true nature of the Democratic Process that for the last 3.5 years we have had rammed down our collective throats. Happy April Fools Day and don’t forget to get your taxes paid for some where there is a CEO and a Senator without enough fuel to fly the private jet to Palm Springs. enjoy pjc

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