AndúniëAndúnië :: confessions of a failed polymathcolours- July 7, 2005 The Great Union Flag&8212;the Cross of St. George, the Cross of St. Andrew, and the Cross of St. Patrick&8212;for England, Scotland, and (Northern) Ireland. This particular flag is the Queen&39;s Colour for the British Army Light Infantry&8212;a banner that is especially fitting today, in memory of those murdered and maimed in London. For whether the guilty are alien to Britain, or seeking to undermine her from within, make no mistake: this was an act of war. Let&39;s just win this...http://www.andunie.net/mt-archives/000845.php American Athena- July 5, 2005 Winds of Change points up the July 4th gala over at the Cotillion, which features the artwork of William Teach of the Pirate&39;s Cove. Most of his pieces are in the style of 1940s pin-ups, which are by today&39;s standards so very tame. (Comparecontrast: Jessica Simpson. Not that I&39;m necessarily complaining, mind you.) My favorite of Teach&39;s subjects is his reinterpretation of Captain America. Tell that Marvel guy he&39;s out of a job. And maybe, just maybe, this version of Lady...http://www.andunie.net/mt-archives/000844.php |