Liberal Democrat focused on pragmatic solutions. Advocate for firm but respectful dialogue, government support of the disabled, and the environment. Inspired by Jewish writings on social justice and science. Austin, TX since '76. Husband, dad, granddad
If you remember this photograph — or have access to Look magazine back issues — I would be grateful for any help. Memories, leads, or archive suggestions are welcome.
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you remember this photograph — or have access to Look magazine back issues — I would be grateful for any help. Memories, leads, or archive suggestions are welcome.
To me, the photograph was as impactful as the well-known image of Phan Thị Kim Phúc fleeing a napalm attack (Nick Ut, 1972). I’ve learned that the RFK photo was not widely republished and does not appear in most digital archives.
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
To me, the photograph was as impactful as the well-known image of Phan Thị Kim Phúc fleeing a napalm attack (Nick Ut, 1972). I’ve learned that the RFK photo was not widely republished and does not appear in most digital archives.
The photo showed Senator Robert F. Kennedy in a small cabin in the Mississippi Delta, sitting quietly near a young Black child lying on a bed. The child’s stomach was swollen from severe malnutrition (kwashiorkor).
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The photo showed Senator Robert F. Kennedy in a small cabin in the Mississippi Delta, sitting quietly near a young Black child lying on a bed. The child’s stomach was swollen from severe malnutrition (kwashiorkor).
Their plan is to starve people to the point that they'll sign contracts of indenture. Everyone who is against MAGA must set aside their differences and support Democrats up and down the ballot.
August 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Their plan is to starve people to the point that they'll sign contracts of indenture. Everyone who is against MAGA must set aside their differences and support Democrats up and down the ballot.
Babe Schwartz invited me to lunch at the Austin Club. Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson stopped by to greet Babe and remarked that in the 1920s the KKK was just a social club people joined because everyone else did. Out of respect for Babe and whatever he might need from Patterson, I stayed silent.
August 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Babe Schwartz invited me to lunch at the Austin Club. Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson stopped by to greet Babe and remarked that in the 1920s the KKK was just a social club people joined because everyone else did. Out of respect for Babe and whatever he might need from Patterson, I stayed silent.
The Kerr County Commissioners did an engineering study for a warning system (automatic gauges & sirens) in 2016 but never moved forward. County Judge Rob Kelly, in office since 2019, said the voters don't want to pay for such a system. Comal County, downstream, got theirs in 2015. No local will.
July 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Kerr County Commissioners did an engineering study for a warning system (automatic gauges & sirens) in 2016 but never moved forward. County Judge Rob Kelly, in office since 2019, said the voters don't want to pay for such a system. Comal County, downstream, got theirs in 2015. No local will.