Bentari Photos
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Steve & friends gather for a literary brunch at The Stacks Coffeehouse (6/23/19).
His name was Elkanah Brown (1833-1864). He served in the Union Army as a member of the Indiana 99th Infantry. When Elkanah died, his only son was seven.
My paperback copy of Beloved—minus a few chomps from our cat Mimi.
Toni Morrison (1931-2019): This is her rear cover photo for her debut novel "The Bluest Eye" (1970). Photograph by Bert Andrews.
A novel by Warren C. Easley. Read The Cal Claxton Oregon Mystery Series. Especially for those who enjoy wine, fine food, underdogs, the outdoors, fishing, Oregon--and a brave hero 
My copy of a masterpiece. The Butterfly Girl by Rene Denfeld may well be the ultimate vicarious experience of a universe.
Across the path from us, hummingbirds nest in a dogwood before its blooms can block their constant watch. The tree is listed for removal, and a grim race is joined by nestled eggs 
Hummingbird chick (lower branch)and adult just prior to feeding time.
Hummingbird in surveillance pose.
Open wide! Feeding time.
Young hummingbird (hidden on left) seems to mimic the parent's attitude--just prior to being fed.
Elizabeth Tate (1868-1956): Suffragist, Activist, and Mother. She worked with Oregon Gov. Oswald West to establish a child advocacy organization that would become the PTA nationall
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photos: “Bridge at Atoyac” Retrieved from http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/9ea29a70-c0bc-0134-f563-00505686a51c
Bombing in Vietnam (Author: Lt. Col. Cecil J. Poss, USAF, 14 June 1966)
Dad was always kidding around. His childhood home was not a happy one. He did not complain. He made sure our home was safe and secure. He loved spoofing us kids. We loved him deepl