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Gary C. Sterling

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Category: Essay

The original Frogs Together Strong people in Portland Oregon [Abigail Dollins / Statesman Journal]
September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 Gary C Sterling

Power of and to and by and for The People

A patriotic American flag muzzles an old fat bulldog prone to barking and biting
September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Gary C Sterling

Mad Dog

'Picking Crocii' by New Zealand artist Muriel Dawson (1897 - 1974)
September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Gary C Sterling

The Old Becomes New

Norman Rockwell - Triple Self Portrait - 1960
September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 Gary C Sterling

Norman Rockwell

Don't Dream It - Be It - From the film Rocky Horror Picture Show
September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 Gary C Sterling

Become the Person

Norman Rockwell - 1953 - Gossip at the soda fountain
September 12, 2026September 12, 2026 Gary C Sterling

The Need to Talk

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Gary C Sterling

Thought for the Day

The Red Balloon - 1956
September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Gary C Sterling

The Red Balloon

Our family Columbia Console Record Player
September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 Gary C Sterling

Record Stores

Martin Luther King III with Gary Sterling as they display the award presented to Gary
September 6, 2026September 6, 2026 Gary C Sterling

MLK III

A single marble from a larger collection in a vintage Laura Scudders peanut butter jar
September 5, 2026September 5, 2026 Gary C Sterling

That Tree’s Gotta Go!

Behold the Flat Earth
September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Gary C Sterling

Yes, I can lie with the best of them

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