January 15-17, 2026 The first part of my trip to India was a stopover in Dubai, the largest city in…
Surrounded in the colourful leaves of fall, the golf season has come to a close. So I thought I’d tackle…
“How can so many Americans be so gullible?” is the question all of my friends constantly ask. When a respectable…
Weaker, Less Respected and Alone Attachment #1: My Other Trump/US Blogs I have written four other blogs on him: Attachment…
Over the past week I have had three quite contrasting “musical” experiences. This has prompted me to write a blog…
Summary A. Introduction B. Geography, a) Where did we go? C. Geography, b) Deserts, Mountains, Seas/Lakes, and Canals D. The…
Attachment #1: Geography, c) Cities to be noted Tashkent, Uzbekistan The city dates to the 3rd century BC and is…
SPARK Photo Festival (see:https://powellponderings.com/spark-photo-festival/) Showcase and Signature Exhibits: SPARK Juried Exhibit themes: Special programs (and fund-raising activities) – a sampling:
its start, its journey, and sadly, its demise Introduction: With the recent demise of the SPARK Photo Festival, I decided…
Truth, and Making Democracy Vulnerable in the US I know, I know. Most don’t like the incessant Trump regurgitation, as…