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Friday, August 15, 2008
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T.R. Post 5/5
Written by Zach in Art News Stories Teddy Roosevelt

Say what you will about America, but once upon a time, we had a President who felt the beat of hardy life in his veins, and possessed the glory of work and the joy of living. He also kept company with “lean, sinewy fellows, accustomed to riding half-broken horses, at any speed, over any country, by day or by night.” His name of course, was Theodore Roosevelt.


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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Written by Zach in Art News Stories Teddy Roosevelt


illustration by J. Gerard

“We do not admire the man of timid peace. We admire the man who embodies victorious effort; the man who never wrongs his neighbor; who is prompt to help a friend; but who has those virile qualities necessary to win in the stern strife of actual life.” –Theodore Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt was a firm advocate of the strenuous life, though few who saw him as a child were likely to ever suspect such a thing. He was a sickly boy afflicted with asthma and poor …

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Monday, August 11, 2008
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Written by Zach in Art News Stories Teddy Roosevelt

Thanks to Cory for his considerable skills in displaying today’s Roosevelt post.

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Friday, August 8, 2008
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Theodore Roosevelt Week
Written by Zach in Art News Stories Teddy Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

If you look at Mount Rushmore, you will identify Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.  At first glance it might seem as though Roosevelt’s inclusion was a mark of generational narcissism, but a closer study reveals that Theodore Roosevelt deserves to keep company with the greats.

One historian described him as “pure act.”  He assumed the presidency at just 42-years-old, after William McKinley died from an anarchist’s bullet.  This  makes him the youngest to fill the office.  He was a busy and distinguished man.  He served as the Governor of New York, and the Assistant Secretary …

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Friday, July 11, 2008
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TICKET : NOW AVAILABLE!
Written by Cory in Art News Stories

Hey everyone,

I hope you’ll take a look at “Ticket.”

It represents over two months worth of work, mostly night / early morning work. It’s been a real labor of love for me and I’m glad it’s here. I hope you like it.

Ticket is a 28 page paperback picture book. Color cover, black and white interior.

You can get it here:

https://store.portlandstudios.com/#/details/71c41d69-c254-4a1d-91d4-4d1c62cf2186

or, if you like, here’s a link to the main store. Click on the “Publishing” tab at the top.

https://store.portlandstudios.com/
click on the “Publishing” tab at the top

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