George Washington
“The Constitution: It’s only keepers, the people.” – George Washington
America is struggling right now on so many fronts. Individual citizens and as a nation. No matter what your political leanings, if you voted today, thank you. Thank you for exercising the one basic tenet that made America the greatest political experiment in the history of man. I have had my disappointments in politics, certainly. I know how it feels to win, to lose, and to feel apathetic. But no matter how I’m feeling, I drag myself to the polls and though I hold my nose at times when I pull the lever, I do pull the lever. I do so with some effort and attention to what I’m voting on, I do so because it is not only my right but an obligation of the heart. The heart of this nation depends on us –
“We the people…”
I fell in love with this portrait over a decade ago. It truly took my breath away. (If you click on the photo it will take you to Artist, Robert Schoeller’s website.) The artist was commissioned to do this for the bicentennial celebrations in the USA. He is one of the most talented portrait artists of our time. After many years of wishing I had a print, I finally bought the poster and have it hanging in my home. There is something very soothing to me about George looking straight at me and handing me the quill – to sign on, to commit, to be a part of what makes this country great, worts and all.
