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Saturday, March 07, 2026

Weekend Onesie: The Red Cross - Part V

Weekend Onesie: 
The Red Cross
Part V

People who check in on this blog on a regular basis know that I am a huge fan of graphics. Some of the finest? From various government agencies and non-profit organizations around the world. I adore their big, broad use of color and presentation of iconic ideals, characters and images.

Non-Profit and Government agencies are responsible for any number of initiatives - suggestions brought home to the people by use of posters. Today, we'll take a brief look at the various campaigns to ensure vital life services are provided to those in need during wartime. This was a matter of great importance in order to ensure military success, as it was a case of all hands on deck to obtain the necessary personnel and funds. To facilitate that success, governments and non-profits got their messages out, boldly, colorfully and patriotically via brilliant posters - no one more brilliantly than the Red Cross.

Today's focus: the American Junior Red Cross division.
 
Simple and direct...
These graphics have become iconic.
And part of history.
- uptonking from Wonderland Burlesque

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Youth - Daughter


































Youth - Shawn Mendes feat. Khalid

Friday, March 06, 2026

Friday Fun: March Is National Umbrella Month!

Friday Fun: 
March Is National Umbrella Month!

Be they sun or rain. Be they beach or urban street. Umbrellas offer one protection from the elements and can also serve as a bit of a fashion statement

Ah, yes, March is National Umbrella Month!

And nothing goes better with an umbrella than a hot man, be he partially-clothed or in the buff. 

Meet one of these fellas?

You just might need a raincoat (wink, wink).

In any event... and for any event... and in the event of?

Bringing along both is always a good idea!

One never knows.
The skies above or the guys we love!
An umbrella and raincoat can come in mighty handy.
- uptonking from Wonderland Burlesque

Umbrella - Rhianna feat Jay-Z


























Little Umbrellas - Kristian Bush