Iconic Realism and Photograph of a Baby Swaddled in the United States Flag

Yes, according to the official rules regarding our beloved United States flag, wrapping a baby in the flag is not on the list of appropriate uses.

However, these two photographs creatively illustrate my semiotic theory of iconic realism in that we see a baby, comfortably situated in the midst of a United States flag, held by a soldier in one photo and a responsible adult in the other. These photographs represent the infancy of hope, relying on adults to show strength and determination as facilitators of this human quality.

The future generations of U. S. citizens are dependent on the adults of this great nation to make decisions that will create an environment which enables these children to contribute their talents and skills to move humanity forward.

On this Memorial Day, we acknowledge those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us to continue to engage in freedom. God Bless America. 

Photographs from Bing Images

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love,

Dr. Jeanne

Inauguration Poetry: Revolution

My poem remembers the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, and after 8 years of them trying to rip apart the country that voted them in, the election of President Donald John Trump:

Revolution, 2009, 2013, 2021

Historical moments,

meiosis of human spirit,

evolve into prospects,

for rebellion to split open 

the festering wound of ignorance,

bleed with hastening progress 

in anticipation

of a conscious 'woke-ness.'

"I plan to make fundamental changes."

Revolution, 2017, 2025

Historical moments,

meiosis of human spirit,

evolve into prospects

for rebellion to split open 

the festering wound of ignorance,

and bleed with confidence and truth

in anticipation 

of a conscious awakening:

"Make America Great Again!"

© Jeanne I. Lakatos

The 'Garbage Man' and Iconic Realism

 The 'Garbage Man' cometh.

The 'Garbage Man' taketh away!

Congratulations President Donald J. Trump,

45th and 47th President of the United States of America!

Photo from Google Images and Fox News

How is this photo an example of iconic realism? A duly elected President of the United States of America and those who supported him were labeled 'garbage' by the current President Joe Biden. The garbage man is an iconic figure in that we see garbage men working diligently and collecting trash every week. However, to see the former President (and now President-elect) sitting in the garbage truck with his name on it is an image not expected. This image sets forth a message to those who attempt to insult President Donald Trump and his supporters: It won't work! Common sense will prevail. 

Again, Congratulations President Donald J. Trump. 

May God's Blessings be with you and our country. 

Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut

(Photo from Google Images)



May the Perpetual Light Shine upon Them. 

On Friday morning, December 14, 2012, as I sat at my desk, grading final papers, I encountered some strange occurrences on campus and eventually received word of a shooting in a town nearby. The first news indicated that there were multiple shooters and one or more were unaccounted for. Overhead, helicopters circled the university as ambulances stormed down the street to Danbury Hospital, located two blocks away from my office.

By day's end, this entire area was in mourning, for the beautiful town of Newtown was now in the history books, not as the idyllic southern New England town we all love and cherish around here, but in the same league with Aurora and Columbine, Colorado and scores of other towns over which this cloud of horror has shrouded. As the names became revealed to us, many persons in the area had some connection with the, school, the victims or their families. We were all in mourning in the Newtown-Danbury area, once given the title as the 'Safest town in the State.'

No further words will come to me. Please pray for peace, understanding, and the power of love this holiday season.

Blessings,
Jeanne Iris