Monthly Archives: January 2026

Coercion or Compassion

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The national conflict between ICE agents and protesters inspired me to paint the following painting. The actions of ICE are contrary to our First Amendment right of free speech and lawful assembly. The photographs of ICE agents attacking innocent citizens … Continue reading →

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From Battlefields to Oilfields

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Description From the discovery of oil at the Drake well in Titusville in 1859 to Ida Tarbell’s 1909 article about how Northern women “met the experience of war,” there has been a connection between the American oil and gas industry … Continue reading →

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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Allen Mesch

I thought that I would gather some quotes by Reverend King to celebrate MLK Day on January 19, 2026. As I collected Dr. King’s words, I was struck by how many are relevant today as they were during his lifetime. … Continue reading →

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Viewing Recommendations

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Allen Mesch

I recommend two new movies that are based on past events, but are as relevant today as they were then. The first is Nuremberg. It describes events during the 1940s trials of the chief Nazi war criminals. Nuremberg is a … Continue reading →

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How Would I Describe the Year Ahead?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Allen Mesch

My daughter gave me “365 Days of Drawing” by Lorna Scobie. The book contains a year’s worth of activities to express your thoughts and creativity. The activity for January 10th is: “What would be the one word you’d like to … Continue reading →

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