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The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil.


Remember that bit where Joe Pesci meets his demise at the end of Casino?

This was kind of like that...

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Roddy said…
May I say Kris that your photography is the one thing that I look forward to the most when I click on your blog.
The photos of the boys is fantastic and also your photographic collection of shots in and around Hobart make this one of my joyous moments each and ever day.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart and trust that we can continue to interact through the medium of photography.
Keep up the excellent work. I hope you never tire of it.
Magpie said…
Oh, he's really enjoying this!!
ArtSparker said…
Wonderful photo. Are the titles your own or are they quotes?
Kris McCracken said…
Magpie, indeed he is.
Kris McCracken said…
ArtS, the titles are generally quotes. Every so often I remind readers to Google the title and follow up on the detail. This one is Hannah Arendt.

I hope to broaden people's exposure to new ideas if they are particularly taken by a title.

[Get yer hand off it McCracken!]
yamini said…
My thoughts exactly Roddy!!!!

A BIG THANK YOU KRIS!!!!!!!

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