In DC for a conference but took some time before it start to visit the Newseum. I was overwhelmed to say the least: the exhibits span the history of journalism with special exhibits related to Pulitzer Prize photos, 9/11 and the Civil Rights movement.

I went ahead and joined event though I may not make it back. It felt right: with the press under attack more and more in our own country and around the world, this essential freedom must be honored and protected. It occurred to me that we can all help by being careful about what we read, view and listen to, and, even more importantly, what we pass along to others.

Thought today’s postcard should reflect that visit…

Part of the reason I am making postcards is to encourage creative thinking around using images. This one, from the National Zoo, depicts a zookeeper trying to feed a Sandhill Crane but contending with a hungry bison instead. Writing a caption would be a fun activity for students.

The photo is from the Smithsonian but I found it as I was browsing the Digital Public Library of America.

The headline was in an email I received this morning so I borrowed it. Found the image at the Digital Public Library of America. It was originally a cover of Chapbook Stories.