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Optimist: someone who isn't sure whether life is a tragedy or a comedy but is tickled silly just to be in the play. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com
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The net doubles as a walking stick but it may have been a bit overoptimistic on this day...
A Great Man, and the Best Dad Ever
Rest in peace, my beloved Dad.
If I had to describe you in just a few words, they would be these: radiant, positive, optimistic. You were a respectful, determined, courageous man. Loving, wise, protective. Thoughtful, punctual, always present. Always smiling, with a rare gentleness. An exceptional father, profoundly caring. You loved to surprise and delight, and your motto — “Go ahead” — still echoes within us: let’s move forward, let’s keep going, let’s never give up. You lived with your heart turned toward others and toward the future.
You left far too soon, after a tough battle that you faced without ever complaining. Until the very end, you showed us that dignity can survive pain, that hope can still shine even on the heaviest days. You taught us to keep fighting, even when everything seems lost. You walked toward the unknown without fear, with that quiet strength that defined you. You left us saying, “I love you,” but above all, “Love each other.” And those words will stay with us forever.
Your brilliant career as an engineer, filled with long journeys in Africa and Eastern Europe, was never more important than what truly mattered: your family, your children, your friends. You sacrificed so much to offer us stability, safety, and love. We are your legacy, your greatest achievement.
You saved lives, supported so many relatives and friends, and stood by countless people. You had unwavering faith in traditional medicine, and you endured two long years of heavy treatments and painful surgeries with admirable strength.
The last days by your side are forever etched in my heart. We reread together the postcards you wrote to me when I was a child. We walked, as much as your body allowed—sometimes only a few steps—moments so simple that they have become treasures. I held your hand for a long time. I cried in your arms like a little boy, and you cried with me. I will never forget all that you gave me.
You are not alone, Dad. You’re reunited with Marraine, Bon Papa, your brother Michel, your friend Guy, and all those who went before you. That thought brings warmth to my heart.
When I learned you were gone, it felt as if the protective hand you always kept on my shoulder had suddenly disappeared. But day after day, I find you again in different ways: in a memory, in an unexpected smile, in a subtle sign. You are here. Differently. But you are here.
Thank you, Dad. Thank you for life, for love, for your openness, for your guidance. I am the man I am today largely because of you. This is not a farewell. It is a see-you-later. We will meet again.
You were — and you remain — my guide, today and for everything that lies ahead.
I believe that this is my most successful photo because it has a wide range of values, including true whites, that make the photo more interesting to look at, and this photo also does a very good job of portraying optimism.
Haha, ok so i was taking this SUPER fkn hard chemistry test that I had yet to study for when wouldn't you know it, i find skittles in my pocket :D so...instead of stressing over the test i decided to make a sweet lil skittle face :) It got me through the test and i didn't do too bad on it haha.
A Great Man, and the Best Dad Ever
Rest in peace, my beloved Dad.
If I had to describe you in just a few words, they would be these: radiant, positive, optimistic. You were a respectful, determined, courageous man. Loving, wise, protective. Thoughtful, punctual, always present. Always smiling, with a rare gentleness. An exceptional father, profoundly caring. You loved to surprise and delight, and your motto — “Go ahead” — still echoes within us: let’s move forward, let’s keep going, let’s never give up. You lived with your heart turned toward others and toward the future.
You left far too soon, after a tough battle that you faced without ever complaining. Until the very end, you showed us that dignity can survive pain, that hope can still shine even on the heaviest days. You taught us to keep fighting, even when everything seems lost. You walked toward the unknown without fear, with that quiet strength that defined you. You left us saying, “I love you,” but above all, “Love each other.” And those words will stay with us forever.
Your brilliant career as an engineer, filled with long journeys in Africa and Eastern Europe, was never more important than what truly mattered: your family, your children, your friends. You sacrificed so much to offer us stability, safety, and love. We are your legacy, your greatest achievement.
You saved lives, supported so many relatives and friends, and stood by countless people. You had unwavering faith in traditional medicine, and you endured two long years of heavy treatments and painful surgeries with admirable strength.
The last days by your side are forever etched in my heart. We reread together the postcards you wrote to me when I was a child. We walked, as much as your body allowed—sometimes only a few steps—moments so simple that they have become treasures. I held your hand for a long time. I cried in your arms like a little boy, and you cried with me. I will never forget all that you gave me.
You are not alone, Dad. You’re reunited with Marraine, Bon Papa, your brother Michel, your friend Guy, and all those who went before you. That thought brings warmth to my heart.
When I learned you were gone, it felt as if the protective hand you always kept on my shoulder had suddenly disappeared. But day after day, I find you again in different ways: in a memory, in an unexpected smile, in a subtle sign. You are here. Differently. But you are here.
Thank you, Dad. Thank you for life, for love, for your openness, for your guidance. I am the man I am today largely because of you. This is not a farewell. It is a see-you-later. We will meet again.
You were — and you remain — my guide, today and for everything that lies ahead.
Trying to retrieve a bronzed leaf from the Canadian Memorial in Green Park, just outside of Buckingham Palace
Wind chills of about 10 below zero F, four feet of snow all around...I know the Qubecois are a hardy people, but I just thought this guy setting up his tables for outdoor diners was a little optimistic!
On my last day in New Zealand, I went down to the beach to say goodbye to the Pacific Ocean. It was flipping cold but I decided to go for a paddle nonetheless.
"Cautiously optimistic," is how Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18, summed up the prevailing mood of India Inc. as reflected in an exclusive survey. In light of big-ticket reforms like implementation of Goods & Services Tax (GST) and demonetization, it has been a roller-coaster ride for the Indian economy.
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Three dark green tourmaline crystals capped by a brass bullet casing. Hanging from a hand connected chain of different segments of cable links, separated by faceted brass beads. Chain is oxidized sterling silver.
Mattis tempers optimistic outlook on Afghanistan after twin bombings
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Mattis tempers optimistic outlook on Afghanistan after twin bombings
Defense Secretary James Mattis on Tuesday sought to temper media reports that the Pentagon has taken a more optimistic outlook on Afghanistan, a day after a pair of suicide bombings in Kabul killed at least 35 people, including...
Follower of Luca Cambiaso
Pen and brown ink, brown wash
A collector's optimistic appraisal in the lower right describes this sheet as the work of Cambiaso, but it is more likely to be by one of his many pupils. It shows the spread among Genoese artists of Cambiaso's practice of making rapid, inventive drawings in pen, a preparatory method that was introduced to Genoa by Raphael's pupil Perino del Vaga. This flowing kinetic style remained one of the enduring characteristics of Genoese prints and drawings over the coming centuries.*
From the exhibition
Superb line: prints and drawings from Genoa 1500–1800
(October 2023 – April 2024)
Showcasing prints and drawings from Genoa's golden age, this display shone a light on an artistic powerhouse that rivalled Venice, Florence and Rome.
From the 16th to the 18th centuries, the port city of Genoa was one of Italy's major artistic centres. Nicknamed 'La Superba' ('the proud one') by the Medieval poet Petrarch, it was among the wealthiest cities on the Italian peninsula, with strong trade links across Europe and beyond.
These links and the riches they brought made Genoa a desirable destination for painters and sculptors wanting to study or find lucrative work. Superb line opens with works by the first major arrival, Raphael's pupil Perino del Vaga, who transformed the artistic scene when he came in 1528, introducing a new, modern manner seen in drawings like the Venus and Aeneas, which typifies his distinctive blend of graphic confidence and courtly stylishness.
Other prominent artists soon followed Perino's lead and, over the next 150 years, the city continued to attract even bigger names like Rubens and van Dyck. This constant injection of new blood kept Genoa at the cutting edge of artistic trends, creating a nurturing environment for homegrown talents to develop in their own right. In the following centuries the city produced a steady stream of internationally renowned painters, among them Luca Cambiaso, Bernardo Strozzi and Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, who were especially feted for their innovative, often experimental graphic works, wowing collectors with dazzling displays of line. Featuring highlights from the British Museum's longstanding holdings of Genoese prints and drawings, this display celebrated the virtuosity and originality of the city's artists.
[*British Museum]
Taken in British Museum