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From an article (CareerBuilder) I stumbled upon. Found it interesting =) :
Photographers:
Artsy types get a boost in the sexy department for having a strong sense of style and a unique perspective on the world. Even among artists, photographers stand out because they stay behind the camera, finding beauty in unconventional and overlooked places. Their willingness to stay out of the spotlight and focus their attention on someone else is endearing.
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Ο Θεός προσφέρει
τον καλύτερο εαυτό Του.
Τα καλύτερα,
τα καλύτερα προσφέρει.
I
Ποτέ του δεν δείχνει
τα δεινά Του.
Ο Θεός, αντέχει,
σιωπηλά περιμένει.
Δεν κρυώνει, δε μουδιάζει,
ούτε μια αδυναμία.
Η ουσία και η αγάπη Του
είναι ανιδιοτελείς.
Ο Θεός προσφέρει
τον καλύτερο εαυτό Του.
Τα καλύτερα,
τα καλύτερα προσφέρει.
Για όλους τους ανθρώπους, υποφέρει‧
Ηπομένει σιωπηλά.
Και σιωπηλά προσφέρει,
το καλύτερο.
II
Ποτέ του δεν δείχνει
τα δεινά Του.
Ο Θεός, αντέχει,
σιωπηλά περιμένει.
Αυτή είναι η έκφραση
της ουσίας και διάθεσής Του,
του αληθινού εαυτού Του:
ο Δημιουργός των πάντων.
Ο Θεός προσφέρει
τον καλύτερο εαυτό Του.
Τα καλύτερα,
τα καλύτερα προσφέρει.
Για όλους τους ανθρώπους, υποφέρει‧
Ηπομένει σιωπηλά.
Και σιωπηλά προσφέρει,
το καλύτερο,
το καλύτερο, το καλύτερο.
από το βιβλίο «Ακολουθήστε τον Αμνό και τραγουδήστε νέα τραγούδια»
Πηγή εικόνας: Εκκλησία του Παντοδύναμου Θεού
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Beauty - a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, esp. the sight: I was struck by her beauty | an area of outstanding natural beauty.
• a combination of qualities that pleases the intellect or moral sense.
We went to a funeral on Tuesday, it was north two hours in a small town. On our way home we took a different route, it was a winding road and there were numerous lakes and huge rocks…it was beautiful…true Canadian lake country. We had taken someone with us who needed a ride to the funeral and all I heard from the backseat for quite awhile was her remarking at all the beautiful landscape we were passing and how peaceful it was. That made me smile and realize the beauty that was in her. And even though the day was dreary the beauty was still evident. When we see something beautiful we want to stay, linger and take it in. As human beings we are drawn to beauty.
As women the whole beauty thing can be hard. We are bombarded with what culture says is beautiful when it comes to women and often times it is outward beauty and something the majority of us can never attain. And when we try to attain it it becomes our idol, our driving force for acceptance. We try so hard to conform to what culture says is beautiful that we end up destroying the true beauty that is within us. I know this is an area where I struggle. I don't want to conform to what the world says is beautiful, I want to be true to who God has created me to be.
Often times when I am struggling and feel I don't measure up my husband will pull me aside, stand in front of me and say "Tina, you know what true beauty is, it's in here" as he points to my heart "and I see it in your eyes, that's true beauty, that's what I'm looking for." And I know he's right and it's what the world needs. Physical beauty is fleeting…we all grow old…but true beauty remains and grows, it's life giving. Straight physical beauty is not life giving, if that's all we're looking and striving for it actually robs us and those around us of life.
The funeral we attended was from the mother of a woman who goes to our Church. I never knew her mother, I only saw her once and she was old and frail. Yet to hear her daughter and pastor speak of her, she was a woman of true beauty, she lived her life selflessly giving to others. Her daughter said her front door was always swinging open. She gave freely to those whose paths she crossed, she saw the need in others and gave what she could. Her beauty was life giving.
The beauty that trips some of us women up…what we see on magazine covers, billboards, commercials, movies, television shows, etc. may be outward physical beauty but it's not what we're to strive for, it's not what the world needs, it's not what our families need, it's a false reality.
Accept who you are…I say this to myself too :-) Each of us is special and has a place in this world and at this time…embrace it and be you…it's the most freeing place to be, the most rewarding and the most life-giving.
I've posted a number of images of some of the beautiful women in my life, check it out if you'd like.
tina-ramblingsofacountrywoman.blogspot.ca/2012/04/some-of...
Not so sure about this but i had a little idea going on in my head in the bath, as usual. Just wanted to try this shot out. It's something i want to retry but maybe in a sequence. So this would be one of the shots as i am going under the water. Kind of sums up how i feel at the moment. I am still not well, hence the state of my face haha.
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Spiders dangle in the shadows of the DYC* photographed safely several feet away from the cliff edge at Panorama Point in the Maze. Without any thought of his own safety, Mamoudou Gassama with spiderlike agility, scaled four floors of a Paris apartment building in seconds to save a 4 year old child dangling from the balcony. His selfless bravery earned the Mali immigrant an offer of French citizenship and a job as a firefighter. What a bright spot of humanity!
*Thanks, Courtney and Bill, for declaring DYC Day and inspiring this post!
Sacrifice: an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.
People since the beginning, have been wondering what is the greatest sacrifice.
Some people would say its giving up everything for there kids for there happiness and success. Others would say its giving up there job, there money for others. But the real sacrifice must be a question of life and death.
The biggest sacrifice is giving up your life, something that you can never get back, for someone else. It is the most selfless action that exist.
Today, doing something that is for the sake of something/someone else is disappearing. Because we are so caught up with ourselves, we never think about the other 6 billion people on this planet. I personally think that this thinking is not helping anything. This is one of the reasons why war, pain, depression and ultimately death continues to exist. Because we are unwilling to help the person next to us instead of thinking of ourselves.
On another note, something very cool is happening today. I meeting with the head pro photographer for the magazine Worldwide Challenge. He has been the photographer for this magazine for over 25 years. We are going to shoot studio portraits. Im very happy for this!
Have a great Day!
Nathan
For so long,
I saw only wrong.
But now, to remind.
It's a waste of time.
Close your eyes and see the skies are falling.
I wanted something.
Nothing, blank I don't know?
It's all deflecting.
Stones are easy to throw.
Only a moment I notice,
hours, days left behind.
Of wasted, useless,
selfless, none of a kind.
For so long,
I saw only wrong.
But now, to remind.
Not to go, back to the low.
That has drained my life so low.
- Queens of the Stone Age
Had my first photo shoot yesterday with a friend and his family. They aren't butterflies, trains, or basic inanimate objects so I learned a whole lot of what to do and especially what not to do! If they happen to read this... thanks guys for helping me develop as a photographer!
Love has nothing to take but everything to give
There is not just one world – there are millions upon millions of worlds – and within all these worlds the eternal spirit soul wanders through the various species of life. Sometimes he takes the form of a human, sometimes a tree, and sometimes a creeper or an animal. in the course of his wandering, if he is fortunate, he receives the association of pure devotees.
If you want to make your life successful, happy, and peaceful, then try to give all of your love and affection to God and, with God in the center, give your love and affection to all living beings. Don’t try to control others by your order or your thoughts. Try to give your whole being. Love has nothing to take but everything to give.
The first point is that if we want to show love to others, it is essential not to cause them any pain or suffering, or to burden them for our personal happiness or maintenance. Our first concern is for the happiness and satisfaction of others.
We want to be completely selfless in our dealings, and for this, we have the example of the tree, which gives its bark, roots, fruits, leaves, wood, and shade. The tree offers everything to others with no expectation of remuneration. Why can’t we human beings be so selfless?
Eddie Ewing and Marge Nicholds-Ewing, ca. 1924, Los Angeles Co., CA. Caption on left: "How's this for a drib snap HUH?" (spelling as recorded); Caption on right: "Guess who this is?" Marge, my maternal Grandmother, and Eddie, my Grandfather, were 21 and 20, respectively. Marge was born near Bath, England in October 1902, and Eddie was born in Ontario, Canada, in October 1903. They both immigrated into the U.S. and were eventually naturalized as U.S. citizens. These photos are from an album Eddie assembled and partially labeled of their trip to Los Angeles and of their first years in L.A. They had only been married a short time during this period. My mother, their only child, was not born until March 1929. Marge and Eddie lived the life of the Roaring 20's, and Eddie played saxophone in jazz bands, at least for awhile.
Note how small the palm trees are in these photos. Anyone familiar with L.A. will remark at how tall the typical L.A. palms are today, compared to those seen here, 91 years later...
I was very close to my maternal grandparents, and with the turbulent relationship of my parents, a continuous crisis of separation, divorce and remarriage, my grandparents often seemed like my second parents. We lived with them more than once when my parents were split up. While they had their issues, Marge and Eddie were great people, and treated my mom and I, as well as my sister, Kerry Marie Egger, and, later, my brother Brian, with kindness and selfless devotion. They were together, through better and worse, until Marge died suddenly in 1969, at the age of 67. Ed died in 1981 at the age of 76. They both live in my heart always, as the ones who cared for me, took me traveling repeatedly to the Pacific Northwest, visiting the great National Parks and other scenic wonders. It is from them I learned to love nature, including plants. In later years, Marge was an enthusiastic gardener, and their backyard was a refuge of beautiful, exotic and interesting plants and spaces, even though they were not wealthy people, and never had a gardener that I remember. Both Marge and Eddie worked full-time in relatively humble, business-related careers throughout my childhood. Ed worked for some company whatever in downtown L.A. He kept the company's books, honestly, carefully and competently, for many years, but was terminated unfairly and harshly by some corporate dude... Left with next to nothing by them.
My mom, hard working, selfless, humble, and beautiful. She may sin at times, but she tries to be the best person she can be towards others. She puts others needs before anyone else's. She loves when there isn't anything to love. She follows and acts towards the word of God in hopes to be saved on Judgement Day, just so she can she see and hold her daughter, whom she lost after birth, again. She may hate me for posting this picture of her, but this picture of her will constantly remind me of the woman I was blessed with. Little does she know, her actions had made me become the man I am today. To put others before myself, to love when there isn't anything to love, and more importantly to love God. Because I too, want to see and hold my sister who gave me the opportunity to have the life she couldn't experience. Love you Mom!
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, teach me perfect selflessness since this is the only path to you. Since all I will do in the future will be yours, see to it that I do nothing that is not worthy of you. Teach me what I must do to attain the purity of your love, the desire for which you have inspired in me. I feel within me a deep desire to please you but am completely powerless ever to succeed in this aim without a very exceptional light and special help that I can only expect from you. Accomplish your will in me, Lord. I know I resist it, but it seems to me that I would truly like not to resist. It is you who will have to do it all, divine Heart of Jesus Christ; the glory of my sanctification will be yours alone if I become a saint. This seems clearer to me than the light of day, but it will be a great glory for you and it is for that reason alone that I wish to desire perfection."
– Prayer of St Claude La Colombière.
This beautiful mosaic is in Paray-le-Monial, in the chapel of the Jesuit saint Claude La Colombière who was the spiritual director of St Margaret Mary Alacoque, visionary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Wytherian soldiers are some of the toughest, most loyal, and selfless soldiers in all of of Historica. They always fight for the good of the realm and for their people and rightful king, whether it be guarding the king, patrolling the streets of Direhold, or even guarding the other cities and towns of Wytheria. Wytherian soldiers are always glad to fight alongside the Elves of Elgeria, other armies of Avalonia, and even to protect the King of Avalonia and other high Lords across Historica. They have a large Fortress at the base of the Alcan Mountains where soldiers will travel through the mountains aiding and rescuing individuals in need of protection against the Army of the Dead and Orcs.
👏 to the selfless work carried out by these amazing people around the coast of the UK.
The image shows a large mural painted on the side of the former Custom House Cafe in Weymouth, UK. The mural, created by artist Peter Sheridan, depicts the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat "Ernest and Mabel" (RNLI 17-32) on the water.
The mural was painted to commemorate the RNLI's 200th anniversary and depicts the lifeboat cutting through tumultuous waves.
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The mural was unveiled in May 2025.
In one particular garden at the cemetery, rows of stone statues of children represent unborn children, including miscarried, aborted, and stillborn children. Parents can choose a statue in the garden and decorate it with small clothing and toys. Usually the statues are accompanied by a small gift for Jizō, the guardian of unborn children, to ensure that they are brought to the afterlife. Occasionally stones are piled by the statue; this is meant to ease the journey to the afterlife.
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En un jardín en particular en el cementerio, filas de estatuas de piedra de niños representan a los niños por nacer, incluidos los niños abortados, abortados y nacidos muertos. Los padres pueden elegir una estatua en el jardín y decorarla con ropa y juguetes pequeños. Por lo general, las estatuas van acompañadas de un pequeño obsequio para Jizō, el guardián de los niños por nacer, para asegurarse de que sean llevados al más allá. Ocasionalmente, la estatua amontona piedras; esto está destinado a facilitar el viaje a la otra vida.
Mizuko kuyo (水子供養 Mizuko kuyō, "servicio memorial para un feto abortado") es una ceremonia japonesa para las mujeres que han sufrido un aborto espontáneo, aborto inducido o mortinato. Esta práctica es más evidente desde la creación de santuarios en la década de 1970 para tal ritual, con el fin de la tranquilidad de la gestante, descanso del alma del feto y evitar la venganza del espíritu del bebé. Originalmente el mizuko kuyo fue usado para ofrendar a Jizo (Ksitigarbha), un Bodhisattva supuesto protector de los niños. Durante el Período Edo, cuando una embarazada era empujada a cometer aborto o infanticidio por su pobreza, la práctica era adaptada para satisfacer la situación. Hoy día, la práctica del mizuko kuyo continúa en Japón, aunque no es claro su autenticidad histórica en las prácticas del budismo en Japón. La ceremonia varía entre templos, escuelas e individuos. Es común que en los templos budistas se ofrezcan estatuillas de Jizo vestidas a lo largo de los pasillos para este propósito. Algunos de estos servicios han sido criticados por aprovecharse y abusar de las creencias que los japoneses tienen acerca de la posible venganza de los espíritus de los bebés abortados.
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Mizuko kuyō (水子供養) meaning "water child memorial service", is a Japanese ceremony for those who have had a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. This practice has become particularly visible since the 1970s with the creation of shrines devoted solely to this ritual. Reasons for the performance of these rites can include parental grief, desire to comfort the soul of the fetus, guilt for an abortion, or even fear of retribution from a vengeful ghost.
Mizuko (水子), literally "water child", is a Japanese term for an aborted, stillborn or miscarried baby, and archaically for a dead baby or infant. Kuyō (供養) refers to a memorial service. Previously read suiji, the Sino-Japanese on'yomi reading of the same characters, the term was originally a kaimyō or dharma name given after death.The mizuko kuyō, typically performed by Buddhist priests, was used to make offerings to Jizō, a bodhisattva who is believed to protect children. In the Edo period, when famine sometimes led the poverty-stricken to infanticide and abortion, the practice was adapted to cover these situations as well.
Today, the practice of mizuko kuyō continues in Japan, although it is unclear whether it is a historically authentic Buddhist practice. Specific elements of the ceremony vary from temple to temple, school to school, and individual to individual. It is common for temples to offer Jizō statues for a fee, which are then dressed in red bibs and caps, and displayed in the temple yard. Though the practice has been performed since the 1970s, there are still doubts surrounding the ritual. Some view the memorial service as the temples' way of benefiting from the misfortune of women who have miscarried or had to abort a pregnancy. American religious scholars have criticized the temples for allegedly abusing the Japanese belief that the spirits of the dead retaliate for their mistreatment, but other scholars believe the temples are only answering the needs of the people.
The ceremony is attended by both parents or by one, not necessarily the mother. The service can vary from a single event to one that repeats monthly or annually. Though the service varies, common aspects resemble the ceremony for the recent dead, the senzo kuyō (先祖供養). The priest faces the altar and evokes the names of various Buddhas and bodhisattvas. Mantras, often the Heart Sutra and the 25th chapter of the Lotus Sutra, known as the "Avalokiteśvara Sutra", are performed, as are calls of praise to Jizō. Gifts are offered to the Buddha on behalf of the mourned, typically food, drink, incense or flowers. A kaimyō is given to the deceased, and a statue of Jizō is often placed on temple grounds upon completion of the ceremony.
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Los seis Jizō es una antigua leyenda japonesa perteneciente al budismo, cuyo protagonista es el bodhisattva Jizō (地蔵) o Ksitigarbha (地蔵菩薩), tal como se le conoce en Japón. Jizō es el encargado de proteger las almas de los bebés que no han nacido y de los niños que han muerto siendo muy pequeños, a los que se les llama mizuko (水子) o niños del agua. Jizō es el protector de las mujeres embarazadas y de los niños, así como también de los bomberos y viajeros.
De acuerdo con la leyenda, una pareja de ancianos vivía en un hogar humilde y pasaban por muchas necesidades. Se ganaban la vida vendiendo sombreros de paja que fabricaban con sus propias manos. Sin embargo, eran tan pobres que al llegar el día de Fin de Año no tenían dinero para comprar algo especial para cenar y celebrar dicha fecha. El anciano entonces le prometió a su esposa que iría al pueblo, vendería los sombreros y le compraría algo para cenar. El anciano había llevado consigo cinco sombreros de paja, pero al no conseguir venderlos se propuso a regresar a su hogar. Una gran nevada le sorprendió durante el camino de vuelta y divisó a lo lejos seis estatuas de Jizō, de las cuales sintió pena al estar cubiertas de nieve. El anciano quitó la nieve de las estatuas y les ofreció los sombreros que venía cargando con él. A ver que faltaba un sombrero para una de las estatuas, el anciano se quitó su propio sombrero y se lo colocó al sexto Jizō. Más tarde esa noche, la pareja oyó ruidos fuera de su casa y al salir se encontraron con arroz, mochi, pescado y monedas de oro en su puerta. Posteriormente vieron a las estatuas de Jizō con los sombreros en sus cabezas, quienes agradecieron a la pareja por su bondad.
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Kasa Jizō (笠地蔵) is a Japanese folk tale about an old couple whose generosity is rewarded by the bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha, whose name is Jizō in Japanese. The story is commonly handed down by parents to their children in order to instill moral values, as it is grounded in Buddhist thought. An alternative title, Kasako Jizō can be found in Iwate and Fukushima Prefectures. Its origins belong in the Tōhoku and Niigata regions, with the oldest dispensations coming from Hokuriku, as well as areas of Western Japan such as Hiroshima and Kumamoto Prefectures. Its precise origin, however, remains unknown.
One day in the snowy country there lived an incredibly impoverished elderly couple. On New Year's Day, the couple realized that they were unable to afford mochi (a staple form of rice eaten during the New Year). The old man decided to go into town to sell his home-made kasa, but his endeavors proved unsuccessful. Due to the horrible weather conditions, the old man gave up the task and made his trek back home. In the blizzard, the old man came across a line of Jizō statues, to whom he decided to give his kasa as an offering, as well to keep their heads clear of snow. However, he only had enough kasa on hand to give to all but one statue. He gave the remaining statue his tenugui and went on his way. Upon returning home, he relayed the scenario to his wife, who praised him for his virtuous deed, without criticizing his inability to purchase any New Year mochi. That evening, while the couple was asleep, there came a heavy thumping sound from outside the house. They opened the door to find a great pile of treasures, consisting of such goods as rice, vegetables, gold coins, and mochi. The old couple watched on as the Jizō statues marched off into the snowy distance. Having repaid the old man for his selflessness, the couple was able to celebrate the New Year.
warmth & wonder in the hereafter -- at peace
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6PGrub3jUc
Flickr is messing with my colors, but its a little better on black
Look in our window
Sounds of arguing family
Thorns in our side
Painted in the blood
of the selfless
Shadows of ourself
Yet our roof still stands
forever a fan
BG
autistic children are given garlic pods to peel early in the morning to keep their motor development in order. lack of physiotherapists in the rural areas, this technique works for them. they become involved in daily chores and get therapy as well.
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!" Proceeds benefit JHC educational programs.
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Through a selfless act of courage, the beautiful and strong-willed Belle is confined to the castle of a terrible Beast. Always the epitome of grace, Belle is enchanting in her golden silk gown and brings hope for a curse Prince who did not have love in his heart. And in a tale as old as time, Belle and Beast each learn acceptance, understanding and the meaning of true love.
Romantic curls swept back, revealing golden gemstone earrings. Off-shoulder embroidered bodice and opera length gloves,
Satin gown with subtle ornate print, embroidered gemstones, luxe shirring and gathering, plus lace underskirt.
Handsome velvety coat with golden embroidery, piped trim and golden buttons. Matching printed waistcoat.
from Disney Store Europe
La Mujer Cruceña statue in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Monument to the Civic Woman of Cruceña. The monument, representing the civic woman from Santa Cruz raising their flag, was erected in homage to her, for being a heroine of the civic struggles in favor of her people, and a selfless cooperator in social action, especially in the field of health.
Hooray for Jen! What a good sport and Congratulations on such a selfless act! More information will be forthcoming in the MCAS Flyway. Stay Tuned!
In a pure and selfless act of love, I got my partner a fancy new ice cream/gelato maker and a few books to go with it for his birthday. :))
The weather has finally warmed up enough here for us to want to get our ice cream maker out (the one I so selflessly got for my partner last year). Perfect timing too, as we had some lovely blood oranges on hand to try making our first sorbet. It is refreshingly delicious!
For the recipe: David Lebovitz's Blood Orange Sorbet
Tastes better on black.
To all the brave & selfless men and women who have put on a uniform to defend freed, please accept my sincerest thanks.
In memory of my great-grandfather and his 3 brothers who selflessly gave their lives during the First World War.
A highly stylised photo of a single common poppy. Over saturated the red, and de-saturated the blue sky.
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The North Carolina Museum of Art has a large display of sculptures of French artist Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). This is my favorite. When I was there, the late afternoon sun coming in made every photo almost impossible. Neither the color nor the black and white convey the full impact of this masterful depiction of anguish. I never realized how much emotion can be conveyed in bronze. This viewing experience has enhanced appreciation of sculpture in general and of Rodin in specific.
Edward III, King of England, claimed authority over France at that time. In 1346 he began an 11-month siege of the port city of Calais in an early battle in the Hundred Years’ War. Unable to take the city by attack, Edward decided to starve the city into submission. His plan succeeded. He would spare the lives of the citizens of Calais if six of its prominent leaders would come to his encampment; they would be barefoot and without headwear, nooses around their neck, and hand over the keys to the city and beg for mercy. Six burghers ultimately volunteered in this act of selfless heroism. They expected to be executed but were saved through the intervention of England’s pregnant queen, Philippa of Hainault. She feared the killing of the burghers would be a bad omen for the birth of her child. Pierre de Wissant is one of those six burghers.
To honor this act of self-sacrifice, the city of Calais commissioned Rodin in 1885 to execute a monument. His finished work was The Burghers of Calais (Les Bourgeois de Calais). Rodin used the head of Pierre de Wissant alone in a larger-than life sculpture. The modeling of the head was done in 1884-1885 and enlarged in 1909. The figure in the North Carolina Museum of Art was cast in 1980 by the Musée Rodin.
The bust shows Pierre de Wissant with parted lips, eyes nearly shut, head leaning slightly to the side, and an elongated neck—all features contributing to the pathos of the situation of self-denial and sacrifice. His features reveal the emaciation resulting from the effort to starve out the city. His decision shows in the facial agony to sacrifice his life for his fellow citizens. Rodin remarkably creates a human being in flesh and blood using only bronze.
See also www.flickr.com/photos/universalpops/5714783308/ and www.flickr.com/photos/universalpops/5714221433/
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