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10 Similarities of Myth of Persephone with a Fairy Tale Red Riding Hood

Well, Mira, maybe I should add the so-called Japonism heavily influenced art in Europe, especially painters - Walter Crane (Arts & Crafts) was one of the typical representatives among artists who loved the contrasts by which wooden blocks became ...

Tolovaj, 12 days ago

A Day at the Poynton Show

I regret to say that I won no prize for my pumpkin tonight. The winner had a massive marrow.

frankbeswick, 13 days ago

A Day at the Poynton Show

Produce maybe sold to provide funds for the society,but some people take their produce back, as happened with the large onions. I am submitting a pumpkin in the local National Vegetable Society Manchester Branch show tonight, but I will take it ...

frankbeswick, 13 days ago

A Day at the Poynton Show

I love country fair, country shows and the country side. What's more, besides the fresh and clean air, one can get stuff cheaper and it is homemade. Malls might have pickles and jams but they lack the freshness and rustic touch. ...

WriterArtist, 13 days ago

Coin Books

The Morgan initially had two versions, probably because the mint decided to change the look. The easiest way to determine which variety one has, and they are worth different amounts, is to count the tail feathers. The Morgan ceased for a ...

blackspanielgallery, 13 days ago

S.T.E.M. Learning Resources for Geology

I am not familiar with such resources, but in studying volcanoes they are essentially the same regardless of location. I realize cooling takes place quicker, and mineral deposits are common for underwater volcanoes, but a study model would ...

blackspanielgallery, 13 days ago

Rocky Mountain Trip

I did not notice the pattern. As for clean, the place is much cleaner than my home area. The altitude did not really affect me, but m wife had a reaction to the altitude.

blackspanielgallery, 13 days ago

Energy Conservation: Human Indifferences and the Consequences

Businesses do what they decide to, often with no thought of consequences. I did not read the report mentioned.

blackspanielgallery, 13 days ago

Gardening with Drought Tolerant Succulent Plants

At the Tatton flower Show in July my stall was close to an impressive stall that displayed succulents and cacti.In Britain these are popular indoor plants.

frankbeswick, 14 days ago

Coin Books

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the practicalities and products. How many tail feathers are on the eagle in first-year Morgan dollar coins? Why did the number vary? Why was the Morgan dollar coin last minted in 1921?

DerdriuMarriner, 17 days ago

S.T.E.M. Learning Resources for Geology

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the practical information and the product lines. Do the learning resources also cover underwater earthquakes and volcanoes?

DerdriuMarriner, 17 days ago

Rocky Mountain Trip

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the photos, practicalities and products. Did you notice the lovely frost pattern on the windows to scene 4? The article "Cold Pursuit: Another Colorado Movie Not Filmed in Colorado" in Westword Feb. 8, 2019, ...

DerdriuMarriner, 17 days ago

Energy Conservation: Human Indifferences and the Consequences

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the practical information and product lines. Do you know why it is that businesses still use both after-hours lighting and intruder-alert systems for security? Have you read the United Nations' ...

DerdriuMarriner, 17 days ago

A Day at the Poynton Show

Thanks for your good wishes, Derdriu. Now for your questions. 1:I suppose that a Poynton quilt might emphasise horses,tomatoes and gladioli. 2: The pea-like edible was a runner bean. 3:The alcohol stall was the man's. In the UK you need a ...

frankbeswick, 18 days ago

A Day at the Poynton Show

frankbeswick, Thank you for taking us along on your walk-about through the show and may you be "hale and hearty" and participate in -- and wizzley about -- next year's country and flower shows. You begin with the helpful differentiation between ...

DerdriuMarriner, 18 days ago