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Today in History: Death of Peter Francisco, Hercules of the Colonial Revolution of 1776
Lesser known people like Peter Francisco ought to steal the thunder. History has many of this kind who people forgot to celebrate. It is for such people that greatness comes to famous people. At least, we have books where we can find more about ...
WriterArtist, on 06/12/2023
Recipe for Shakshuka: Delicious Mediterranean Poached Egg Dish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
DerdriuMarriner - Your research and knowledge on topics is very inspiring. It would be amazing if a Thali goes commercial in west. Authentic "Thali" contains many dishes in small bowls about 10 to 20 or even more in number with roti and rice. ...
WriterArtist, on 06/12/2023
The Great Wave of Kanagawa from Japanese Artist Hokusai
Hokusai's art made a huge impact on Western art in the second half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Arthur Rackham, probably the most influential illustrator of the 20th century was heavily influenced by Japanese woodblocks. ...
Tolovaj, on 06/12/2023
Best Sources of Free Pictures (Photos, Clip Art, and Other Royalty Free Images)
I believe this should be looked at from case to case. When I use an image, I always double-check, and save a copyright notice just in case and if I am not sure, I don't use the image.
Tolovaj, on 06/12/2023
10 Lessons from The Little Red Hen
Well, one example would be that the red hen becomes just like the others - lazy and indifferent. The other would be to break up the connections and find a good place where she could prosper (that would be closer to fairy tale lessons).
Tolovaj, on 06/12/2023
North Indian Chicken Caesar Salad: Celebrate Julius Caesar's Birthday July 12 or 13
I had no idea there are so many variations of Caesar salad. It's a complete meal and just right for the hot summer days coming. Thanks for the inspiration!
Tolovaj, on 06/12/2023
Frances Brundage, an artist of picture books and postcards
I believe so too, WriterArtist. A personal tragedy can sometimes result in a tremendous dedication to someone's work.
Tolovaj, on 06/12/2023
Frances Brundage, an artist of picture books and postcards
Thanks, DerdriuMarriner for your valuable additions to the post. I agree with you, Frances' success is a combination of the different factors in her personal life. We don't know if she ever made contact with her stepsister and her relationship ...
Tolovaj, on 06/12/2023
Blarney Castle and Gardens, County Cork
Writer artist.
People do though, they queue for over an hour to climb a narrow spiral staircase and then be turned upside down and kiss a dirty stone.
YUKKY germs.
Indeed the gardens are lovely.
Veronica, on 06/11/2023
Blarney Castle and Gardens, County Cork
Blarney castle looks like a well secured fortress. The gardens are lovely and the greenery is amazing. Kissing a stone which is already been kissed many times is not for me. I wonder if there were cases of improved eloquences.
WriterArtist, on 06/11/2023
Frances Brundage, an artist of picture books and postcards
Frances Brundage looks like a very talented artist. It is understandable that the tragedy of losing a child resulted in her focusing on the career she was good at. The children she has drawn on the postcards are cute and angel like. They must be ...
WriterArtist, on 06/11/2023
Renowned Historical Doting Father Figures
Veronica - I can clearly see that Saint Joseph was not only a good father but also a good husband. It goes without saying - for a father to be loveable, he needs to be a good husband too.
WriterArtist, on 06/11/2023
Renowned Historical Doting Father Figures
Tolovaj - I agree there are not many good father figures to pick from the history. They are few, but they are there nevertheless.
WriterArtist, on 06/11/2023
Renowned Historical Doting Father Figures
DerdriuMarriner - It is interesting to note that St.Joseph is your favourite. All saints have to be good father, they are father figure to the whole world. I haven't seen the movie "The Accountant" with Ben Affleck, but I will if I find it on ...
WriterArtist, on 06/11/2023
Best Sources of Free Pictures (Photos, Clip Art, and Other Royalty Free Images)
It's possible for people to change the use from unrestricted to restricted. It may be rather unpredictable to predict that change.
For example, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service images made and shared by USFWS employees sometimes show up ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/10/2023