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ART

3/9/2025

"Agony In The Garden" by William Blake 1757--1827. Tempera on iron.
Set at night in the Garden of Gethsemane. Blake's imagery is as radical as its watercolors. An angel appears from heaven to strength Jesus, and his "sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground."
Christ's head is tilted in an extreme to face the angel, who grasps him under the armpit. The disciples are seen asleep among the large tree-- trunks.

Did You Know?

3/7/2025

1. The witches of Easter-wick in Finland.
Finnish Easter traditions mix religious references with custom related to the long awaited arrival of spring.
If you answer the door on Sunday before Easter, you may be confronted by endearing little witches offering to bless your home in return for treats.
Young children, especially girls dress up as Easter witches donning colorful old clothes, and painting freckle on their faces. The little witches then go from door to door , bringing willow twigs decorated with colorful feathers and crepe paper as blessings to drive away evil spirits in return for treats.

2. The Easter Bilby of Australia

If you live outside Australia chances are you've never heard a child plead with a parent to give him or her an Easter Bilby. The tradition stems from a nation putting its own cultural stamp on an old tradition. You see, the bunny is not a native to Australia-- in fact it's something of a nuisance to say the least. Introduced by European settlers, the rabbit went feral and reproduced in numbers that even Moses would have to grudgingly as positively Biblical. The population explosion put a lot of fauna in jeopardy. So rabbits aren't the most popular animal down under. The Australians feel that a bilby--a true Australian native, approximately 15 million years is more appropriate to the Easter image.

Quotations

3/6/2025

1. " No price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."-- Friedrich Nietzsche.
2. " I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of a man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor."-- Henry David Thoreau.
3. " Educate your children to self- control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudices and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will, and you have done much to abolish misery from their future and crimes from society."-- Benjamin Franklin.
4. " I count him greater who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies."-- Aristotle

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3/4/2025

SHORT STORY

She was young and bustling with energy. At 35, her buxom figure betrayed her effervescent gait. When she steps out of her home early in the mornings to do her routine walks, passersby are attracted to her swagger- the roll, the sway, and the strut. She's on a mission to stay healthy.
It was 5am. one Sunday. The sun had barley peeped out through the clouds. She stepped out of her home dressed in her body-fitting short pants and shirt. It was her regular four-mile walk in the neighborhood. A few birds flew across the sky. A man walked his dog. A woman pushed her baby on a stroller. The rest of the neighborhood slept.
After completing her two- mile pace, a few more members in the locale started to stir. Some drew curtains or pulled venetian blinds. A few attended to plants on their front porch. The sound of garages opening became noticeable. A trickle of cars exited. There was one semi-truck that changed the quiet atmosphere. The engine roared and the large dog at the back barked incessantly. She continued her tempo. As soon as the truck had come out of the garage, she suddenly felt the weight and the rage of the large canine on her shoulders. She fought valiantly to stave off the attack, but the animal had already taken her down. He charged at her exposed thighs and sank its teeth in it. Meanwhile, the owner tried unsuccessfully to control his hound.
The neighborhood was now fully awake from the screams of the young woman. A few summoned 911. Shortly after the emergency crew arrived and were able to subdue the dog and place it in a vehicle. The patient was sped away by the crew. The owner was located. Some furious residents picked a fight with him. He was nonchalant. When some suggested that the dog should be euthanized, he reacted angrily. The cops were eventually able to calm the squabble and the owner was taken into custody. © Wallace Paul March 2025.

All About the Music

3/2/2025

Doris Troy
Our pick of old classics take us way back to 1963 and a girl named, Doris Troy with a hit called "Just One Look." This song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Apart from Doris' compelling style, the music that accompanies her is enchanting. If you're someone who love to waltz, a perfect song for you.
Just One Look
Just one look and I fell so hard
In love with you oh-oh, oh-oh
I found out how good it feels
To have your love oh-oh, oh-oh
Say you will, will be mine
Forever and always, oh-oh, oh-oh
Just one look and I knew
That you were my only one
Oh oh-oh oh!

I thought I was dreaming but I was wrong, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh but-a, I'm gonna keeping on scheming
Till I can-a make you, make you mine

So you see, I really care
Without you I'm nothing, oh-oh, oh-oh
Just one look and I know
I'll get you you someday, oh-, oh-oh

Just one look, that's all it took
Just one look, that's all it took
Just one look, that's all it took
Writers: G.Carroll/D. Payne
© Universal Music 1963

Happy Birthday

3/2/2025

Feliz cumplenños señora Becky G. You're now 28 years old. This Mexican--American singer, rapper and, actress rose to fame in 2014 with her hit song"Shower." Now a superstar in the Spanish--speaking genres, Becky we celebrate with you. Que tengas un feliz cumpleaños! Nosotras te amamos!

It's a, "Hurricane" as country singer Luke Combs hits that note of 35 today. Young man, "This One's For You." all of your fans from Nashville and all other states across the country say to you, "Happy birthday, Luke."

You've got to be "Livin' On A Prayer," because you're 63 today and still thrilling us with your music, Jon (Bonjovi). Have you at all times given us your all? "Always." We know it's no, "Bed Of Roses." It seems that you'll end your career in a "Blaze of Glory." And it would be "Destination Anywhere." Some ask , why you work so hard? We know what would be your simple answer, "It's My Life." It sure is, and thanking you for sharing it with us.

Girl you have 7 million YouTube fans and others celebrating your 32nd birthday with you today. Isn't that spectacular? Yes it is, because you never failed to thrill us with your shows. As token of our appreciation, we say," Hip,Hip, Hip, Hooray! Happy birthday, Savanna (Labrant)

Fashion Week

2/27/2025

Milan Fall Fashion Week is the hot thing at the moment. The show started on February 25 and ends on March and ends March 3. This show is held semi-annually. One in February-March and the other in and the other is showcased in September-October of each year. Here are some images. from the february-March show.

We'll follow up on Milan Fashion Week images in our next publication.

People Around the World

2/25/2025

Bosnia--Herzegovina, sometimes referred to as just Bosnia is a country located in Southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, it borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest. In the south it has a 12--mile coast on the Adriatic Sea. It has an area of 19,772 sq miles and a population of 3.4. million inhabitants.
This area has been inhabited since the Upper Paleolithic, but evidence suggests that during the Neolithic age, permanent human settlements were established including those that belonged to the Butmir, Kakanj, and Vucedol cultures. After the arrival of the first Indo-Europeans, the area was populated by several Lilyrian and Celtic civilizations. The ancestors of the South Slavic people that populate the area today arrived during the 6th through 9th century. In the 12th century the Banate of Bosnia was established; by the 14 century it had evolved into the Kingdom of Bosnia. In the mid-15th century it was annexed by the Ottoman Empire, under whose rule it remained until the 19th century. The Ottomans brought Islam to the region. From the late 19th century until World War I, the country was annexed into the Austro-Hungary monarchy. In the interwar period Bosnia and Herzegovina were part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. In 1992 following the breakup of Yugoslavia, the republic proclaimed independence.
The country is home to three main ethnic groups: Bosniaks are the largest groups, Serbs are the second-largest and Coats the third-largest. There are some other groups like, Jews, Roma, Albanians, Montenegrins, Ukrainians, and Turks. The capital Sarajevo is the largest, and is the seat of a Federal parliamentary directorial republic which comprise a upper and lower house. The official languages are Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. This country is religiously diverse with Muslims making up 50.7% of the population with Orthodox Christians comprising 30.7%, Catholic Christians 15.2%, and a small percentage of Atheists and Agnostics.
The country's main exports include: mineral fuels, including oil, electrical machinery; equipment, iron and steel and aluminum. Its GDP stands at 28 billion USD

Beauties Across the Planet

2/25/2025

Guam

Health News

2/21/2025

How To Get Better Skin After 50.

Your wisdom and confidence may grow as you get older, but the same isn't true for many of your hormone levels. During menopause lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on your skin. Less estrogen make you prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling. Fortunately, you can relieve some of the skin--related effects of aging by taking care of your skin specific care needs.

Your Skin and Menopause
Menopause causes many changes to your skin. Your body stops making as much collagen. You lose some fat under your skin and your skin's elasticity drops. That combined with dryness caused by hormonal changes. can cause sagging-- especially around the neck, jawline, and cheeks, and fine lines and wrinkles. These lines and wrinkles you get with menopause are often crow's feet and lines above the upper lip.

Clean Up!
Cleansing is an important skin care step --especially as you age. As you get older and your skin gets drier, your skin can especially benefit from extra moisture. The key is using a cleanser that's right for your drier skin. So, opt for a creamy formula that hydrates instead of foam or gel cleansers, which can strip moisture away.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
after menopause your skin gets drier because the oil glands aren't as active. Try to give skin more moisture with a heavier cream.Skip long , hot showers and put on moisturizer while your skin is still damp. that helps boost hydration.

Minimize Wrinkled Skin
You get wrinkles from too much sun damage over the years, as well as the hormonal changes of menopause. As your hormone levels decrease with age, that can change your skin quality and make wrinkles worse.
Wrinkles might be more obvious when your skin is dry, especially as you age. Use moisturizer, on your face, jawline, and neck every day.

Hit the Spots
Age spots on the face, hands and chest can look more obvious around menopause. Help prevent them by using sunscreen everyday. Already got spots? Fade them with exfoliating products that shed dead skin cells, which can be dull and flaky. Skin-lightening products can help fade spots. Toners can also help even out skin color.

Protect Your Hands
The back of your hands can lose moisture, collagen, and fat during menopause. That can make veins more obvious and skin more wrinkled. Plus, your skin can look see--through and bony. To reduce the look of wrinkles use moisturizer often on your hands. Protect them from the sun. And wear gloves when doing house or yard work.

Eat Your Antioxidants
Collagen give your skin its youthful plumpness and keep it tight. As your estrogen levels drop, so does the collagen in your skin.
Eating foods with antioxidants may help make your skin stronger from the inside out. Look for brightly colored fruits and vegetables and try to eat every color of the spectrum.

Work It Out
Exercise does more than just toning your muscles. It helps skin in two ways. First it relieves stress. Exercise als boosts circulation, which begins to slow with age. The extra oxygen and blood flow can help your skin look brighter and healthier.

Bulk Up on Beauty Sleep
Getting enough sleep helps your skin look fresh. So shoot for a solid 7 to 9 hours of shut --eye every night.

Credit: WebMD