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December 16, 2009 02:41 AM EST
(shared with group: December 16, 2009)
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Self-Portrait at 22. 1493. Oil on linen, transferred from vellum. Louvre, Paris, France.
Albrecht Dürer was born on 21 May, 1471 in Nuremberg, south Germany, son of a prosperous goldsmith Albrecht . . .
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December 16, 2009 01:49 AM EST
(shared with group: December 16, 2009)
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Last week we each opened a present filled with something to advance our writerly lives. Inside my gift box were two published essays. Oddly, this week . . .
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December 15, 2009 10:49 PM EST
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Portrait of A Corporate Citizen (or more reasons to create your own life with your own hands and own mind)
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To be honest, the story that I want to write for this painting, I can't. . . .
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December 15, 2009 07:57 PM EST
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A conversation with a historian, Richard
You cannot argue
with a man of history
about past.
Hence I brew
a cup of coffee
for him
and engrave
an arrow like
the Sumerians’ . . .
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December 15, 2009 04:26 PM EST
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Lo! Behold! A child is born. They call his name Emanuel. Which when interpreted Means God is with us. Born in the town of Bethlehem, To mother Mary and father Joseph. Who gave his name Jesus. Three . . .
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December 15, 2009 03:19 PM EST
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Your living your life without problems
Your just moseying along enjoying yourself
You have lots of friends
Your relatives hang around too much if anything
You got your pets to love you and play . . .
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December 15, 2009 02:01 PM EST
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I'm doin' a happy dance as I'm feelin' much better today! With that bit o' news I'm spreadin' a bit o' cheer into your day too...
photo used in this creation courtesy of Fontplay . . .
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December 15, 2009 12:21 PM EST
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Hard to believe isn't it?
One little Boy was born around two thousand years ago.
Some say He was born in a cave with the farm animals about.
Some say He was born at home with all His family and . . .
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December 15, 2009 10:00 AM EST
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You could easily say the 00s were the decade of the superhero movie. There were a few before that with the original Superman and Batman franchises, but the 2000s saw a boom in the quantity and in . . .
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December 15, 2009 08:07 AM EST
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Into the library,
Book bag, shoulder-slung,
Who should I spy
With my snow-blinded eye?
A red-suited greeter:
Ho Ho Ho. Ho. . . .
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December 15, 2009 05:26 AM EST
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Self-portrait. 1810s. Oil on canvas. The Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Feodor (Fidelio) Bruni was born in Milan, Italy, into the family of Antonio Bruni (1767-1825), painter and sculptor. . . .
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December 14, 2009 11:03 PM EST
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Is your Attention On What You Really Are or A Story of Mind?
Attention rooted In What You Really Are is Outside the Story.
[Rich Note: (Photo Caption) X Marks the Spot (2009); A rather amazing “cross . . .
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December 14, 2009 07:53 PM EST
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siren
The siren comes out clear. It has passed
through being nonexistent, muffled
and distinct like blood stains. The siren,
a voice of caution, the clear siren,
comes . . .
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December 14, 2009 04:54 PM EST
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Tis the season for Best-Of Lists, so here are a few best ofs according to me for 2009 and keep in mind these are only things I've seen or heard; for instance there's no sense telling me that "Precious" . . .
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December 14, 2009 03:21 PM EST
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The Lioness
We flock and try to catch another’s eye
But eyes are everywhere and never dwell
For long enough to break the edgy spell
That ties our herd. . . .
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December 14, 2009 12:22 PM EST
(shared with group: December 14, 2009)
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Thanks to everyone who entered The Surreal Circus Photo Contest! This was a great opportunity to see what's on everyone's (subconscious) mind. In addition to self-portraits . . .
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December 14, 2009 11:56 AM EST
(shared with group: December 14, 2009)
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I feel worse today than yesterday, yucky flu season! Needless to say, how I feel is reflected in my creation today. So, I've added a bit o' Monday . . .
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December 14, 2009 10:43 AM EST
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I think my initial problem here is that I read the book a couple of years ago, so I don't remember it extremely well. I really need to go to the library and especially check out the ending. . . .
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December 14, 2009 02:14 AM EST
(shared with group: December 14, 2009)
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The Banks of the Seine at Argenteuil. 1874. Oil on canvas. Private collection.
Edouard Manet was born on January 23, 1832 in Paris into the family of August Manet, an officer in the Ministry of Justice, . . .
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December 13, 2009 10:10 PM EST
(shared with group: December 13, 2009)
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Prelude to the Massacre of the Innocents
With his bedclothes wrapped around his legs as if in the throes of ecstasy, he moans and cries out, . . .
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Art and Literary Enthusiasts provides a group space to share your work, and get feedback. From amatuer to professional, published or unpublished, this group is open to all. Writers, Poets, Photographers, etc. , This is your place to share your work with others, and for others to share with you. This group is for/ but not limited to, those of us who share a passion for art, literature, and photography. There are no minimum participation requirements. Post as much or as little as you like. . It is understood we all have lives that exist outside of our common interests, therefore, there are are no regulations on participation. This is a freespace, for people with common interests to share, discuss, and enjoy the fruits of one anothers labor. After all, each and every work is a labor of love, and should be treated as such. This group and its members are dedicated to the freedom of creative expression.
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