Claude Monet The Luncheon paintingClaude Monet Terrace at St Adresse painting
No," said Harry at once. "We wanted to see you."
"We've missed you!" said Hermione tremulously.
"Missed me, have yeh?" snorted Hagrid. "Yeah. Righ'."
He stomped around, brewing up tea in his enormous copper kettle, muttering all the while. Finally he slammed down three bucket-sized mugs of mahogany-brown tea in front of them and a plate of his rock cakes. Harry was hungry enough even for Hagrid's cooking, and took one at once.
"Hagrid," said Hermione timidly, when he joined them at the table and started peeling his potatoes with a brutality that suggested that each tuber had done him a great personal wrong, "we really wanted to carry on with Care of Magical Creatures, you know." Hagrid gave another great snort. Harry rather thought some bo-geys landed on the potatoes, and was inwardly thankful that they were not staying for dinner.
"We did!" said Hermione. "But none of us could fit it into our schedules
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Frida Kahlo Diego and I painting
Frida Kahlo Diego and I paintingDouglas Hofmann Model painting
Are you mad?" said Harry. "I'm keeping it! Look, I've thought it out —"
He pulled the old copy of Advanced Potion-Making out of his bag and tapped the cover with his wand, muttering, "Dijjindo!" The cover fell off. He did the same thing with the brand-new book (Hermione looked scandalized). He then swapped the covers, tapped each, and said, "Reparo!"
There sat the Prince's copy, disguised as a new book, and there sat the fresh copy from Flourish and Blotts, looking thoroughly secondhand.
"I'll give Slughorn back the new one, he can't complain, it cost nine Galleons."
Hermione pressed her lips together, looking angry and disapproving, but was distracted by a third owl landing in front of her carrying that day's copy of the Daily Prophet. She unfolded it hastily and scanned the front page.
Are you mad?" said Harry. "I'm keeping it! Look, I've thought it out —"
He pulled the old copy of Advanced Potion-Making out of his bag and tapped the cover with his wand, muttering, "Dijjindo!" The cover fell off. He did the same thing with the brand-new book (Hermione looked scandalized). He then swapped the covers, tapped each, and said, "Reparo!"
There sat the Prince's copy, disguised as a new book, and there sat the fresh copy from Flourish and Blotts, looking thoroughly secondhand.
"I'll give Slughorn back the new one, he can't complain, it cost nine Galleons."
Hermione pressed her lips together, looking angry and disapproving, but was distracted by a third owl landing in front of her carrying that day's copy of the Daily Prophet. She unfolded it hastily and scanned the front page.
Thomas Kinkade Victorian Autumn painting
Thomas Kinkade Victorian Autumn paintingThomas Kinkade The Night Before Christmas painting
Hissy, hissy, little snakey,
Slither on the floor
You be good to Morfin
Or he'll nail you to the door.
There was a scuffling noise in the corner beside the open window, and Harry realized that there was somebody else in the room, a girl whose ragged gray dress was the exact color of the dirty stone wall behind her. She was standing beside a steaming pot on a grimy black stove, and was fiddling around with the shelf of squalid-looking pots and pans above it. Her hair was lank and dull and she had a plain, pale, rather heavy face. Her eyes, like her brother's, stared in opposite directions. She looked a little cleaner than the two men, but Harry thought he had never seen a more defeated-looking person.
"M'daughter, Merope," said Gaunt grudgingly, as Ogden looked inquiringly toward her.
"Good morning," said Ogden.
Hissy, hissy, little snakey,
Slither on the floor
You be good to Morfin
Or he'll nail you to the door.
There was a scuffling noise in the corner beside the open window, and Harry realized that there was somebody else in the room, a girl whose ragged gray dress was the exact color of the dirty stone wall behind her. She was standing beside a steaming pot on a grimy black stove, and was fiddling around with the shelf of squalid-looking pots and pans above it. Her hair was lank and dull and she had a plain, pale, rather heavy face. Her eyes, like her brother's, stared in opposite directions. She looked a little cleaner than the two men, but Harry thought he had never seen a more defeated-looking person.
"M'daughter, Merope," said Gaunt grudgingly, as Ogden looked inquiringly toward her.
"Good morning," said Ogden.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Gustav Klimt Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer painting
Gustav Klimt Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer paintingSteve Hanks Where the Grass is Greener paintingSteve Hanks Sunshine After the Rain painting
match against Slytherin. If Gryffindor won, Harry knew that the whole House would forget that they had criticized him and swear that they had always known it was a great team. If they lost. . . well, Harry thought wryly, he had still endured worse mutterings. . . .
Harry had thought it through carefully and come to the conclusion that, if he was to tell anyone, Mr. Weasley was the right person; firstly, because he worked at the Ministry and was therefore in the best position to make further investigations, and secondly,
Harry had no reason to regret his choice once he saw Dean fly that evening; he worked well with Ginny and Demelza. The Beaters, Peakes and Coote, were getting better all the time. The only problem was Ron.
because he thought that there was not too much risk of Mr. Weasley exploding with anger.
Harry had known all along that Ron was an inconsistent player
match against Slytherin. If Gryffindor won, Harry knew that the whole House would forget that they had criticized him and swear that they had always known it was a great team. If they lost. . . well, Harry thought wryly, he had still endured worse mutterings. . . .
Harry had thought it through carefully and come to the conclusion that, if he was to tell anyone, Mr. Weasley was the right person; firstly, because he worked at the Ministry and was therefore in the best position to make further investigations, and secondly,
Harry had no reason to regret his choice once he saw Dean fly that evening; he worked well with Ginny and Demelza. The Beaters, Peakes and Coote, were getting better all the time. The only problem was Ron.
because he thought that there was not too much risk of Mr. Weasley exploding with anger.
Harry had known all along that Ron was an inconsistent player
Alphonse Maria Mucha Moet and Chandon White Star painting
Alphonse Maria Mucha Moet and Chandon White Star paintingAlphonse Maria Mucha La Dame aux Camelias paintingAlphonse Maria Mucha JOB painting
Harry did not lower his wand. Narcissa Malfoy smiled unpleasantly.
"I see that being Dumbledore's favorite has given you a false sense of security, Harry Potter. But Dumbledore won't always be there to protect you."
Harry looked mockingly all around the shop. "Wow... look at that... he's not here now! So why not have a go? They might be able to find you a double cell in Azkaban with your loser of a husband!"
Malfoy made an angry movement toward Harry, but stumbled over his overlong robe. Ron laughed loudly.
"Don't you dare talk to my mother like that, Potter!" Malfoy snarled.
"It's all right, Draco," said Narcissa, restraining him with her thin white fingers upon his shoulder. "I expect Potter will be reunited with dear Sirius before I am reunited with Lucius."
Harry raised his wand higher.
Harry did not lower his wand. Narcissa Malfoy smiled unpleasantly.
"I see that being Dumbledore's favorite has given you a false sense of security, Harry Potter. But Dumbledore won't always be there to protect you."
Harry looked mockingly all around the shop. "Wow... look at that... he's not here now! So why not have a go? They might be able to find you a double cell in Azkaban with your loser of a husband!"
Malfoy made an angry movement toward Harry, but stumbled over his overlong robe. Ron laughed loudly.
"Don't you dare talk to my mother like that, Potter!" Malfoy snarled.
"It's all right, Draco," said Narcissa, restraining him with her thin white fingers upon his shoulder. "I expect Potter will be reunited with dear Sirius before I am reunited with Lucius."
Harry raised his wand higher.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Thomas Kinkade HOMETOWN MORNING painting
Thomas Kinkade HOMETOWN MORNING painting
Thomas Kinkade HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS painting
"Quite right, were operating to a very tight schedule," said Dedalus nodding at his watch and tucking it back into his waist coat. "We are attempting to time your departure from the house with your family's Disapparition, Harry thus the charm breaks the moment you all head for safety." He turned to the Dursleys, "Well, are we all packed and ready to go?"
None of them answered him. Uncle Vernon was still staring appalled at the bulge in Dedalus's waistcoat pocket.
"Perhaps we should wait outside in the hall, Dedalus," murmured Hestia. She clearly felt that it would be tactless for them to remain the room while Harry and the Dursleys exchanged loving, possibly tearful farewells.
"There's no need," Harry muttered, but Uncle Vernon made any further explanation unnecessary by saying loudly,
"Well, this is good-bye then boy."
Thomas Kinkade HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS painting
"Quite right, were operating to a very tight schedule," said Dedalus nodding at his watch and tucking it back into his waist coat. "We are attempting to time your departure from the house with your family's Disapparition, Harry thus the charm breaks the moment you all head for safety." He turned to the Dursleys, "Well, are we all packed and ready to go?"
None of them answered him. Uncle Vernon was still staring appalled at the bulge in Dedalus's waistcoat pocket.
"Perhaps we should wait outside in the hall, Dedalus," murmured Hestia. She clearly felt that it would be tactless for them to remain the room while Harry and the Dursleys exchanged loving, possibly tearful farewells.
"There's no need," Harry muttered, but Uncle Vernon made any further explanation unnecessary by saying loudly,
"Well, this is good-bye then boy."
Rembrandt History Painting
Rembrandt History Painting
Ingres Perseus and Andromeda painting
"Don't you understand?" shouted Harry. "They will torture and kill you like they did my parents!"
"Dad," said Dudley in a loud voice, "Dad – I'm going with these Order people."
"Dudley," said Harry, "for the first time in your life, you're talking sense." He knew the battle was won. If Dudley was frightened enough to accept the Order's help, his parents would accompany him. There could be no question of being separated from their Duddykins. Harry glanced at the carriage clock on the mantelpiece.
"They'll be here in about five minutes, he said, and when one of the Dursleys replied, he left the room. The prospect of parting—probably forever
Ingres Perseus and Andromeda painting
"Don't you understand?" shouted Harry. "They will torture and kill you like they did my parents!"
"Dad," said Dudley in a loud voice, "Dad – I'm going with these Order people."
"Dudley," said Harry, "for the first time in your life, you're talking sense." He knew the battle was won. If Dudley was frightened enough to accept the Order's help, his parents would accompany him. There could be no question of being separated from their Duddykins. Harry glanced at the carriage clock on the mantelpiece.
"They'll be here in about five minutes, he said, and when one of the Dursleys replied, he left the room. The prospect of parting—probably forever
Claude Monet Argenteuil painting
Claude Monet Argenteuil painting
Fabian Perez Valencia painting
make him do so. Some, indeed, were disposed to praise his father's action and assumed that Albus too was a Muggle-hater. They could not have been more mistaken: As anybody who knew Albus would attest, he never revealed the remotest anti-Muggle tendency. Indeed, his determined support for Muggle rights gained him many enemies in subsequent years.
In a matter of months, however, Albus's own fame had begun to eclipse that of his father. By the end of his first year he would never again be known as the son of a Muggle-hater, but as nothing more or less than the most brilliant student ever seen at the school. Those of us who were privileged to be his friends benefited from his example, not to mention his help and encouragement, with which he was always generous. He confessed to me later in that he knew even then that his greatest pleasure lay in teaching
Fabian Perez Valencia painting
make him do so. Some, indeed, were disposed to praise his father's action and assumed that Albus too was a Muggle-hater. They could not have been more mistaken: As anybody who knew Albus would attest, he never revealed the remotest anti-Muggle tendency. Indeed, his determined support for Muggle rights gained him many enemies in subsequent years.
In a matter of months, however, Albus's own fame had begun to eclipse that of his father. By the end of his first year he would never again be known as the son of a Muggle-hater, but as nothing more or less than the most brilliant student ever seen at the school. Those of us who were privileged to be his friends benefited from his example, not to mention his help and encouragement, with which he was always generous. He confessed to me later in that he knew even then that his greatest pleasure lay in teaching
Saturday, July 26, 2008
John William Waterhouse The Lady of Shalott painting
John William Waterhouse The Lady of Shalott painting
Leonardo da Vinci The Last Supper painting
appointment of other Ministers usually takes a little longer. I trust when Parliament meets again this part of my task will be completed and that the administration will be complete in all respects.I considered it in the public interest to suggest to the Speaker that the House should be summoned today. At the end of today's proceedings, the adjournment of the House will be proposed until May 2l with provision for earlier meeting if need be. Business for that will be notified to M. P. 's at the earliest opportunity.I now invite the House by a resolution to record its approval of the steps taken and declare its confidence in the new government. The resolution: "That this House welcomes the formation of a government representing the united and inflexible resolve of the nation to prosecute the war with Germany to a victorious conclusion."
Leonardo da Vinci The Last Supper painting
appointment of other Ministers usually takes a little longer. I trust when Parliament meets again this part of my task will be completed and that the administration will be complete in all respects.I considered it in the public interest to suggest to the Speaker that the House should be summoned today. At the end of today's proceedings, the adjournment of the House will be proposed until May 2l with provision for earlier meeting if need be. Business for that will be notified to M. P. 's at the earliest opportunity.I now invite the House by a resolution to record its approval of the steps taken and declare its confidence in the new government. The resolution: "That this House welcomes the formation of a government representing the united and inflexible resolve of the nation to prosecute the war with Germany to a victorious conclusion."
Friday, July 25, 2008
Gustav Klimt The Kiss painting
Gustav Klimt The Kiss painting
Gustav Klimt Sea Serpents painting
strong are just, and the weak secured, and the peace preserved. All this will not be finished in the first one hundrcd days, nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this administration, nor even perhaps in our lifietime on this planet. But let us begin.In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our cause. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned togive testimony to its national loyalty The graves of young Americans, who answered the caI1 to service, surround the globe.Now the trumpet summons us again, not as a cal1 to bear arms, though arms we need, not as a call to battle, though in battle we are, but a
Gustav Klimt Sea Serpents painting
strong are just, and the weak secured, and the peace preserved. All this will not be finished in the first one hundrcd days, nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this administration, nor even perhaps in our lifietime on this planet. But let us begin.In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our cause. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned togive testimony to its national loyalty The graves of young Americans, who answered the caI1 to service, surround the globe.Now the trumpet summons us again, not as a cal1 to bear arms, though arms we need, not as a call to battle, though in battle we are, but a
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Copley The Tribute Money painting
Copley The Tribute Money painting
Ford Madox Brown The Coat of Many Colors painting
challenge a new generation of young Americans to a season of service; to act on your idealism by helping troubled children, keeping company with those in need, reconnecting our torn communities. There is so much to be done. Enough, indeed, for millions of others who are still young in spirit to give of themselves in service, too.In serving, we recognize a simple but powerful truth: We need each other and we must care for one another. Today we do more than celebrate America, we rededicate ourselves to the very idea of America: an idea born in revolution and renewed through two centuries of challenge; an idea tempered by the knowledge that but for fate we, the fortunate and the unfortunate, might have been each other; an idea ennobled by the faith that our nation can summon from its myriad diversity the deepest measure of unity; an idea infused wit the conviction that America’s long, heroic journey must go forever upward.
Ford Madox Brown The Coat of Many Colors painting
challenge a new generation of young Americans to a season of service; to act on your idealism by helping troubled children, keeping company with those in need, reconnecting our torn communities. There is so much to be done. Enough, indeed, for millions of others who are still young in spirit to give of themselves in service, too.In serving, we recognize a simple but powerful truth: We need each other and we must care for one another. Today we do more than celebrate America, we rededicate ourselves to the very idea of America: an idea born in revolution and renewed through two centuries of challenge; an idea tempered by the knowledge that but for fate we, the fortunate and the unfortunate, might have been each other; an idea ennobled by the faith that our nation can summon from its myriad diversity the deepest measure of unity; an idea infused wit the conviction that America’s long, heroic journey must go forever upward.
Gustav Klimt Expectation (gold foil) painting
Gustav Klimt Expectation (gold foil) painting
Gustav Klimt Death and Life painting
Longtime Compaq Computer Corp Chairman Ben Rosen, who played a key role in ushering in the age of personal computing, said goodbye to the company on October 12, 2000 in a ceremony marking his retirement.
NEW YORK - Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ), on Tuesday reported its third-quarter profit surged on strong sales across all its product lines, but the world's No. 1 personal computer maker promptly spoiled the party by warning its fourth-quarter profit would be hurt by a weak euro. The better-than-expected third-quarter profit and revenues, following a series of disappointments from its rivals, signaled a turnaround for Compaq, which a year ago was showing stagnant revenue growth, analysts said. However, it was overshadowed when Compaq Chief Financial Officer Jesse
Gustav Klimt Death and Life painting
Longtime Compaq Computer Corp Chairman Ben Rosen, who played a key role in ushering in the age of personal computing, said goodbye to the company on October 12, 2000 in a ceremony marking his retirement.
NEW YORK - Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ), on Tuesday reported its third-quarter profit surged on strong sales across all its product lines, but the world's No. 1 personal computer maker promptly spoiled the party by warning its fourth-quarter profit would be hurt by a weak euro. The better-than-expected third-quarter profit and revenues, following a series of disappointments from its rivals, signaled a turnaround for Compaq, which a year ago was showing stagnant revenue growth, analysts said. However, it was overshadowed when Compaq Chief Financial Officer Jesse
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Gustav Klimt Danae painting
Gustav Klimt Danae painting
Salvador Dali The Rose painting
Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were married in a private ceremony in Manhattan's Plaza Hotel on November 18, 2000. The couple, shown August 8, 2000, began dating in the spring of 1999 and became engaged last New Year's Eve. Zeta-Jones gave birth to their son, Dylan Michael, in August.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York played host to more than its usual share of Hollywood glitterati this weekend as stars gathered at Manhattan's Plaza Hotel to witness the wedding of Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas and Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. Hundreds of fans and paparazzi photographers crowded the sidewalks around the landmark hotel on Saturday, hoping to catch a glimpse of the high-profile couple and their celebrity guests as they arrived for the evening event.
Salvador Dali The Rose painting
Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were married in a private ceremony in Manhattan's Plaza Hotel on November 18, 2000. The couple, shown August 8, 2000, began dating in the spring of 1999 and became engaged last New Year's Eve. Zeta-Jones gave birth to their son, Dylan Michael, in August.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York played host to more than its usual share of Hollywood glitterati this weekend as stars gathered at Manhattan's Plaza Hotel to witness the wedding of Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas and Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. Hundreds of fans and paparazzi photographers crowded the sidewalks around the landmark hotel on Saturday, hoping to catch a glimpse of the high-profile couple and their celebrity guests as they arrived for the evening event.
Caravaggio Judith Beheading Holofernes painting
Caravaggio Judith Beheading Holofernes painting
William Bouguereau The Abduction of Psyche painting
know that the father did not visit him," says Russell. "How would a 10-year-old feel when he was abandoned like that? I don't know how he'd feel.""I was a little boy then," says Harvey.In 1951, on Harvey's birthday, a letter arrived at the home. "Dear Son," it said. "I'm wishing you a very, very happy day and send you my love. We will try to come to see you, but don't know when we can. I hope you are well. Love from Dad." Harvey waited year after year, but his father never came. "That was the last correspondence that he ever had," explains Russell.Harvey's father died in 1954, but Harvey never knew. Every Christmas came and went — and on the quiet plains in Iowa, Harvey waited for his father. In the 1980s, he was transferred to the Taylor Ridge Nursing Home in Lennox. Everyone there knows about the letter Harvey has kept all these years.
William Bouguereau The Abduction of Psyche painting
know that the father did not visit him," says Russell. "How would a 10-year-old feel when he was abandoned like that? I don't know how he'd feel.""I was a little boy then," says Harvey.In 1951, on Harvey's birthday, a letter arrived at the home. "Dear Son," it said. "I'm wishing you a very, very happy day and send you my love. We will try to come to see you, but don't know when we can. I hope you are well. Love from Dad." Harvey waited year after year, but his father never came. "That was the last correspondence that he ever had," explains Russell.Harvey's father died in 1954, but Harvey never knew. Every Christmas came and went — and on the quiet plains in Iowa, Harvey waited for his father. In the 1980s, he was transferred to the Taylor Ridge Nursing Home in Lennox. Everyone there knows about the letter Harvey has kept all these years.
John Collier Lady Godiva painting
John Collier Lady Godiva painting
Caravaggio Supper at Emmaus painting
Harvey was placed in what was then called the Glenwood Home for Feeble-Minded Children. In the 1930s, many Americans, unable to take care of their retarded children — in some cases ashamed of them — did much the same thing."Most people back then, if they had a child who was challenged in some way, whether it was mental or physical, people looked down upon them as if they had a bad gene in their family," says Sandy Helm, who works in the home where Harvey Quillin lives today. In 1934, in the middle of the Great Depression, the conditions in many homes for disabled and retarded children were pretty bad. There was no adequate medical care and often they had no heat and little food. Sometimes the children worked in the fields to help the institution get by. Harvey Quillin's childhood was like that.
Caravaggio Supper at Emmaus painting
Harvey was placed in what was then called the Glenwood Home for Feeble-Minded Children. In the 1930s, many Americans, unable to take care of their retarded children — in some cases ashamed of them — did much the same thing."Most people back then, if they had a child who was challenged in some way, whether it was mental or physical, people looked down upon them as if they had a bad gene in their family," says Sandy Helm, who works in the home where Harvey Quillin lives today. In 1934, in the middle of the Great Depression, the conditions in many homes for disabled and retarded children were pretty bad. There was no adequate medical care and often they had no heat and little food. Sometimes the children worked in the fields to help the institution get by. Harvey Quillin's childhood was like that.
Guillaume Seignac Psyche painting
Mark Rothko Blue Green and Brown 1951 painting
Guillaume Seignac Psyche painting
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen also exchanged heavy fire in several parts of the Gaza Strip. A Palestinian security source said Israeli troops started the shooting. The Israeli army said soldiers were responding to Palestinian gunfire. Israel Radio reported that a gun battle near the Jewish settlement of Netzarim in Gaza was so fierce that settlers took cover in bomb shelters for the first time in three months of almost nightly exchanges of fire. Two Israelis were wounded, one critically, when Palestinian gunmen opened fire at their car near an army checkpoint on the border between Israel and the West Bank late on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, a Palestinian farmer working on his land near the Dugit Jewish settlement was killed when Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen exchanged fire after a roadside bomb was detonated near the settlement.
Guillaume Seignac Psyche painting
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen also exchanged heavy fire in several parts of the Gaza Strip. A Palestinian security source said Israeli troops started the shooting. The Israeli army said soldiers were responding to Palestinian gunfire. Israel Radio reported that a gun battle near the Jewish settlement of Netzarim in Gaza was so fierce that settlers took cover in bomb shelters for the first time in three months of almost nightly exchanges of fire. Two Israelis were wounded, one critically, when Palestinian gunmen opened fire at their car near an army checkpoint on the border between Israel and the West Bank late on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, a Palestinian farmer working on his land near the Dugit Jewish settlement was killed when Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen exchanged fire after a roadside bomb was detonated near the settlement.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Leonardo da Vinci the picture of the last supper painting
Leonardo da Vinci the picture of the last supper painting
Pierre-Auguste Cot Springtime painting
The average high-tech annual salary in San Jose was $85,100, putting it second behind Seattle, where workers averaged $129,300. San Francisco high-tech wages were fourth in the nation, at an average of $78,400. In some areas in the country, high-tech wages were as much as 220 percent higher than private sector wages. Compared to the East Coast, university research and development ventures in Silicon Valley were falling behind."The Bay area lags behind in R&D, compared to many of the universities on the Eastern seaboard," Albertson said.This is the first year of the study, which aims to provide a snapshot of the high-tech industry in 60 metropolitan areas. But it is missing a key element of the high-tech industry—the past two years. It uses government data from 1998.Some industry experts say this year's dot-com fallout and other factors in the fast-moving tech industry make the study outdated.
Pierre-Auguste Cot Springtime painting
The average high-tech annual salary in San Jose was $85,100, putting it second behind Seattle, where workers averaged $129,300. San Francisco high-tech wages were fourth in the nation, at an average of $78,400. In some areas in the country, high-tech wages were as much as 220 percent higher than private sector wages. Compared to the East Coast, university research and development ventures in Silicon Valley were falling behind."The Bay area lags behind in R&D, compared to many of the universities on the Eastern seaboard," Albertson said.This is the first year of the study, which aims to provide a snapshot of the high-tech industry in 60 metropolitan areas. But it is missing a key element of the high-tech industry—the past two years. It uses government data from 1998.Some industry experts say this year's dot-com fallout and other factors in the fast-moving tech industry make the study outdated.
Juarez Machado paintings
Juarez Machado paintings
Joan Miro paintings
was immediately after the air action that the U.S. authorities called to explain to me that they saw this as routine — not escalation, not a qualitative difference in their activities in Iraq — and that it was ... not to continue," Annan said. The air raid drew widespread condemnation, some of it from key U.S. allies in the Middle East and Europe, who said it was time for Washington to reconsider its policies toward Iraq. Russia, France and China — Iraq's key supporters on the Security Council — all said the airstrikes were unprovoked and would damage international efforts to resolve the sanctions issue. China called on the United States and Britain on Saturday to stop military action in Iraq immediately to create a favorable atmosphere for the upcoming talks.
Joan Miro paintings
was immediately after the air action that the U.S. authorities called to explain to me that they saw this as routine — not escalation, not a qualitative difference in their activities in Iraq — and that it was ... not to continue," Annan said. The air raid drew widespread condemnation, some of it from key U.S. allies in the Middle East and Europe, who said it was time for Washington to reconsider its policies toward Iraq. Russia, France and China — Iraq's key supporters on the Security Council — all said the airstrikes were unprovoked and would damage international efforts to resolve the sanctions issue. China called on the United States and Britain on Saturday to stop military action in Iraq immediately to create a favorable atmosphere for the upcoming talks.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Abstract paintings
Abstract paintings
Angel painting
Fantastic fireballs shooting out of the stage scaffolding during "Highway to Hell"; 2. The customary bronze Angus statue blowing clouds of smoke from its mouth and lighting up its red horns and yellow eyes and emitting sparklers; 3. A huge inflated hooker hovering and dancing above the stage during "Whole Lotta Rosie"; 4. Johnson dangling from the giant AC/DC bell's clapper, high above the crowd, during "Hell's Bells"; 5. Stage lighting so varied and powerful that at times the stage looked (and sounded) like an out-of-control 747 coming in low for a violent crash-landing; 6. The booming salutes from six cannons onstage during the encore of "For Those About to Rock, We Salute You";
Angel painting
Fantastic fireballs shooting out of the stage scaffolding during "Highway to Hell"; 2. The customary bronze Angus statue blowing clouds of smoke from its mouth and lighting up its red horns and yellow eyes and emitting sparklers; 3. A huge inflated hooker hovering and dancing above the stage during "Whole Lotta Rosie"; 4. Johnson dangling from the giant AC/DC bell's clapper, high above the crowd, during "Hell's Bells"; 5. Stage lighting so varied and powerful that at times the stage looked (and sounded) like an out-of-control 747 coming in low for a violent crash-landing; 6. The booming salutes from six cannons onstage during the encore of "For Those About to Rock, We Salute You";
Friday, July 18, 2008
Jeffrey T.Larson paintings
Jeffrey T.Larson paintings
Jean-Paul Laurens paintings
It's really clear that the most effective way to turn a nonviolent person into a violent one is to send them to prison," says Harvard University criminologist James Gilligan.Robtoy says his story begins with a sexual assault at a youth facility in California."I was beaten and then subsequently raped," says Robtoy. "There [were] five that came in my cell and I was physically raped by three, repeatedly." Robtoy describes the experience as "humiliating, degrading," and "something that's not supposed to happen."And that violence on the inside, he says, led to violence on the outside. 'Regaining' One's 'Manhood'
Jean-Paul Laurens paintings
It's really clear that the most effective way to turn a nonviolent person into a violent one is to send them to prison," says Harvard University criminologist James Gilligan.Robtoy says his story begins with a sexual assault at a youth facility in California."I was beaten and then subsequently raped," says Robtoy. "There [were] five that came in my cell and I was physically raped by three, repeatedly." Robtoy describes the experience as "humiliating, degrading," and "something that's not supposed to happen."And that violence on the inside, he says, led to violence on the outside. 'Regaining' One's 'Manhood'
Thursday, July 17, 2008
William Bouguereau The Wave painting
William Bouguereau The Wave painting
Pablo Picasso Girl Before a Mirror painting
parents and turned the gun on himself after an argument over his marriage plans. Queen Reportedly Objected to Prince's IntendedIt was not unexpected that the prince planned to marry Rana — the pair was often seen dining out at a local pizza restaurant near the royal palace, and some newspaper reports say they had also been seen together in Australia and London.Queen Aiswarya, Dipendra's mother, who had a reputation for being strong-willed, reportedly objected to the marriage, but it was not clear what the queen's alleged objections were.There has been much speculation: Some reports said the queen preferred an arranged marriage, which many Nepalese have, and others said Rana's family connections to India may have been a problem, since relations between the two countries are sensitive.
Pablo Picasso Girl Before a Mirror painting
parents and turned the gun on himself after an argument over his marriage plans. Queen Reportedly Objected to Prince's IntendedIt was not unexpected that the prince planned to marry Rana — the pair was often seen dining out at a local pizza restaurant near the royal palace, and some newspaper reports say they had also been seen together in Australia and London.Queen Aiswarya, Dipendra's mother, who had a reputation for being strong-willed, reportedly objected to the marriage, but it was not clear what the queen's alleged objections were.There has been much speculation: Some reports said the queen preferred an arranged marriage, which many Nepalese have, and others said Rana's family connections to India may have been a problem, since relations between the two countries are sensitive.
James Jacques Joseph Tissot The Bunch of Violets painting
James Jacques Joseph Tissot The Bunch of Violets painting
John William Godward Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder painting
Enrique Galang, police commander in the area, told iCanSay.com news service the gunmen disarmed the Philippines navy personnel before letting the group go.Elmer Cato, a spokesman for the U.S.-Filipino military exercises the servicemen had been participating in, told The Associated Press none of the personnel was wounded in the gunfire, but one suffered a minor injury when he fell on a piece of wood.After the assailants left, the group noticed Washburn was missing. After a search, they returned to the Clark Air Force Base and reported the disappearance.When the firefight broke out, the missing sailor was lagging behind, "There's good reason to believe he was hiding," Sutherland told iCanSay.com on Tuesday.
John William Godward Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder painting
Enrique Galang, police commander in the area, told iCanSay.com news service the gunmen disarmed the Philippines navy personnel before letting the group go.Elmer Cato, a spokesman for the U.S.-Filipino military exercises the servicemen had been participating in, told The Associated Press none of the personnel was wounded in the gunfire, but one suffered a minor injury when he fell on a piece of wood.After the assailants left, the group noticed Washburn was missing. After a search, they returned to the Clark Air Force Base and reported the disappearance.When the firefight broke out, the missing sailor was lagging behind, "There's good reason to believe he was hiding," Sutherland told iCanSay.com on Tuesday.
Albert Bierstadt Westphalian Landscape painting
Albert Bierstadt Westphalian Landscape painting
Albert Bierstadt California Coast painting
It's not gene mutation, it's gene expression," he says. "This is not something you can set up a test to prevent." Ryuzo Yanagimachi, a professor of anatomy and reproductive biology at the University of Hawaii and co-author of the study appearing in this week's issue of Science, says "it is outrageous and irresponsible to try human cloning." The work also casts some uncertainty on the field of stem cell research for fighting disease. In this field, scientists propose using embryonic stem cells to clone adult human cells and tissue, which then can replace diseased tissue of those suffering from heart disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and other diseases.In a press release from Yanagimachi's office, caution is directed toward stem cell researchers, saying the study "is a warning to scientists that they must be very cautious in handling embryonic stem cells" which "may not be normal in a physiological or functional sense."
Albert Bierstadt California Coast painting
It's not gene mutation, it's gene expression," he says. "This is not something you can set up a test to prevent." Ryuzo Yanagimachi, a professor of anatomy and reproductive biology at the University of Hawaii and co-author of the study appearing in this week's issue of Science, says "it is outrageous and irresponsible to try human cloning." The work also casts some uncertainty on the field of stem cell research for fighting disease. In this field, scientists propose using embryonic stem cells to clone adult human cells and tissue, which then can replace diseased tissue of those suffering from heart disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and other diseases.In a press release from Yanagimachi's office, caution is directed toward stem cell researchers, saying the study "is a warning to scientists that they must be very cautious in handling embryonic stem cells" which "may not be normal in a physiological or functional sense."
Howard Behrens paintings
Howard Behrens paintings
Henri Fantin-Latour paintings
He called for a moment of silence. ``May God bless the victims, their families and America,'' Bush said, his voice breaking with emotion.Bin Laden, a Saudi millionaire and Islamic militant, believed to be in exile in Afghanistan, was blamed for the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in which 224 people died.An Arab journalist with access to bin Laden told Reuters in London that the renegade Saudi three weeks ago had warned of an ''unprecedented attack'' on U.S. interests.The previous worst act of terrorism in the United States was the 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City in which 168 people died. Timothy McVeigh was executed for that attack earlier this yearA previous bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 resulted in six deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Henri Fantin-Latour paintings
He called for a moment of silence. ``May God bless the victims, their families and America,'' Bush said, his voice breaking with emotion.Bin Laden, a Saudi millionaire and Islamic militant, believed to be in exile in Afghanistan, was blamed for the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in which 224 people died.An Arab journalist with access to bin Laden told Reuters in London that the renegade Saudi three weeks ago had warned of an ''unprecedented attack'' on U.S. interests.The previous worst act of terrorism in the United States was the 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City in which 168 people died. Timothy McVeigh was executed for that attack earlier this yearA previous bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 resulted in six deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Andreas Achenbach paintings
Andreas Achenbach paintings
Alphonse Maria Mucha paintings
I have no problem with sales or deals, but to suggest that buying an automobile is patriotic or something close to duty is contemptible," says Garfield.Automakers argue that their campaigns are in response to Bush's call for the nation to return to normal.And with zero percent financing, they're not exactly making a killing on the deal. Indeed, Ford blamed increased incentives for consumers as one of the reasons behind its third quarter loss. Further, General Motors extending its zero percent financing offer to Nov. 18 could pressure Ford and Chrysler to follow suit, making profits at the automakers even more elusive."We're not making tons of money on this," says Ford's global marketing communications manager Paige Johnson. "We're doing that in order to help consumer confidence and help the economy."Delicate Balance
Alphonse Maria Mucha paintings
I have no problem with sales or deals, but to suggest that buying an automobile is patriotic or something close to duty is contemptible," says Garfield.Automakers argue that their campaigns are in response to Bush's call for the nation to return to normal.And with zero percent financing, they're not exactly making a killing on the deal. Indeed, Ford blamed increased incentives for consumers as one of the reasons behind its third quarter loss. Further, General Motors extending its zero percent financing offer to Nov. 18 could pressure Ford and Chrysler to follow suit, making profits at the automakers even more elusive."We're not making tons of money on this," says Ford's global marketing communications manager Paige Johnson. "We're doing that in order to help consumer confidence and help the economy."Delicate Balance
Decorative painting
Decorative painting
The passengers decided to fight, to sacrifice their own lives for those of people they did not even know. The mission leaders were a mismatched threesome of strangers who came to symbolize American diversity.Todd Beamer was a devout Christian and a former high school quarterback. He tried to phone his wife, Lisa, but could only reach the GTE operator, Lisa Jefferson."When [hijackers] turned the plane around, that's when he just hollered out, `Oh, Jesus,'" Jefferson said. He also asked her to say "The Lord's Prayer" with him."I think he thought, 'OK, I've done what I need to do and now it's time to act,'" Jefferson said.Jeremy Glick, who was Jewish, was a national judo champion. believe that my husband Jeremy and the other two men that were with him made it into the cockpit and I think that they probably killed the hijackers," his wife, Lyzbeth Glick said.
The passengers decided to fight, to sacrifice their own lives for those of people they did not even know. The mission leaders were a mismatched threesome of strangers who came to symbolize American diversity.Todd Beamer was a devout Christian and a former high school quarterback. He tried to phone his wife, Lisa, but could only reach the GTE operator, Lisa Jefferson."When [hijackers] turned the plane around, that's when he just hollered out, `Oh, Jesus,'" Jefferson said. He also asked her to say "The Lord's Prayer" with him."I think he thought, 'OK, I've done what I need to do and now it's time to act,'" Jefferson said.Jeremy Glick, who was Jewish, was a national judo champion. believe that my husband Jeremy and the other two men that were with him made it into the cockpit and I think that they probably killed the hijackers," his wife, Lyzbeth Glick said.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
animal paintings
animal paintings
ballet paintings
Although suicide rates around the world are about three times higher for men than women, there is a great deal of evidence that in developing countries like in Asia...
Although suicide rates around the world are about three times higher for men than women, there is a great deal of evidence that in developing countries like in Asia, suicide is far more common among young women than men. The first evidence came from a study conducted in rural China two years ago. Researchers there found rates of 30.4 suicides per 100,000 women compared with 23.8 suicides per 100,000 men.The latest study, which was lately made in southern India, is the second one to show a different gender pattern in Asian suicides. It shows more than twice as many young women committed suicide as men do in the same age group.Why are young Asian women committing suicide at such high rates? The reasons could be the lack of education, conflicts surrounding the issue
ballet paintings
Although suicide rates around the world are about three times higher for men than women, there is a great deal of evidence that in developing countries like in Asia...
Although suicide rates around the world are about three times higher for men than women, there is a great deal of evidence that in developing countries like in Asia, suicide is far more common among young women than men. The first evidence came from a study conducted in rural China two years ago. Researchers there found rates of 30.4 suicides per 100,000 women compared with 23.8 suicides per 100,000 men.The latest study, which was lately made in southern India, is the second one to show a different gender pattern in Asian suicides. It shows more than twice as many young women committed suicide as men do in the same age group.Why are young Asian women committing suicide at such high rates? The reasons could be the lack of education, conflicts surrounding the issue
Lady painting
Lady painting
Landscape painting
about the only people in the country who do not adore him and it is their opinion that has counted. The Italian fans really love him for his virtuosity. They say that it suits him to be at a club such as Brescia, where dynamism is not expected and his occasional piece of brilliance is treasured."I will try to do my best against Spain," Baggio said. "It is right that the players who appeared in the qualifiers should be ahead of me. If there were a chance of my going, that would be wonderful.""The most beautiful thing about my career is the feeling people have for me," Baggio said.As proved, his place is not really in the shadows. The country envisages a supreme performance that forces Trapattoni to select him for Euro 200
Landscape painting
about the only people in the country who do not adore him and it is their opinion that has counted. The Italian fans really love him for his virtuosity. They say that it suits him to be at a club such as Brescia, where dynamism is not expected and his occasional piece of brilliance is treasured."I will try to do my best against Spain," Baggio said. "It is right that the players who appeared in the qualifiers should be ahead of me. If there were a chance of my going, that would be wonderful.""The most beautiful thing about my career is the feeling people have for me," Baggio said.As proved, his place is not really in the shadows. The country envisages a supreme performance that forces Trapattoni to select him for Euro 200
Monday, July 14, 2008
Albert Bierstadt Autumn in America Oneida County New York painting
Albert Bierstadt Autumn in America Oneida County New York painting
Steve Hanks Reflecting painting
But along with the many joys of the holidays, they can also be quite stressful. Exercise is an excellent way to combat that stress — but who has the time? Between traveling, shopping, and numerous other preparations, exercise and eating well often fall by the wayside.Here are some holiday tips that will help you save time for holiday necessities while staying active and warding off holiday weight gain!Make time for a daily walk, and tuck extra activity into the day: take the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator; park at the far end of the mall instead of competing for a spot near the entrance. Make time for breakfast. Even a quick, simple breakfast — fruit or juice, whole-grain cereal and milk or yogurt — delivers fiber and nutrients that boost energy and prevent hunger throughout the day.
Steve Hanks Reflecting painting
But along with the many joys of the holidays, they can also be quite stressful. Exercise is an excellent way to combat that stress — but who has the time? Between traveling, shopping, and numerous other preparations, exercise and eating well often fall by the wayside.Here are some holiday tips that will help you save time for holiday necessities while staying active and warding off holiday weight gain!Make time for a daily walk, and tuck extra activity into the day: take the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator; park at the far end of the mall instead of competing for a spot near the entrance. Make time for breakfast. Even a quick, simple breakfast — fruit or juice, whole-grain cereal and milk or yogurt — delivers fiber and nutrients that boost energy and prevent hunger throughout the day.
Pablo Picasso The Old Guitarist painting
Pablo Picasso The Old Guitarist painting
Steve Hanks Forever a Mystery painting
Another toy maker, Tomy, offers its own version of message beans set in a calcium-made white egg that "hatches" soon after it is put in water. 另一个日本的Tomy公司也推出概念相似的吉祥鸡蛋，钙制的白色鸡蛋壳里裹埋了豆芽种子， 在放入水中后，鸡蛋很快会“ 孵出”祝福语来。"You can have the fun of fortune telling as you don't know what message will come out until the bean sprouts," Tomy said, adding the egg would also be suitable for a gift as this is the Chinese year of the cock. Tomy公司表示：“就如预测运程，直到种子发芽破壳而出前，都不会知道刻字内容是什么。”因为今年是鸡年，吉祥鸡蛋也可以在春节时的好礼物。
Olympic champion Tian Liang has been ejected from the national team for failing to concentrate on training. Tian Liang, who won gold with Yang Jinghui in the synchronised 10-metres platform ...
Olympic champion Tian Liang has been ejected from the national team for failing to concentrate on training.
Steve Hanks Forever a Mystery painting
Another toy maker, Tomy, offers its own version of message beans set in a calcium-made white egg that "hatches" soon after it is put in water. 另一个日本的Tomy公司也推出概念相似的吉祥鸡蛋，钙制的白色鸡蛋壳里裹埋了豆芽种子， 在放入水中后，鸡蛋很快会“ 孵出”祝福语来。"You can have the fun of fortune telling as you don't know what message will come out until the bean sprouts," Tomy said, adding the egg would also be suitable for a gift as this is the Chinese year of the cock. Tomy公司表示：“就如预测运程，直到种子发芽破壳而出前，都不会知道刻字内容是什么。”因为今年是鸡年，吉祥鸡蛋也可以在春节时的好礼物。
Olympic champion Tian Liang has been ejected from the national team for failing to concentrate on training. Tian Liang, who won gold with Yang Jinghui in the synchronised 10-metres platform ...
Olympic champion Tian Liang has been ejected from the national team for failing to concentrate on training.
Georgia O'Keeffe paintings
Georgia O'Keeffe paintings
Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger paintings
have redrawn legislative and congressional districts, was knocked down by a similar margin.Failing by slimmer spreads were Proposition 74, a plan to make teachers work longer to achieve tenure, and Proposition 73, which would have restricted political spending by public employee unions.Poll after poll showed it was an election that Californians didn’t want, with a total lineup of eight initiatives that didn’t connect with every day issues such as gas prices, housing costs and the war in Iraq.Schwarzenegger’s conflict with the unions made him a target for teachers, nurses and firefighters. Their television advertising blitz helped push his popularity ratings to record lows.Union leaders and Democrats who opposed the governor sweep” at their Sacramento victory party. “I’m very grateful to Arnold Schwarzenegger for really working people up,” said Deborah Burger, president of the California Nurses Association.
Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger paintings
have redrawn legislative and congressional districts, was knocked down by a similar margin.Failing by slimmer spreads were Proposition 74, a plan to make teachers work longer to achieve tenure, and Proposition 73, which would have restricted political spending by public employee unions.Poll after poll showed it was an election that Californians didn’t want, with a total lineup of eight initiatives that didn’t connect with every day issues such as gas prices, housing costs and the war in Iraq.Schwarzenegger’s conflict with the unions made him a target for teachers, nurses and firefighters. Their television advertising blitz helped push his popularity ratings to record lows.Union leaders and Democrats who opposed the governor sweep” at their Sacramento victory party. “I’m very grateful to Arnold Schwarzenegger for really working people up,” said Deborah Burger, president of the California Nurses Association.
Franz Marc paintings
Franz Marc paintings
Fabian Perez paintings
The cheerleaders were not in town to perform at the game, and the team said both were fired from the TopCats squad for violating a signed code that bans conduct embarrassing to the Panthers.Nurse Melissa Holden told WCAU she walked into the bathroom and found Thomas and Keathley in an occupied stall and in a compromising position. Holden said it was another woman in line to use the bathroom who allegedly angered Thomas. "I didn't say a word to (Thomas)," Holden said. "The woman behind me in line somewhere, I didn't even turn to look, confronted her and said what the heck took you guys so long," Holden said. "And (Thomas) reared back and hit me." Holden laughingly said the black eye she received was from Thomas' "boney hand."
Fabian Perez paintings
The cheerleaders were not in town to perform at the game, and the team said both were fired from the TopCats squad for violating a signed code that bans conduct embarrassing to the Panthers.Nurse Melissa Holden told WCAU she walked into the bathroom and found Thomas and Keathley in an occupied stall and in a compromising position. Holden said it was another woman in line to use the bathroom who allegedly angered Thomas. "I didn't say a word to (Thomas)," Holden said. "The woman behind me in line somewhere, I didn't even turn to look, confronted her and said what the heck took you guys so long," Holden said. "And (Thomas) reared back and hit me." Holden laughingly said the black eye she received was from Thomas' "boney hand."
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Jean-Honore Fragonard paintings
Jean-Honore Fragonard paintings
Jehan Georges Vibert paintings
RHETT: You're a heartless creature but that's part of your charm. Though you've got more charm than the law allows.SCARLETT: Now I did come here to talk senseless about me, Rhett. I came because I was so miserable at the thought of you in trouble. Oh, I know I was mad at youthe night you left me on the road to Tara, and I still haven't forgiven you.RHETT: Oh, Scarlett, don't say that.SCARLETT: Well, I must admit I might not be alive now. Only for you. And when I think of myself with anything I could possibly hope for, and not a care in the world, and you where here in this horrid jail. And not even a human jail, Rhett, a horse jail. But listen to me, try to make jokes when, when I really want to cry. And in a minute I shall cry.RHETT: Scarlett, can it be possible that... SCARLETT: Can what be possible, Rhett?RHETT: That you've grown a woman's heart? A real woman's heart.SCARLETT: I have Rhett. I know I have.
Jehan Georges Vibert paintings
RHETT: You're a heartless creature but that's part of your charm. Though you've got more charm than the law allows.SCARLETT: Now I did come here to talk senseless about me, Rhett. I came because I was so miserable at the thought of you in trouble. Oh, I know I was mad at youthe night you left me on the road to Tara, and I still haven't forgiven you.RHETT: Oh, Scarlett, don't say that.SCARLETT: Well, I must admit I might not be alive now. Only for you. And when I think of myself with anything I could possibly hope for, and not a care in the world, and you where here in this horrid jail. And not even a human jail, Rhett, a horse jail. But listen to me, try to make jokes when, when I really want to cry. And in a minute I shall cry.RHETT: Scarlett, can it be possible that... SCARLETT: Can what be possible, Rhett?RHETT: That you've grown a woman's heart? A real woman's heart.SCARLETT: I have Rhett. I know I have.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Douglas Hofmann Reclining Nude I painting
Douglas Hofmann Reclining Nude I painting
Claude Monet Irises in Monets Garden painting
suddenly feel the wall coming to me. All is black. I passed out again. I don’t know how many times I pass out and revive. I hope, I wish this is the last time.
A familiar song comes to my clear mind:
“Mama, you gave life to me,turned a baby into a lady;Mama, all I have to offer was a guarantee of you loving me…
Good-bye is the saddest word I’ve ever heard,Good-bye is the last time I can hold you near.Someday you’ll say that word and I will cry,It will break my heart to hear you say good-bye.Till we meet again, until than good-bye.”
I don’t know if I’m still alive. But I’m sure I could see the drops of tears coming from Mommy’s eyes and she is smiling. She said to me: “ Baby, I know you’re leaving, I know I can’t stop you from leaving me. Take care of yourself whether you’re in the human world or not. I will always- love – you!”
Claude Monet Irises in Monets Garden painting
suddenly feel the wall coming to me. All is black. I passed out again. I don’t know how many times I pass out and revive. I hope, I wish this is the last time.
A familiar song comes to my clear mind:
“Mama, you gave life to me,turned a baby into a lady;Mama, all I have to offer was a guarantee of you loving me…
Good-bye is the saddest word I’ve ever heard,Good-bye is the last time I can hold you near.Someday you’ll say that word and I will cry,It will break my heart to hear you say good-bye.Till we meet again, until than good-bye.”
I don’t know if I’m still alive. But I’m sure I could see the drops of tears coming from Mommy’s eyes and she is smiling. She said to me: “ Baby, I know you’re leaving, I know I can’t stop you from leaving me. Take care of yourself whether you’re in the human world or not. I will always- love – you!”
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Frederic Edwin Church North Lake painting
Frederic Edwin Church North Lake painting
James Jacques Joseph Tissot Too Early painting
afraid I would think you crazy. You must have thought I was."
"No, but I couldn't understand you, Leslie. One moment you drew me to you--the next you pushed me back."
"I was very unhappy that evening. I had had a hard day. Dick had been very--very hard to manage that day. Generally he is quite good-natured and easily controlled, you know, Anne. But some days he is very different. I was so heartsick--I ran away to the shore as soon as he went to sleep. It was my only refuge. I sat there thinking of how my poor father had ended his life, and wondering if I wouldn't be driven to it some day. Oh, my heart was full of black thoughts! And then you came dancing along the cove like a glad, light-hearted child. I--I hated you more then than I've ever done since. And yet I craved your friendship. The one feeling swayed me one moment; the other feeling the next. When I got home that night I cried for shame of what you must think of me. But it's always been just the same when I came over here. Sometimes I'd be happy and
James Jacques Joseph Tissot Too Early painting
afraid I would think you crazy. You must have thought I was."
"No, but I couldn't understand you, Leslie. One moment you drew me to you--the next you pushed me back."
"I was very unhappy that evening. I had had a hard day. Dick had been very--very hard to manage that day. Generally he is quite good-natured and easily controlled, you know, Anne. But some days he is very different. I was so heartsick--I ran away to the shore as soon as he went to sleep. It was my only refuge. I sat there thinking of how my poor father had ended his life, and wondering if I wouldn't be driven to it some day. Oh, my heart was full of black thoughts! And then you came dancing along the cove like a glad, light-hearted child. I--I hated you more then than I've ever done since. And yet I craved your friendship. The one feeling swayed me one moment; the other feeling the next. When I got home that night I cried for shame of what you must think of me. But it's always been just the same when I came over here. Sometimes I'd be happy and
William Bouguereau Cupid and Psyche as Children painting
William Bouguereau Cupid and Psyche as Children painting
Raphael Madonna and Child with Book painting
Anne," said Leslie, breaking abruptly a short silence, "you don't know how good it is to be sitting here with you again--working-- and talking--and being silent together."
They were sitting among the blue-eyed grasses on the bank of the brook in Anne's garden. The water sparkled and crooned past them; the birches threw dappled shadows over them; roses bloomed along the walks. The sun was beginning to be low, and the air was full of woven music. There was one music of the wind in the firs behind the house, and another of the waves on the bar, and still another from the distant bell of the church near which the wee, white lady slept. Anne loved that bell, though it brought sorrowful thoughts now.
She looked curiously at Leslie, who had thrown down her sewing and spoken with a lack of restraint that was very unusual with her.
"On that horrible night when you were so ill," Leslie
Raphael Madonna and Child with Book painting
Anne," said Leslie, breaking abruptly a short silence, "you don't know how good it is to be sitting here with you again--working-- and talking--and being silent together."
They were sitting among the blue-eyed grasses on the bank of the brook in Anne's garden. The water sparkled and crooned past them; the birches threw dappled shadows over them; roses bloomed along the walks. The sun was beginning to be low, and the air was full of woven music. There was one music of the wind in the firs behind the house, and another of the waves on the bar, and still another from the distant bell of the church near which the wee, white lady slept. Anne loved that bell, though it brought sorrowful thoughts now.
She looked curiously at Leslie, who had thrown down her sewing and spoken with a lack of restraint that was very unusual with her.
"On that horrible night when you were so ill," Leslie
Monday, July 7, 2008
Thomas Stiltz paintings
Thomas Stiltz paintings
Tamara de Lempicka paintings
Long after Pacifique's gay whistle had faded into the phantom of music and then into silence far up under the maples of Lover's Lane Anne stood under the willows, tasting the poignant sweetness of life when some great dread has been removed from it. The morning was a cup filled with mist and glamor. In the corner near her was a rich surprise of new-blown, crystal-dewed roses. The trills and trickles of song from the birds in the big tree above her seemed in perfect accord with her mood. A sentence from a very old, very true, very wonderful Book came to her lips,
"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning." suddenly failed her. If she had not clutched at a low willow bough she would have fallen. Pacifique was George Fletcher's hired man, and George Fletcher lived next door to the Blythes. Mrs. Fletcher was a voice that was not hers.
"Gilbert is very ill," said Mrs. Lynde gravely. "He took down with typhoid fever just after you left for Echo Lodge. Did you never hear of it?"
"No," said that unknown voice.
Tamara de Lempicka paintings
Long after Pacifique's gay whistle had faded into the phantom of music and then into silence far up under the maples of Lover's Lane Anne stood under the willows, tasting the poignant sweetness of life when some great dread has been removed from it. The morning was a cup filled with mist and glamor. In the corner near her was a rich surprise of new-blown, crystal-dewed roses. The trills and trickles of song from the birds in the big tree above her seemed in perfect accord with her mood. A sentence from a very old, very true, very wonderful Book came to her lips,
"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning." suddenly failed her. If she had not clutched at a low willow bough she would have fallen. Pacifique was George Fletcher's hired man, and George Fletcher lived next door to the Blythes. Mrs. Fletcher was a voice that was not hers.
"Gilbert is very ill," said Mrs. Lynde gravely. "He took down with typhoid fever just after you left for Echo Lodge. Did you never hear of it?"
"No," said that unknown voice.
painting idea
painting idea
way in which Mr. Douglas said it made her feel that she had received a very real and pleasing compliment. She smiled appreciatively at him and dropped obligingly behind on the moonlit road.
So Janet had a beau! Anne was delighted. Janet would make a paragon of a wife -- cheery, economical, tolerant, and a very queen of cooks. It would be a flagrant waste on Nature's part to keep her a permanent old maid.
"John Douglas asked me to take you up to see his mother," said Janet the next day. "She's bed-rid a lot of the time and never goes out of the house. But she's powerful fond of company and always wants to see my boarders. Can you go up this evening?"
Anne assented; but later in the day Mr. Douglas called on his mother's behalf to invite them up to tea on Saturday evening.
"Oh, why didn't you put on your pretty pansy dress?" asked Anne
way in which Mr. Douglas said it made her feel that she had received a very real and pleasing compliment. She smiled appreciatively at him and dropped obligingly behind on the moonlit road.
So Janet had a beau! Anne was delighted. Janet would make a paragon of a wife -- cheery, economical, tolerant, and a very queen of cooks. It would be a flagrant waste on Nature's part to keep her a permanent old maid.
"John Douglas asked me to take you up to see his mother," said Janet the next day. "She's bed-rid a lot of the time and never goes out of the house. But she's powerful fond of company and always wants to see my boarders. Can you go up this evening?"
Anne assented; but later in the day Mr. Douglas called on his mother's behalf to invite them up to tea on Saturday evening.
"Oh, why didn't you put on your pretty pansy dress?" asked Anne
John William Waterhouse Gather ye rosebuds while ye may painting
John William Waterhouse Gather ye rosebuds while ye may painting
Pierre Auguste Renoir Two Sisters (On the Terrace) painting
Yes, I think she will," said Anne.
"Oh, Anne," protested Diana, with a rather shocked smile.
"Well, why not, Diana?" asked Anne seriously. "Do you think we'll never laugh in heaven?"
"Oh -- I -- I don't know" floundered Diana. "It doesn't seem just right, somehow. You know it's rather dreadful to laugh in church."
"But heaven won't be like church -- all the time," said Anne.
"I hope it ain't," said Davy emphatically. "If it is I don't want to go. Church is awful dull. Anyway, I don't mean to go for ever so long. I mean to live to be a hundred years old, like Mr. Thomas Blewett of White Sands. He says he's lived so long 'cause he always smoked tobacco and it killed all the germs. Can I smoke tobacco pretty soon, Anne?"
"No, Davy, I hope you'll never use tobacco," said Anne absently.
"What'll you feel like if the germs kill me then?" demanded Davy.
Pierre Auguste Renoir Two Sisters (On the Terrace) painting
Yes, I think she will," said Anne.
"Oh, Anne," protested Diana, with a rather shocked smile.
"Well, why not, Diana?" asked Anne seriously. "Do you think we'll never laugh in heaven?"
"Oh -- I -- I don't know" floundered Diana. "It doesn't seem just right, somehow. You know it's rather dreadful to laugh in church."
"But heaven won't be like church -- all the time," said Anne.
"I hope it ain't," said Davy emphatically. "If it is I don't want to go. Church is awful dull. Anyway, I don't mean to go for ever so long. I mean to live to be a hundred years old, like Mr. Thomas Blewett of White Sands. He says he's lived so long 'cause he always smoked tobacco and it killed all the germs. Can I smoke tobacco pretty soon, Anne?"
"No, Davy, I hope you'll never use tobacco," said Anne absently.
"What'll you feel like if the germs kill me then?" demanded Davy.
Claude Monet Boulevard des Capucines painting
Claude Monet Boulevard des Capucines painting
Thomas Kinkade NASCAR THUNDER painting
Darn' isn't swearing -- not real swearing. And I don't care if it is," retorted Davy recklessly.
"Well, if you MUST say dreadful words don't say them on Sunday," pleaded Dora.
Davy was as yet far from repentance, but in his secret soul he felt that, perhaps, he had gone a little too far.
"I'm going to invent a swear word of my own," he declared.
"God will punish you if you do," said Dora solemnly.
"Then I think God is a mean old scamp," retorted Davy. "Doesn't He know a fellow must have some way of 'spressing his feelings?"
"Davy!!!" said Dora. She expected that Davy would be struck down dead on the spot. But nothing happened.
"Anyway, I ain't going to stand any more of Mrs. Lynde's bossing," spluttered Davy.
Thomas Kinkade NASCAR THUNDER painting
Darn' isn't swearing -- not real swearing. And I don't care if it is," retorted Davy recklessly.
"Well, if you MUST say dreadful words don't say them on Sunday," pleaded Dora.
Davy was as yet far from repentance, but in his secret soul he felt that, perhaps, he had gone a little too far.
"I'm going to invent a swear word of my own," he declared.
"God will punish you if you do," said Dora solemnly.
"Then I think God is a mean old scamp," retorted Davy. "Doesn't He know a fellow must have some way of 'spressing his feelings?"
"Davy!!!" said Dora. She expected that Davy would be struck down dead on the spot. But nothing happened.
"Anyway, I ain't going to stand any more of Mrs. Lynde's bossing," spluttered Davy.
Fabian Perez Callesde San Telmo II painting
Fabian Perez Callesde San Telmo II painting
Howard Behrens Village Hideaway painting
memory, relics of the old "Story Club," which she and Anne and Jane Andrews and Ruby Gillis had had in their schooldays.
Anne shook her head doubtfully.
"I'm afraid that is too aristocratic a name for a chore boy, Diana. I couldn't imagine a Fitzosborne feeding pigs and picking up chips, could you?"
Diana didn't see why, if you had an imagination at all, you couldn't stretch it to that extent; but probably Anne knew best, and the chore boy was finally christened ROBERT RAY, to be called BOBBY should occasion require.
"How much do you suppose you'll get for it?" asked Diana.
But Anne had not thought about this at all. She was in pursuit of fame, not filthy lucre, and her literary dreams were as yet untainted by mercenary considerations.
"You'll let me read it, won't you?" pleaded Diana.
Howard Behrens Village Hideaway painting
memory, relics of the old "Story Club," which she and Anne and Jane Andrews and Ruby Gillis had had in their schooldays.
Anne shook her head doubtfully.
"I'm afraid that is too aristocratic a name for a chore boy, Diana. I couldn't imagine a Fitzosborne feeding pigs and picking up chips, could you?"
Diana didn't see why, if you had an imagination at all, you couldn't stretch it to that extent; but probably Anne knew best, and the chore boy was finally christened ROBERT RAY, to be called BOBBY should occasion require.
"How much do you suppose you'll get for it?" asked Diana.
But Anne had not thought about this at all. She was in pursuit of fame, not filthy lucre, and her literary dreams were as yet untainted by mercenary considerations.
"You'll let me read it, won't you?" pleaded Diana.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Gustav Klimt Water Castle painting
Gustav Klimt Water Castle painting
Salvador Dali The Rose painting
people and myself."
Mr. Harrison nodded.
"That's the idea exactly. That's what college ought to be for, instead of for turning out a lot of B.A.'s, so chock full of book-learning and vanity that there ain't room for anything else. You're all right. College won't be able to do you much harm, I reckon."
Diana and Anne drove over to Echo Lodge after tea, taking with them all the flowery spoil that several predatory expeditions in their own and their neighbors' gardens had yielded. They found the stone house agog with excitement. Charlotta the Fourth was flying around with such vim and briskness that her blue bows seemed really to possess the power of being everywhere at once. Like the helmet of Navarre, Charlotta's blue bows waved ever in the thickest of the fray.
"Praise be to goodness you've come," she said devoutly, "for there's heaps of things to do. . .and the frosting on that cake won't harden. . .and there's all the silver to be rubbed up yet
Salvador Dali The Rose painting
people and myself."
Mr. Harrison nodded.
"That's the idea exactly. That's what college ought to be for, instead of for turning out a lot of B.A.'s, so chock full of book-learning and vanity that there ain't room for anything else. You're all right. College won't be able to do you much harm, I reckon."
Diana and Anne drove over to Echo Lodge after tea, taking with them all the flowery spoil that several predatory expeditions in their own and their neighbors' gardens had yielded. They found the stone house agog with excitement. Charlotta the Fourth was flying around with such vim and briskness that her blue bows seemed really to possess the power of being everywhere at once. Like the helmet of Navarre, Charlotta's blue bows waved ever in the thickest of the fray.
"Praise be to goodness you've come," she said devoutly, "for there's heaps of things to do. . .and the frosting on that cake won't harden. . .and there's all the silver to be rubbed up yet
Gustav Klimt lady with hat and feather boa painting
Gustav Klimt lady with hat and feather boa painting
Pino Sweet Repose painting
shut. Both sought comfort fearfully in each other's eyes.
"Oh, Miss Shirley, ma'am," gasped Charlotta, "if he's going away this early there's nothing into it and never will be." They flew to the window. Mr. Irving had no intention of going away. He and Miss Lavendar were strolling slowly down the middle path to the stone bench.
"Oh, Miss Shirley, ma'am, he's got his arm around her waist," whispered Charlotta the Fourth delightedly. "He must have proposed to her or she'd never allow it."
Anne caught Charlotta the Fourth by her own plump waist and danced her around the kitchen until they were both out of breath.
"Oh, Charlotta," she cried gaily, "I'm neither a prophetess nor the daughter of a prophetess but I'm going to make a prediction. There'll be a wedding in this old stone house before the maple leaves are red. Do you want that translated into prose, Charlotta?"
Pino Sweet Repose painting
shut. Both sought comfort fearfully in each other's eyes.
"Oh, Miss Shirley, ma'am," gasped Charlotta, "if he's going away this early there's nothing into it and never will be." They flew to the window. Mr. Irving had no intention of going away. He and Miss Lavendar were strolling slowly down the middle path to the stone bench.
"Oh, Miss Shirley, ma'am, he's got his arm around her waist," whispered Charlotta the Fourth delightedly. "He must have proposed to her or she'd never allow it."
Anne caught Charlotta the Fourth by her own plump waist and danced her around the kitchen until they were both out of breath.
"Oh, Charlotta," she cried gaily, "I'm neither a prophetess nor the daughter of a prophetess but I'm going to make a prediction. There'll be a wedding in this old stone house before the maple leaves are red. Do you want that translated into prose, Charlotta?"
Claude Monet Venice Twilight painting
Claude Monet Venice Twilight painting
Rembrandt The Return of the Prodigal Son painting
indeed. . ."is that she never gets cross now when I breaks things. Why, Miss Shirley, ma'am, yesterday I bruk her green and yaller bowl that's always stood on the bookcase. Her grandmother brought it out from England and Miss Lavendar was awful choice of it. I was dusting it just as careful, Miss Shirley, ma'am, and it slipped out, so fashion, afore I could grab holt of it, and bruk into about forty millyun pieces. I tell you I was sorry and scared. I thought Miss Lavendar would scold me awful, ma'am; and I'd ruther she had than take it the way she did. She just come in and hardly looked at it and said, `It's no matter, Charlotta. Take up the pieces and throw them away.' Just like that, Miss Shirley, ma'am. . .`take up the pieces and throw them away,' as if it wasn't her grandmother's bowl from England. Oh, she isn't well and I feel awful bad about it. She's got nobody to look after her but me."
Charlotta the Fourth's eyes brimmed up with tears. Anne patted the little brown paw holding the cracked pink cup sympathetically.
Rembrandt The Return of the Prodigal Son painting
indeed. . ."is that she never gets cross now when I breaks things. Why, Miss Shirley, ma'am, yesterday I bruk her green and yaller bowl that's always stood on the bookcase. Her grandmother brought it out from England and Miss Lavendar was awful choice of it. I was dusting it just as careful, Miss Shirley, ma'am, and it slipped out, so fashion, afore I could grab holt of it, and bruk into about forty millyun pieces. I tell you I was sorry and scared. I thought Miss Lavendar would scold me awful, ma'am; and I'd ruther she had than take it the way she did. She just come in and hardly looked at it and said, `It's no matter, Charlotta. Take up the pieces and throw them away.' Just like that, Miss Shirley, ma'am. . .`take up the pieces and throw them away,' as if it wasn't her grandmother's bowl from England. Oh, she isn't well and I feel awful bad about it. She's got nobody to look after her but me."
Charlotta the Fourth's eyes brimmed up with tears. Anne patted the little brown paw holding the cracked pink cup sympathetically.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Carl Fredrik Aagard paintings
Carl Fredrik Aagard paintings
Caravaggio paintings
ceilinged room was a soft whirl of ruddy light from the sun that was setting over the sea and swinging shadows from the fir trees that grew close to the square, deep-set window. From out this soft glow and glamor shone a sweet, girlish face, with tender mother eyes, that was hanging on the wall at the foot of the bed.
"That's my little mother," said Paul with loving pride. "I got Grandma to hang it there where I'd see it as soon as I opened my eyes in the morning. I never mind not having the light when I go to bed now, because it just seems as if my little mother was right here with me. Father knew just what I would like for a birthday present, although he never asked me. Isn't it wonderful how much fathers do know?"
"Your mother was very lovely, Paul, and you look a little like her. But her eyes and hair are darker than yours."
"My eyes are the same color as father's," said Paul, flying about the room
Caravaggio paintings
ceilinged room was a soft whirl of ruddy light from the sun that was setting over the sea and swinging shadows from the fir trees that grew close to the square, deep-set window. From out this soft glow and glamor shone a sweet, girlish face, with tender mother eyes, that was hanging on the wall at the foot of the bed.
"That's my little mother," said Paul with loving pride. "I got Grandma to hang it there where I'd see it as soon as I opened my eyes in the morning. I never mind not having the light when I go to bed now, because it just seems as if my little mother was right here with me. Father knew just what I would like for a birthday present, although he never asked me. Isn't it wonderful how much fathers do know?"
"Your mother was very lovely, Paul, and you look a little like her. But her eyes and hair are darker than yours."
"My eyes are the same color as father's," said Paul, flying about the room
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida paintings
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida paintings
Joseph Mallord William Turner paintings
When they reached the pantry a truly harrowing spectacle met their eyes. . .a guilty looking small boy scrambling down from the table, with his clean print blouse liberally plastered with yellow filling, and on the table the shattered remnants of what had been two brave, becreamed lemon pies.
Davy had finished ravelling out his herring net and had wound the twine into a ball. Then he had gone into the pantry to put it up on the shelf above the table, where he already kept a score or so of similar balls, which, so far as could be discovered, served no useful purpose save to yield the joy of possession. Davy had to climb on the table and reach over to the shelf at a dangerous angle. . .something he had been forbidden by Marilla to do, as he had come to grief once before in the experiment. The result in this instance was disastrous. Davy slipped and came sprawling squarely down on the lemon pies. His clean blouse was ruined for that time and the pies
Joseph Mallord William Turner paintings
When they reached the pantry a truly harrowing spectacle met their eyes. . .a guilty looking small boy scrambling down from the table, with his clean print blouse liberally plastered with yellow filling, and on the table the shattered remnants of what had been two brave, becreamed lemon pies.
Davy had finished ravelling out his herring net and had wound the twine into a ball. Then he had gone into the pantry to put it up on the shelf above the table, where he already kept a score or so of similar balls, which, so far as could be discovered, served no useful purpose save to yield the joy of possession. Davy had to climb on the table and reach over to the shelf at a dangerous angle. . .something he had been forbidden by Marilla to do, as he had come to grief once before in the experiment. The result in this instance was disastrous. Davy slipped and came sprawling squarely down on the lemon pies. His clean blouse was ruined for that time and the pies
John Singleton Copley paintings
John Singleton Copley paintings
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida paintings
time. It is, however, an ill wind that blows nobody good, and the pig was eventually the gainer by Davy's mischance.
"Davy Keith," said Marilla, shaking him by the shoulder, "didn't I forbid you to climb up on that table again? Didn't I?"
"I forgot," whimpered Davy. "You've told me not to do such an awful lot of things that I can't remember them all."
"Well, you march upstairs and stay there till after dinner. Perhaps you'll get them sorted out in your memory by that time. No, Anne, never you mind interceding for him. I'm not punishing him because he spoiled your pies. . .that was an accident. I'm punishing him for his disobedience. Go, Davy, I say."
"Ain't I to have any dinner?" wailed Davy.
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida paintings
time. It is, however, an ill wind that blows nobody good, and the pig was eventually the gainer by Davy's mischance.
"Davy Keith," said Marilla, shaking him by the shoulder, "didn't I forbid you to climb up on that table again? Didn't I?"
"I forgot," whimpered Davy. "You've told me not to do such an awful lot of things that I can't remember them all."
"Well, you march upstairs and stay there till after dinner. Perhaps you'll get them sorted out in your memory by that time. No, Anne, never you mind interceding for him. I'm not punishing him because he spoiled your pies. . .that was an accident. I'm punishing him for his disobedience. Go, Davy, I say."
"Ain't I to have any dinner?" wailed Davy.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Eduard Manet Two Roses On A Tablecloth painting
Eduard Manet Two Roses On A Tablecloth painting
Stephen Gjertson The Anniversary painting
Lynde lay more on the lounge nowadays than he had been used to do, but Mrs. Rachel, who was so sharp at noticing anything beyond her own household, had not as yet noticed this. "And she's got the twins with her,. . .yes, there's Davy leaning over the dashboard grabbing at the pony's tail and Marilla jerking him back. Dora's sitting up on the seat as prim as you please. She always looks as if she'd just been starched and ironed. Well, poor Marilla is going to have her hands full this winter and no mistake. Still, I don't see that she could do anything less than take them, under the circumstances, and she'll have Anne to help her. Anne's tickled to death over the whole business, and she has a real knacky way with children, I must say. Dear me, it doesn't seem a day since poor Matthew brought Anne herself home and everybody laughed at the idea of Marilla bringing up a child. And now she has adopted twins. You're never safe from being surprised till you're dead."
The fat pony jogged over the
Stephen Gjertson The Anniversary painting
Lynde lay more on the lounge nowadays than he had been used to do, but Mrs. Rachel, who was so sharp at noticing anything beyond her own household, had not as yet noticed this. "And she's got the twins with her,. . .yes, there's Davy leaning over the dashboard grabbing at the pony's tail and Marilla jerking him back. Dora's sitting up on the seat as prim as you please. She always looks as if she'd just been starched and ironed. Well, poor Marilla is going to have her hands full this winter and no mistake. Still, I don't see that she could do anything less than take them, under the circumstances, and she'll have Anne to help her. Anne's tickled to death over the whole business, and she has a real knacky way with children, I must say. Dear me, it doesn't seem a day since poor Matthew brought Anne herself home and everybody laughed at the idea of Marilla bringing up a child. And now she has adopted twins. You're never safe from being surprised till you're dead."
The fat pony jogged over the
Andrew Atroshenko Ballerina painting
Andrew Atroshenko Ballerina painting
Albert Bierstadt On the Saco painting
A September day on Prince Edward Island hills; a crisp wind blowing up over the sand dunes from the sea; a long red road, winding through fields and woods, now looping itself about a corner of thick set spruces, now threading a plantation of young maples with great feathery sheets of ferns beneath them, now dipping down into a hollow where a brook flashed out of the woods and into them again, now basking in open sunshine between ribbons of golden-rod and smoke-blue asters; air athrill with the pipings of myriads of crickets, those glad little pensioners of the summer hills; a plump brown pony ambling along the road; two girls behind him, full to the lips with the simple, priceless joy of youth and life.
"Oh, this is a day left over from Eden, isn't it, Diana?". . .and Anne sighed for sheer happiness. "The air has magic in it. Look at the purple in the cup of the harvest valley, Diana. And oh, do smell the dying fir! It's coming up from that little sunny hollow where Mr. Eben Wright has been cutting fence poles. Bliss is it on such a day to be alive; but to
Albert Bierstadt On the Saco painting
A September day on Prince Edward Island hills; a crisp wind blowing up over the sand dunes from the sea; a long red road, winding through fields and woods, now looping itself about a corner of thick set spruces, now threading a plantation of young maples with great feathery sheets of ferns beneath them, now dipping down into a hollow where a brook flashed out of the woods and into them again, now basking in open sunshine between ribbons of golden-rod and smoke-blue asters; air athrill with the pipings of myriads of crickets, those glad little pensioners of the summer hills; a plump brown pony ambling along the road; two girls behind him, full to the lips with the simple, priceless joy of youth and life.
"Oh, this is a day left over from Eden, isn't it, Diana?". . .and Anne sighed for sheer happiness. "The air has magic in it. Look at the purple in the cup of the harvest valley, Diana. And oh, do smell the dying fir! It's coming up from that little sunny hollow where Mr. Eben Wright has been cutting fence poles. Bliss is it on such a day to be alive; but to
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