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Originally posted on My Life as an Artist (2):
I mentioned in my first post that during the twenty three years that I lived in Chester County, Pa,  I lived in two houses built by The Amish. This is the interior of one of them.    For those who have enjoyed  the film ‘Witness’ you will…

Originally posted on BACK PAIN BLOG UK…:
Isn’t it strange, how nature makes you forget, That terrible pain you have and continually get. It comes in waves when you least expect it, And you think, please stop now and give me a rest for a bit. With my batteries recharged, I’m ready for the next…

Originally posted on My Life as an Artist (2):
What can be better after a good nights sleep than fresh farm eggs and the smell of rich coffee?     I’ll tell you what….being with the animals on the farm and of course Jarrod and Kendle:) And  the magical hummingbirds who greet me on the deck…..a very…

Originally posted on BACK PAIN BLOG UK…:
There could not be a more fitting tribute to all the #Nurses in the world today on International #Nurse & Midwife Day. A big “Thank You” is what they have asked for and I am sure from the bottom of all our hearts we cannot “Thank You” enough…

Sir Charles Upham VC & Bar Charles Upham presented with first Victoria Cross 11 May 1945 Charles Upham (centre) with members of his platoon (Alexander Turnbull Library, DA-02108) New Zealand’s most-decorated soldier, Charles Upham, received the first of his two VCs – for outstanding gallantry and leadership during the Battle of Crete in 1941 –Continue reading “Charles Upham presented with first Victoria Cross”

Originally posted on My Life as an Artist (2):
The Tiger Hunt by Peter Paul Rubens…..(1615)The Tiger Hunt is one of those paintings that permeates all the senses.     It stirs me deeply.     I can hear the noise of the hunt coming off the canvas.    I can smell the sweat of the…