René François Auguste Rodin, né à Paris le 12 novembre 1840 et mort à Meudon le 17 novembre 1917, est un important sculpteur français, considéré comme un des pères de la sculpture moderne. ❦ “Je n’invente rien, je redécouvre.”❥ “Pour un artiste, rien dans la nature n’est laid.”❧ “La patience est aussi une forme d’action.”… Read More Auguste Rodin
✽ “We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.” Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer (9 Nov 1934-1996) ✽ “The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that in glory and in… Read More Carl Sagan
Will Rogers – humourist (4 Nov 1879-1935) He was born on this day (*) in a ranch in Oologah, present-day Oklahoma, then Cherokee Nation. (*) Tuesday 4 November 1879 was Election Day for Representatives to the 46th United States Congress (the Democratic Party remained the largest party, but lost its majority) Here are some of… Read More Humour (☛Will Rogers)
Thanks to Sarah (you find her here: Vin de Vie Wine of Life ) who spent most of the afternoon with me to help me solve the problem I mentioned in the previous post.She is a very dear friend who took my situation into serious consideration, contacted the support (which I cannot do with my… Read More Thank you, Sarah
Fania Borach, known professionally as Fanny Brice, was a popular and influential American comedienne, singer, theatre and film actress, who was born on 29 October 1891.Before becoming a film star, she was an illustrated song model, i.e. she appeared on the still images used to illustrate song lyrics and to accompany live performers in different… Read More Fanny/Funny Girl
“A man doesn’t begin to attain wisdom until he recognizes that he is no longer indispensable.” (Richard E. Byrd) Richard Evelyn Byrd was born in Virginia on 25 October 1888 (and died in 1957). He was a U.S. naval officer, pioneer aviator, and explorer, best known for his explorations of Antarctica using airplanes and other… Read More Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Brenda Ueland, journalist, editor and writer was born on this day, 24 October 1891, and died in 1985She was a pioneer in creative writing, best known for her guide on writing “If You Want To Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit” (1938).According to her every human being is able to write well: “This… Read More Inspiration
John Lennon would have celebrated his 80th birthday today, 9 October 2020, had he not died 40 years ago.He could never have imagined he’d only live to be 40 years old, because a deranged fan would shoot and kill him outside his home – New York City’s famous Dakota Apartments – on 8 December 1980.That… Read More Imagining John Lennon
“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference. Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies. To be in the window and watch people being… Read More The Opposite of Love
“Most of the evil in this world is done by people with good intentions.” “Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don’t mean to do harm; but the harm does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify it… Read More T.S. Eliot & Evil
