International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27, 2008 on 12:27 am | In General | 4 Comments

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

It was 63 years ago today that Soviet troops entered the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, and it was liberated. The State of Israel marks January 27th as an annual remembrance of the Holocaust/Shoah.

Let us never forget.

Amazing - “The Rolling Exhibition”

January 26, 2008 on 10:20 am | In General, Photography Exhibits, Photography Websites | 4 Comments

The Rolling Exhibition, by Kevin Connolly is a must see!

I came across a fantastic photography gallery! Not only is the young man an inspiration to so many others, but his gallery is resounding throughout the photography world, due to his unique perspective.

Visit his gallery, and you will see what I mean.

Almost the Weekend

January 24, 2008 on 12:56 pm | In General, Notes From the Garden | 4 Comments

It’s almost the weekend, and not soon enough for me.

overcast

It has been raining and extremely overcast for the past few days. We needed the rain, so I won’t complain. The sun is out, today. I walked through my garden, and my pansies are still in bloom. They should last through the end of spring, even with the below-freezing temperatures.

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There was a full moon out last night…it looked lovely against the night sky, as I stood in my yard to see it.

My site seems to be working fine, now. If anyone finds a glitch, please let me know…thanks.

“Notes From the Garden

Bear With Me

January 21, 2008 on 12:51 am | In General, Personal | 8 Comments

My site is undegoing some changes due to hosting issues. Please bear with me, as it will take a few days to rectify things. Most of my sidebar links are not working, and there are a few other problems. They will be resolved as soon as possible.

Far as the Eye Can See

Meanwhile, have a great week!

Van Gogh Sketchbook?

January 16, 2008 on 11:38 am | In General, WorldWide | 6 Comments

A sketchbook containing portraits believed to belong to Van Gogh was recently found in Greece.

It was found by the daughter of a Greek resistance fighter, and according to her father’s writings, he took “during an attack on a Nazi train retreating from Greece”.

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