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Halloween and Disney Stuff … In a Shit-World, I turn to Right Brain, Romanticist, Fantasy Mode
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
For all who stop bye … I intend to stay in this part of the NT site for a day or so (as implied in my headline). Feel free to keep me company, add your thoughts, pictures, friendship … all of...
Enough Debate (from me) Today …
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
While I do not shy away from confrontation … I try to be objective and civil while in that mode … … but always try to remember to stop … and wish everyone, especially those with whom I have...
"Only then Regale My Eyes" _ Denis Diderot (18th Century, French Philosopher)
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
Regarding his philosophical idea as to what function the artist has in the world, said the philosopher, Diderot … • "First move me, astonish me, break my heart, let me tremble, weep,...
A Surf Fisherman Heads Up the Beach
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
Years ago, I spent a good amount of time fishing for bluefish and striped bass in the ocean surf at places like Barnegat Light, New Jersey and all along Jersey's Long Beach Island. Much of that...
"Art Should not be a Copy of Reality … One of the Damned Things is Enough!"
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
There are a number of variations of the quote in the headline … https://quoteinvestigator.com/2018/10/01/copy/ … ultimately, I think it's a philosophical matter, one perhaps of preference,...
Maxfield Parrish - an Iconic American Artist
By: buzz-of-the-orient
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6 years ago
Maxfield Parrish - an Iconic American Artist Parrish at the age of 26 From Wikipedia: Maxfield Parrish (July 25, 1870 – March 30, 1966) [born in Philadelphia] was an American painter...
I Met a Friend While Walking in the Woods
By: robert-in-ohio
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6 years ago
I went for a walk in the woods yesterday, just outside of town along the river, and among the many wonderful sights and sounds I met this guy and he sat patiently as I tried to get just the right...
A Penny for Your Thoughts? Hell no! Here's a Buck!
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
Shot this (with a camera) on my way back from fishing late this afternoon … there were four White-tailed Deer Bucks in this clearing, I thought they might start crashing antlers … didn't happen...
First Frost of the Fall, No Fish Caught … No Complaints.
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
When a cold front moves into the Pocono Mountains in October, the barometer rises and fish in still waters experience equilibrium difficulties … and to compensate, they usually head for deep...
Photo Essay - The Earthquake-Prone Mountains of Sichuan
By: buzz-of-the-orient
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6 years ago
Photo Essay - The Earthquake-Prone Mountains of Sichuan Almost 3 years ago we moved to Chengdu from Zhengzhou, before finally moving to Chongqing. The Headmaster of a High School there...
"Regrets are Rays of Light that Come Too Late"
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
"Regrets are Rays of Light that Come Too Late" I know I read it years ago, but cannot remember, nor, find the name of the author … but it is to this day, prophetic regarding a certain...
Photo Essay - Shaolin Temple - Birthplace of Zen Kung Fu
By: buzz-of-the-orient
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6 years ago
Photo Essay - Shaolin Temple - Birthplace of Zen Kung Fu During my first year in China I was taken by the Headmaster to see Shaolin Temple, about an hour's drive up into the mountains...
Photo Essay: Climbing the ‘Sacred Buddhist’ EMEI SHAN
By: buzz-of-the-orient
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6 years ago
Photo Essay: Climbing the ‘Sacred Buddhist’ EMEI SHAN This is a re-posting and re-editing of an article I posted on the Creative Arts group more than two years ago. ‘Shan’ is Chinese for...
Two Monarchs and a Dowitcher … Huh?
By: a-macarthur
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6 years ago
I dunno' … maybe an enigmatic headline will draw a small crowd … 'cause … unless it's about bangin' heads on the FP … … "civil" does not seem to get it done … so … here they are, two...