02 9 / 2011
It’s a bit Renaissance, but I do love me some Memling
The Presentation in the Temple (detail), Hans Memling 1463.
this is just awesome
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02 9 / 2011
7 am. No coffee and already had to deal with a Difficult Person
Raising my voice because the troubled soul would not even answer or look me in the face while I am talking, instead just starts walking away.
And someone bring me coffee, Starbucks even, cause this day is already looking like a bad Monday.
this was JUST like MY day - except… all day. :( and I didn’t get coffee… :( :( :(
(Source: lickystickypickywe)
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02 9 / 2011
Money Is Not Important: Types of Work
There’s work you do because you need an income, and there’s work you do because you enjoy the process and results. There are a lucky few that are able to combine these.
For those that haven’t found that magical combination yet, you must remember to be extremely efficient with the first type….
… easier said than done…?
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31 8 / 2011
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, view from Giotto’s bell tower.
by Apatheist
Be still, my heart…
(via arthistorycq)
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31 8 / 2011
San Gimignano
In 1199, during the period of its highest splendour, the city made itself independent from the bishops of Volterra. Divisions between Guelphs and Ghibellines troubled the inner life of the commune, which nonetheless, still managed to embellish itself with artworks and architectures.
Saint Fina, known also as Seraphina and Serafina, was a 13th century Italian saint born in San Gimignano during 1238. Since Saint Fina died on March 12, 1253 her feast day became March 12. Her major shrine is in San Gimignano and the house said to be her home still stands in the town.
On May 8, 1300, San Gimignano hosted Dante Alighieri in his role of ambassador of the Guelph League in Tuscany.
The city flourished until 1348, when the Black Death that affected all of Europe, compelled it to submit to Florence. San Gimignano became a secondary centre until the 19th century, when its status as a touristic and artistic resort began to be recognised.
(via arthistorycq)
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30 8 / 2011
Boy Ghost, one of my favorite photographers, posted this collection of landscapes as part of an announcement that he’s transitioning away from daily uploads in favor of completed, sometimes narrative photo sets. I’m excited.
Cali Love!
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30 8 / 2011
It’s not their fault. It’s your responsibility...
“It’s not their fault. It’s your responsibility.
If you’re not moving forward, what’s stopping you is you. That’s very good news, because it means you are in control of your own destiny.
If you continue to blame and complain and procrastinate and make excuses, you’ll continue to be disappointed…”
Awesome.
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29 8 / 2011
VIGILANT Members of The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” continued to stand watch at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery through Hurricane Irene’s ferocious winds and rain on Saturday and Sunday. (Photo courtesy the 3rd U.S. Inf. Regiment via NPR)
* love this *
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