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This is Western Civilization

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Since it’s been around 2,000 years, which is a long time, let’s take a look at more of the products of the culture of the West. https://twitter.com/atticuuuss/status/1961478343720669255?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ One of the greatest artists who ever lived https://twitter.com/biancodavinci/status/1961495811361022223?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Cathedrals could take hundreds of years to build https://twitter.com/biancodavinci/status/1961536838126252217?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Art Nouveau often features natural forms https://twitter.com/nouveaudeco/status/1960265275384750376?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Whoa! https://twitter.com/leodavinciwave/status/1961055798244815052?s=12 That’s …

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The waning days of Summer

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This is the final week of summer vacation for Washington schools. School normally resumes on the Wednesday after Labor Day. I took a stroll by Silver Lake, and here are some observations. On a very warm Tuesday, the lake is usually packed with kids swimming, kayaks and paddle boards with people standing and paddling around …

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A little something good from Washington State, for a change. Beauty in the Skagit Valley.

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Earlier this week, Hubby and I had a little getaway to LaConner, situated on the Swinomish Channel. It’s a long tidal channel northwest of Seattle. On the West side of the Channel is the Swinomish Indian Reservation, and on the West side is the picturesque town of LaConner. We go there often, as it’s only …

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Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day

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So here are some real and cartoon black cats who have crossed my path lately. Of course, the most important black cat in my life is the one who rules the roost at our house, and has both Hubby and me wrapped around her furry paw. The Lady Kikyo. She is 15 years old now, …

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Hey, kids, what day is it?! It’s Friday! Funnies day!

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No Friday Funnies day would be complete without a new Simon’s Cat animation. I marvel at that kitty’s paw-dexterity every time. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1954893263795618006?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Every cat begs! This crime story from Washington DeSleaze (h/t Jewels Jones) started out as a serious account of a beta-male attacking a federal officer doing his duty, but ended up as comedy, …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #360: Finds and Fun at the Fair

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Well, since just this week I posted some photos from this year's Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair, I guess I need to find some others for this post! Hubby and I always go the Washington State Fair, and I am always a picture-taking fool when we go (especially since I got my first smartphone and …

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I must be getting old. I keep forgetting to do a post on the Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair.

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So here it is. Normally the last weekend in July, the Fair takes up a large portion of the Bellevue Square parking garage, and sometimes parking lots on surrounding streets. In its heyday, it ran 11 hours a day, with hundreds of booths. It was sponsored by the Bellevue Art Museum, and included an art …

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Warner Brothers Big Fail. Harry Potter TV series on HBOMax

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We Potterheads have been eagerly awaiting news on the Potter TV series starting production soon. We were encouraged to hear that JK Rowling had given it her blessing. We had hope that the studio would be able to refrain from using the DEI filter when casting the main characters. Below is the result for Hermione. …

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Once again, it’s International Cat Day!

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Well, in any household where cats rule (every one), every day is Cat Day. So we celebrate! https://twitter.com/carneypurr67561/status/1953828867707142656?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Note the black cat https://twitter.com/owenclark3/status/1953550407956938986?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Wow! Three! https://twitter.com/shouldhavecat/status/1953599691855192399?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Making biscuits https://twitter.com/thestourbridge/status/1953740658444845077?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Quite the honor, George! The Simon’s Cat gang knows how to celebrate We know who rules this roost! The only way to get a cat on …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #359: Tools of Photo Composition: Line, Color, Pattern

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This week's theme really made me happy, since I am always on the lookout for photos incorporating all those elements. In fact, I happened to be getting a pedicure with my best friend at our local nail salon, and right in front of me, there were two great examples! First, there was a three-section screen …

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