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May I introduce gifted artist Gemma Matthews from England

On By rushbabe49In art, business, Culture, History, literature, Nature, Random Musings About Life, social media2 Comments

Her medium is embroidery, but with an added enhancement. All of her work is done entirely freehand, from her own designs, with NO pattern. None. Take a look at some of her work, and tell me that she is an exceptional artist and designer. https://twitter.com/gtilleymatthews/status/1946493837263724725?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/gtilleymatthews/status/1943241387815637055?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Breathtaking! https://twitter.com/gtilleymatthews/status/1938901834745168224?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Mind-blowing! https://twitter.com/gtilleymatthews/status/1936144529330938180?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/gtilleymatthews/status/1934953513366569397?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Joyful relaxation https://twitter.com/gtilleymatthews/status/1933533528987480153?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Lovely …

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On the Decline of Europe: Chad Crowley

On By rushbabe49In art, Authoritarianism, Culture, Economics, Guest Blogger, History, literature, Random Musings About Life, social mediaLeave a comment

This post, a very long one with many sections, is one that everyone should read. Everyone, even those of us who are paying attention, can learn something from Chad's well-thought-out exposition. Read this, and take it to heart. I am posting it in its entirety here, for those who are not on X/Twitter, and I …

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This is what makes X/Twitter so wonderful

On By rushbabe49In art, Authoritarianism, Culture, Education, government, literature, Nature, Politics in the Age of Trump, Progressive "Thought", Random Musings About Life, social media1 Comment

Where else can you get such a great education in topics you never knew you were interested in? Just today, two accounts posted on entirely different subjects, and I now have better knowledge of my world. The first thread involves the study of Old English. I thought I knew a bit about it, but it …

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Do you have children or grandchildren? You might be interested in this. And not in a good way.

On By rushbabe49In Culture, Education, History, Media bias, Politics in the Age of Trump, Progressive "Thought", Random Musings About Life9 Comments

Hubby and I have a new great-niece, who just turned one year old.  For her birthday, I went to the book store to find a nice picture book (we will not be giving her any toys, just books for birthdays and Chanukah). What I found was not very nice, in my opinion.  It seemed to …

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