Bits and Pieces of my Life
Saturday, May 17, 2008
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![]() ![]() The Temple InstituteKnown in Hebrew as Machon HaMikdash, the Temple Institute is an organization in Israel focusing on the controversial endeavor of re-establishing the Third Temple—a place of worship desired by Jews since the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. Although there is disagreement within Orthodox Judaism about whether the rebuilding should occur by human or divine hands, the Temple Institute's long-term goal is to establish the temple on what controversial site? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Bob Dylan Plugs In (1965)At the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, erstwhile acoustic folk musician Bob Dylan performed with an electric guitar for the first time, marking a major shift in his career. The move did not go over well. Expecting an acoustic set like his two previous ones at Newport, the audience was caught off guard by Dylan's apparent betrayal of the folk genre, and some fans booed him loudly. His first appearance at the festival, in 1963, constituted his premiere national performance. Who invited him to play? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Thomas Eakins (1844)Perhaps the greatest American artist of the 19th century, Eakins lived, worked, and taught in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for most of his life. There, he painted The Gross Clinic in 1875. Depicting a surgical operation, it was initially criticized for being too realistic, but it is now seen as his masterpiece. Eakins was an influential art teacher, but his decision to use nude models of both sexes in mixed-gender classes caused an uproar. What incident led to his resignation in 1886? More... Discuss |
refurbish discuss | |
Definition: | (verb) To make clean, bright, or fresh again. |
Synonyms: | freshen up, renovate |
Usage: | We refurbished the offices in the hopes that a new look would make for happier, more productive employees. |
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5 comments:
you beautiful woman
you beautiful soul
thank you
great production
nice sneakers!
Is that your styling shop you were in front of?
Who's the singer?
I will try to lift your heavy heart, even at this distance.
-Isaac
Thank you Isaac.
No, that is a barber shop in an alley way in Venice, Italy.
The song is Only A Woman's Heart.
Lead Vocalist: Eleanor Mcevoy
Back Up: Mary Black
You already do lift my heart.....in so many ways.
~Patty
I'm here but may have to leave suddenly
Patty, you put that together with much artistry. Loved it!
You are a stunningly beautiful woman and your life is too.
San, thank you for the compliments.
You always have such nice things to say and encourage me...without even knowing it!
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