Monday, July 9, 2007
Do You Believe in Magic?
Rare footage from the Lovin' Spoonful. Check out Zal Yanovsky dancing that funny jig as he plays his guitar. It cracks me up!
Friday, July 6, 2007
Who Said That?
Who said...?
"We, whom God has favored with the light of the Gospel, ought to acknowledge that we have been called in order that we may advance more and more in our obedience to God, and strive constantly to draw near to him. This is the real preservation of the soul, for by doing so we shall escape eternal perdition."
I will post the answer next week. No cheating, (Googling, etc.)
Who Said That?
Who said...? "A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational."
It was the famous Roman Catholic theologian Thomas Aquinas.
Saint Thomas Aquinas (also Thomas of Aquin, or Aquino; c. 1225 – 7 March 1274) was an Italian Catholic priest in the Order of Preachers, a philosopher and theologian in the scholastic tradition, known as Doctor Angelicus, Doctor Universalis and Doctor Communis. He is the foremost classical proponent of natural theology, and the father of the Thomistic school of philosophy and theology. St. Thomas is held in the Roman Catholic Church to be the model teacher for those studying for the priesthood. The work for which he is best-known is the Summa Theologica. (from Wikipedia)
Lunchtime in Bree
On a back alley in the village of Bree, a plump stowaway ground hog from a field nearby has stumbled upon a scent. He sniffs the warm summer air. His eyes squint. He is still- yet restless. His whiskers twitch. A breeze blows across his prickley brown/grey fur and he is up and running! Scurrying up the path, he stops every few feet to smell. He is hungry, but not for long. Someone has thrown this morning's table scraps onto the dusty path. A chunk of honey-dew mellon and bit of bleu cheese will satisfy the young "rodent." There is rumour of a feast tonight in the village. Perhaps he will find more scraps in the morning. Until then, he is satisfied with the cool green fruit.
The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as the woodchuck or whistlepig, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. Most marmots, such as yellow-bellied and hoary marmots, live in rocky and mountainous areas, but the woodchuck is a lowland creature. It is widely distributed in North America and common in the northeastern and central United States. In the west it is found only in Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and northern Washington. (from Wikipedia)
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
The Present by Thomas Cole
Being in the patriotic spirit today, I have posted a painting by one of my favorite American painters, Thomas Cole (February 1, 1801 - February 11, 1848). This particular painting is known as "The Present." (click on pic to see detail.) Cole was a nineteenth century American artist; he is regarded as the founder of the Hudson River School, an American art movement that flourished in the mid-19th century and was concerned with the realistic and detailed portrayal of nature. (from Wikipedia)
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Ladybug Picnic
If you have a picnic tomorrow on Independence Day, just make sure you invite the ladybugs!
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