"There are two ways to be rich: to have a lot of money or to have little needs." " (Christophe Andre)
Photo: Robert Doisneau - The Shower in Raizeux (1949)
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Richness
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Friday, 12 May 2023
Happy birthday to Richard Feynman (1918-1988), American author and physicist who was widely regarded as the most brilliant, influential, and iconoclastic figure in his field in the post-World War II era. 
"Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough."
"You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It's their mistake, not my failing."
"Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it."
"I... a universe of atoms, an atom in the universe."
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Photo: Penguin Classics & HarperCollins
Sunday, 7 May 2023
WHEN WE’RE OLDER
WHEN WE’RE OLDER
When we’re older,
let’s meet every Sunday at 4,
in that cute little cafe we love.
our mishaps and then,
release our mistakes to above.
We can share our new wrinkles,
each hair that’s turned grey,
and marvel at how we have grown.
We can both reminisce
on the lives that we’ve led,
and be grateful for each day we’ve known.
When we’re older,
let’s meet by the tree in the park,
the one where the blossom grows yearly,
we can share some nice food
and toast with a drink,
remembering those we loved dearly.
We will not give a thought
to the youth we have lost,
for we see so much worth in the change,
we won’t feel the rush of a fast-ticking clock,
for we know time is ours to arrange.
When we’re older,
let’s meet every Sunday at 4,
in that cute little cafe we love.
Let’s be wowed by how
we have weathered this life,
no regrets, we were just here to love.
Donna Ashworth
From ‘LIFE’: https://amzn.eu/d/9Y6E6kz
Art by the wonderful Crispin Korschen #crispinkorschenart
Saturday, 6 May 2023
Meet the most patriotic dogs in Britain! Pooches get dressed up in red, white and blue to celebrate King Charles' Coronation
It's not just humans who are getting in on the coronation action as we prepare for the coronation of their majesties the King and Queen.
Pets across the country are donning their red, white and blue glad rags to celebrate the coronation.
Dogs and coronations have a long history. Queen Victoria, a devoted dog owner, reportedly bathed her dogs before her own coronation in 1838.
Coronation-goers have been warned by vets to be careful if they take their dogs to places with large crowds, which could cause their pets stress.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home shared pictures of some of its residents looking 'extra proud' ahead of the beginning of the coronation ceremony.
Dogs from the Battersea Dogs Home share a picnic ahead of the coronation celebration on Saturday
Pets across the country have been pictured in their red, white and blue Sunday best as people prepare to celebrate with them
A pup sleeps by its owners feet after a long day of coronation celebrations in Hyde Park
A proud spaniel wearing a Union Jack bow poses for a picture with other coronation merchandise
A sopping wet dog still looks smart in his bow tie for the Coronation celebrations in Windsor
Vets warned coronation celebrators not to make a easy mistake if they decide to take their dogs with them to street parties or to watch the procession in central London
Royal supporters and pet owners shared pictures of their proud puppers in their Sunday best.
Some used neckchiefs to celebrate the big day with their pets while others went further, with special leads and harnesses.
Large bows festooned the collars of other dogs, decorated with glitter and emblazoned with Union Jacks.
Vets warned coronation celebrators not to make a easy mistake if they decide to take their dogs with them to street parties or to watch the procession in central London.
Dogs can be easily overwhelmed in large crowds which can cause behaviour problems even in well-trained dogs.
Vets said that unless the pet was an assistance or support animal, it would be best to leave them at home, where they feel safe.
But that doesn't have to stop pet owners enjoying the coronation day with their dogs, as pictures on social media show.
Murphy, a mini-daschund from Stalybridge, getting in the party spirit
A pooch wrapped in a flag as members of St John's Deaf Community Centre come together to watch and celebrate the coronation of King Charles III
Social media users shared pictures of their dogs enjoying the big day, dressed majestically in red white and blue
Images of proud pets were shared before coronation day as people prepared to celebrate the King's big day.
Murphy, a mini-daschund from Stalybridge, looked dashing in a red and white hat as he got into the party spirit.
Gus, a gorgeous miniature wire haired dachshund living in Battersea, looked regal in his crown and gold ribbon for the Coronation while Teddy the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel wore a noble 'God Save The King' bib against a backdrop of Union Jack flags.
Meanwhile, Clementine the fuzzy sphynx looked as pretty as a Princess, wearing a sequined rainbow crown and multi-coloured vest.
Four-legged friends across Britain have dressed like royalty amidst the countdown to King Charles' Coronation
Gus, Battersea's best loved miniature wire haired dachshund, looked regal in his crown for the Coronation
Dressed like a Royal: This pup has been crowned and dressed in a majestic robe ahead of the Coronation
Ringo the eight-year-old miniature schnauzer, from Emsworth in Hampshire, gets set for the big day
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12053785/Meet-patriotic-dogs-Britain-Pooches-dressed-red-white-blue.html