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May 4th, 2014 by Aldouspi

A few nice Pin-up images I found:

The Big Cat
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Image by Christina Saint Marche
I simply know how to get my Big Cat to calm down. A little petting never hurts.

The Value of Our Time
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Image by Christina Saint Marche
It’s not about money. Most anyone can write a check for charity. Its about the time most of us simply don’t have available. And yet, we all seem to find the time in our day to change someone’s life even if just by saying "hello" to a stranger. A very wise man once told me; "The only time a person should look down at another is when that person is extending his or her hand to help a stranger to get up on their feet." Small words add up to novels especially at this time of the year. Being nice to someone is a gift with no price tag attached.

The Late Donny Hathaway was a great singer…just take a listen. It’s 4 minutes of your time. If this doesn’t get you in the mood …well, your probably on Santa’s Naughty List…laughing.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkqjjYP53vQ

Allen P – Hollywood Swing’n
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Image by Christina Saint Marche
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD-VvbGa8H4

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This is an Olive Pit. It was Carved in 1737

Apr 28th, 2014 by Aldouspi

carved olive pit from 1737 by chen tsu-chang chiing dynasty (1)

A mere 3.4 cm (1.34 inches) in length and 1.6 cm (0.63 inches) tall, this carved olive pit from 1737 is one of the most intricate artworks you will see. The perfectly preserved Carved Olive-Stone Boat was crafted by artist Ch’en Tsu-chang during China’s Ch’ing dynasty.

The sculpture is on display at the National Palace Museum in Taipei City, Taiwan. On the tiny boat are eight figures, each with unique expressions. The interior features chairs and dishes, and the windows are also moveable.

Engraved on the bottom of the boat is the entire text of Su Shih’s Latter Ode on the Red Cliff, which includes more than 300 characters upon which the work is based.

[National Palace Museum via Proteon on reddit]