Carlo Crivelli's St. Stephen, 1476 The Demidoff Altarpiece National Gallery, London Read about it here |
Jack Yeats, "Wren Boys" Source: @LissadellHouse, twitter Read about The Hunting of the Wren here |
Seek Giacometti’s “The Palace at 4 a.m.” Go back two hours. See towers and curtain walls of matchsticks, marble, marbles, light, cloud at stasis. Walk in. The beggar queen is dreaming on her throne of words…You have arrived at the web home of Marly Youmans, maker of novels, poetry collections, and stories, as well as the occasional fantasy for younger readers.
Alas, I must once again remind large numbers of Chinese salesmen and other worldwide peddlers that if they fall into the Gulf of Spam, they will be eaten by roaming Balrogs. The rest of you, lovers of grace, poetry, and horses (nod to Yeats--you do not have to be fond of horses), feel free to leave fascinating missives and curious arguments.
Facebook thread on this, with parodies, jokes, and general silliness... HERE
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marly, for sharing the lovely images and links.
ReplyDeleteHope all is better with your wife!
DeleteShe is the unsinkable Molly Brown and will not be slowed down by such medical events. She is stronger and tougher than yours truly. Ever onward! Thank you, Marly.
DeleteGood, I am glad to hear it.
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