2023-04-20 02512-kathy-052725 Phalaenopsis

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max – ƒ/2.2 1/61 7.5mm ISO200 – Galveston, TX

Source: Sharpshot Nature .Com 02512-kathy-052725 Phalaenopsis

Street Artist WD

Source: Flirting – By WD in Ura Vajgurore, Albania | STREET ART UTOPIA

After months of stalling, the US House of Representatives finally approved more than $61bn worth of military assistance to help Ukraine in its desperate defense against Russia, as well as billions for other allies including Israel and Taiwan.

In a bipartisan vote, 210 Democrats and 101 Republicans joined to support Ukraine, with 112 Republicans – a majority of the GOP members – voting against. 

Source: US House approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine after months of stalling | House of Representatives | The Guardian

…It’s amazing to think that fifty years have passed since Picasso’s passing and the birth of that extraordinary song! Time truly flies, doesn’t it? Picasso remains an unparalleled titan in the art world. His remarkable paintings continue to fetch millions of euros or dollars*, and his profound influence on the art scene is still vibrant and unmistakable. Even though Picasso was a man of the XIX Century, his philosophy, aesthetics, and artistry seamlessly transcend into the XXI Century, leaving an indelible mark…

Source: #art, Talking About Pablo Picasso… – JaZzArt en València

Our friend Keith writes about the latest sentencing of one of the perpetrators of the January 6th attempted coup/insurrection.  It was, I believe, the longest sentence handed down in any of the J6 cases yet, but … the ringleader, the person who incited and encouraged these people to storm the Capitol, may never even come to trial.  WHY???  Thanks, Keith, for all you do … and for the record, if you’re crazy, then so am I!!!

Source: But When Does The Ringleader Pay The Piper? | Filosofa’s Word

We visited in British Columbia last year. But this Cougar is staring at us with his blue eyes.

Cougar is laying on the Rock

Cougar is jumped on these rocks

Source: Cougar – British Colombia – 100CountryTrek.com

Hi all My entry for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday. Daffodil

The Daffodil’s Are Still Going Strong

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unloved, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” ~ Maya Angelou

Respite From the Storm

First Wood Anemone of this Spring! For Cee´s Flower of the Day.

Wood Anemone

For Debbie´s Six Words Saturday. From Sanssouci park in Berlin.

High fashion from the forgotten past?