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London takes over fashion spotlight from New York

London Fashion Week kicked off with a splash of color, a touch of fall and a dose of fun on Friday as the first of dozens of catwalk shows got under way.

Obama honors achievements in arts, humanities

President Barack Obama on Monday honored several artists, writers and organizations for their contributions to the nation, and pledged to make the arts and humanities a priority for as long as he is in the White House.

Gurung at NY Fashion Week: From edgy to elegant

Prabal Gurung offered a dramatic runway show Saturday at New York Fashion Week starting with sharp, edgy black outfits with strong silhouettes, slashed sleeves and high-gloss patent leather, and ending with red carpet-worthy white gowns with feathers and gold lame.

Yes sir! Fashion Week trends going military

Fashion's top brass seems to like the military look for next fall. Three days into the seasonal previews at New York Fashion Week Saturday, styles for the urban battlefield have emerged as a trend.

Barbie's wardrobe celebrated at Fashion Week bash

Barbie threw open the sparkly, pink doors of her dream closet to rock a party she hosted for her fellow fashionistas.

Queen celebrates 60 years on throne

Tributes poured in to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday as she marked 60 years on the throne with a message vowing to continue serving the British people.

Legend, Kennedy Center program honor Marvin Gaye

Grammy award-winning singer John Legend surprised a high school choir Tuesday at the Kennedy Center to help start a program encouraging young artists to confront social issues with their art, in honor of the late Marvin Gaye.

Chanel takes off with blue-sky thinking

It was blue-sky thinking for Karl Lagerfeld, as he treated guests to a luxury jet-set experience in Chanel's spring-summer collection on the second day Tuesday of haute couture week.

Royal crackdown on fascinators at Ascot racecourse

They're good enough for the former Kate Middleton, but apparently not good enough for her husband's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Plans for Diamond Jubilee river pageant unveiled

Palace officials Wednesday announced details of a massive pageant on London's River Thames to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee year.

Gala premiere, then quiet 30th for Kate Middleton

After attending a gala film premiere in a full-length lacy evening gown, Kate Middleton stepped out of the public gaze Monday to celebrate her milestone 30th birthday in private.

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Foto Friday: Two Cats and a Window

  Found an very unusual photo this morning.

"Last Night I Found Myself"

Last night I took a trip To a land unknown Filled with happiness Seeds yet sown. Took a deep breath Looked all around Sights unseen With fertile ground. I heard a voice Coming from inside Listened closely Treasures to my mind. Where I was standing Was the same old place Void of  …

5 Ways to Develop as an Artist

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In 1904 in Pennsylvania, Mary Cassatt refused an award and in so doing reminded her audience of the spirit that gripped Paris during what might be described as a golden age of painting: "I...

Detrementally Determined

I yearn for the days of my youth from only one aspect. All the rest of the days of my youth can stay right where they are. I still to this day bury pieces of it ceremonially. All of the childish @!$%# piece by piece throw in with a happy hand. I feel more of the woman press into t …

The Legendary Graduate by Joseph D. Smith in Poetry

Source: Lulu

"The Legendary Graduate" is a poetry anthology published by Joseph D. Smith, who lives with Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism!

Billy Bragg - The marching song of the covert battalions - YouTube

Source: YouTube

Here we are seeking out the reds Trying to keep the communists in order Just remember when you're sleeping in your beds They're only two days drive from the texas border   How can a country large as ours Be scared of such a threat Well if they won't work for us They' …

Alec Wilder Music and Life - Born February 17, 1907

Source: alecwildermusicandlife.com

“Give me that warm feeling,That makes me believe again.Give me that soft answer,The kind you gave me way back when.Give me some true kindness,That brightens the sky again.Give me the best that's in you,And encouragement now and then.Dust off those long-lost manners!Bury a …

Andre Norton - Born February 17, 1912

Source: notablebiographies.com

“Perhaps it is because cats do not live by human patterns, do not fit themselves into prescribed behavior, that they are so united to creative people.” ~ Andre Norton

Stylist needed? Maybe not

She does have her ways....

Playing Against Type............A Writer's Open Forum

I am currently writing Part III of what has turned out to be a series, and it looks like it will become a short story. The strangest thing happened when I began writing this story called Do Not Disturb. I started out with a premise, a setting, and some relationship interaction.

Venice in the sixteenth century bird's-eye

Source: Tumblr

In the sixteenth century Jacopo de’ Barbari designed and engraved that masterpiece that still never ceases to amaze: the map of Venice as the crow flies.

Details Emerge of Whitney Houston's Funeral | Stop The Presses! (NEW) - Yahoo! Music

Source: Yahoo!

Details of the Great Whitney Houston's funeral. Pray for her soul, her family, friends and fans.

My Furamily

Here are the hairy members of the family.  I like them the best sometimes!  Dakota came into our lives in October of 2011 as an 8-week-old puppy and has been with us ever since.  A friend of my son's brought her over and told us it was our house or the shelter, so …

The teacher who beat a student in a rap battle

Source: Guardian Unlimited

30-year-old supply teacher and poet Mark Grist triumphed over 17-year-old MC Blizzard – and now vows never to use racist, sexist or homophobic language again

My latest creations Cherokee Copper Bracelets and arm bands

Osiyo everyone and Osdv Sunalei I haven't been on in awhile, have been busy. Life takes unexpected turns and I am in one of the curves but I have been busy. I have been writing music and poems but I have started crafting Copper bracelets.

"A Daughter To Time"

She was just a child A lonely one Left to walk alone And face the sun. Daughter to emptiness Trying to survive She'd give anything To make it out alive. A world full of sadness Troubled times With a longing A longing to survive.         &nb …

Severe & Censure

Severe & Censure standing like kings and queens on the dias of power pronouncing the edicts of value upon the heads of the righteous, the chosen, Severe & Censure while smiling curled smiles of pride and pretention. Wield those demoralized cliche' privileges with aplomb. …

Underwater dogs – in pictures | World news | guardian.co.uk

Source: Guardian Unlimited

Photographer Seth Casteel spent hours underwater in Los Angeles taking pictures of dogs chasing balls. Twelve dogs took part in the shoot, including labradors, a border collie, a dachshund, a bulldog, a Belgian tervuren and a King Charles spaniel.

Sony Apologizes For Accidentally Capitalizing On Whitney Houston's Death With UK Price Hike - The Consumerist

Source: Consumerist

In the wake of customer outrage over a price bump on two of Whitney Houston's greatest hits albums in the United Kingdom iTunes store, mere hours after she passed away last Saturday, Sony is rolling out the obligatory, "sorry we tried to capitalize on a super famous person's de …

Hug a Writer Today

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Writers don't always know they're appreciated as they stuggle to get words on the page.

Graffiti star's invisible secret found 24 years after death

Source: Raw Story

LONDON — Experts at London’s Sotheby’s auction house on Tuesday revealed they had discovered an invisible ink signature made by US graffiti icon Jean-Michel Basquiat on his painting “Orange Sports Figure”. The work will be the top lot in Wednesday …

57 Best Of Clever Romantic Valentines Day Photos

Source: visual insights

art, arts, cats, Comedy, crafts, crochet, dogs, drawing, funny, heart-coffee, hearts, humor, love,photography, Valentine, Valentine-cake, Valentine-cupcakes, Valentines-Day, Valentines-Day-photos

Poem for Whitney Houston - RIP (A heart's reach on Valentine's Day 2012)

I sing like A father, man, poet and priest because Drugs don’t discriminate the world is elevated to what [we] make of it -- by God’s grace. So, we need to love each other better than before especially in hard times. We need to heal, even the grandeur of our shadows r …

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