Author Archives: brushedwithmystery

The Beauty of Colour: Vermilion

Posted on June 27, 2015 by brushedwithmystery

I credit Richard II for my most recent research project.  If he hadn’t been wearing a cloak painted with Vermilion kneeling before the Lapis Lazuli enrobed Madonna, in the famous Wilton diptych, I would never have started my exploration.  I … Continue reading →

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Chapter VII (Grandfather’s Journal continued 1916- age 16)

Posted on May 12, 2015 by brushedwithmystery

It was not half term but I secured the permission to go home for a week-end and Dick accepted my invitation to come along. Dad was now at Witley Camp and mother and Mrs. Wilkinson had a cottage in Milford, … Continue reading →

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Return

Posted on May 12, 2015 by brushedwithmystery

Looking at this last entry, I realize how long I have been away from this site.  It really has never been far from my thoughts. Each entry is an act of discovery; a new connection with the past and my … Continue reading →

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Grandfather’s Journal 1916

Posted on March 15, 2014 by brushedwithmystery

Shortly after I had arrived at Barnet the weather became colder and one clear frosty, Sunday morning Dick came and informed us all that there was ice on Totteridge Long Pond. Mrs. Lattimer readily gave me permission to spend the … Continue reading →

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American Soldier in World War II

Posted on March 15, 2014 by brushedwithmystery
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