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Dichotomy
Under Grecian arches The flourish of tulle fills the empty spaces Virginal white. Music box dancers Dreaming of more. Posture, alignment, discipline and flexibility En pointe with the whim of the instructor. The cane is not just for show. A … Continue reading
Posted in Art, poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged art, ballet, creativity, Degas, poem, poetry
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A Deadly Colour
Matilda Scheurer and Frances Rollo were killed by emerald green. History only remembers what is noteworthy at the time, and usually for a reason. We know the last few days of Matilda Scheurer and Frances Rollo, but will never know … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art history, children, Education, England, historical, Medical history, Uncategorized
Tagged arsenic, art, Art history, Edvard Munch, emerald green, health, history, Napoleon, Scheel's green
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The Truth about Rescue Annie
She is called the most ‘kissed face in history’, but we know her as Rescue Annie. Most of us will at one time or another meet her in a First Aid class, and be forced to test our CPR techniques … Continue reading
Posted in Education, historical
Tagged art, Asmund Laerdal, CPR, James Elam, L'Inconnue de la Seine, Peter Safar, Rescue Annie
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Primavera
The Goddes of love stands aloof Around her life swirls With the wind of Zephyrus Colour magnifies beauty The trees are ripe with fruit Women are round with life An allegory Lacking the beauty of passion and lust Cupid is … Continue reading
The Wait
The ear receives the news The brain echoes Words and air are caught-caged Skin freezes Blood boils Stomach becomes a vortex Acid “More time” Might as well be a knife in the heart