I've often had this conversation with myself, about the value of life, and what we do in life. So many people want the immortality of being remembered. But that can come at a great cost. It's a tradeoff

Thank you! Once again, your writing is inspired, and inspiring. The pictures are wonderful. You actually saw the original painting that I've seen duplicated in countless places. That must have been something.

How very delightful, @katleya. I simply love this!

I haven't had this much fun baking since I was 10 years old and experimenting with the oven of my family's cast iron stove. I forgot those days, when baking was an adventure. What did I bake? I don't even

But yeah, we might have had a common ancestor a couple hundred generations ago! 😁 I am certain we do!!!😄

Isn't it exciting to feel history? It's in our blood. Not just yours and mine, but everyone's. I love to trace the movement of peoples across the world and across time. We are all connected, if we go far

Thank you! I love it all. I get to be Sicilian, Dutch, English, German... Puritans and Catholics. Huguenots. Calvinists. My heavens. It's no wonder I love history ;) Mutts are stronger :). Thanks for stopping

most are just overwhelmed by the amount of information and believe everything. I don't know. I think people read and choose to believe 'information' that reinforces their biases. There is so much out there.

Just read up on Pauline Hanson....good luck with that one! I've learned that I can't assume other people share my values. I would think it's a given to be kind and charitable. No! It's not. Otherwise,

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You're getting twice the workout with the two dogs :)

Thank you, @anggreklestari and @curangel. Your acknowledgement and support are very much appreciated🌸

The British spread over the world and left a trail of misery. Potato Famine--exported food while people starved. Great Famine in India 1876 did the same. All those great houses people love to visit in

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Wow, what an education. I had not idea. The things I don't know, which is why I stay away from the stock market. This means, for me, that if I were to invest in an index fund, I would want that fund to

Thank you for this lovely, very imaginative creation, @geila. In appreciation I am gifting you 2 HSBI tokens. Please continue submitting these lovely pieces. I enjoy them.

That is quite beautiful, @clemenp. What a wonderful use of color! Thank you for participating. In appreciation I am gifting you 3 HSBI tokens. Please continue with the wonderful work ;)

I'm sure many people would be thrilled to live a middle class life. I drive my daughter crazy with my determinedly positive perspective, but I often stop and think about such things (your statement above).

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George Washington fought the British army alone for eight years! If you think about it, this doesn't make much sense. The British army was organized and professional. They were battle-hardened. The American