in this random rambling thread we post random pictures

[Gargoyle]

Happy Valentines Day! (this is another photo I took at Staglieno Cemetery)

 

[N F C]

And a Happy Valentine's Day to you Eggsy!

 

[Cold Canadian]

Here's another mind blower. Caterina Campodonico sold peanuts and cakes on the streets of Genoa, and saved up her coins to be able to commission this sculpture, created by Lorenzo Orengo in 1881. He completed the work while she was still alive to see it. This sculpture is a demonstration of the democratization of Italian society in the late 1800's. While it remained a very structured and hierarchical society, for one of the first times in history even the poorest could stand up with dignity and look the rich and powerful in the eye, taking pride in what they made of themselves irregardless of the circumstances of their birth.



I'm posting occasional pix here, but I'm posting new ones every day on FB. If you're there, please "like" the page to see lots more of these masterpieces and share the pix with your friends. We need to spread the word and gain some social media traction to be able to expand our efforts to restore and preserve these art works.

https://www.facebook.com/StaglienoSculpture

Truly exquisite ! The patience and skills required are mind blowing , and for the lucky few who had enough to commission a piece as this , what a honour

 

[Pasha838]

 

[drumstick diva]

Am I the only one who sees nothing but a blank page? My brother thought changing my browser would help - absolutely not.

 

[Cynthia12]

We had Cockers and they mainly selected their section of the bed and stayed there - so that was cool. Well except for Sparkle. She liked to snuggle under my throat and every time she swallowed - it tickled me and drove me nuts. Course she was a young dog and full of herself.

I'll never forget our Cocker..he was a mix, but looked pure. He was a tri color. Loved that dog! Herculese.

 

[drumstick diva]

Cynthia, do you have a photo???

 

[Cynthia12]

No.

I wish, that was back in the 70's, but, I do have a piece of his hair, from his curly ear. I'll keep it forever.

 

[Cynthia12]

So beautiful!

 

[jeanetteiacovon]

No love this and love squerrils they are adorable, look how smart he is trying to get a drop of water. I love these little guys.