Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Tales from childhood: Day in the city.

It was an important day for Sophie. She and her grandmother visited the city centre. Little Sophie took part in sports competitions!

She ran a long way, caught the ball, and climbed. Granny saw a granddaughter during sports competitions.

At the end Sophie appeared on the scence. She said several words about sport in her life. Also, child had a silver ball as a gift.

Granny said that sport is needed for good health.

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Wooden blocks with numbers 1 2 3 isolated on white background

Monday, November 26, 2018

Tales from childhood: A brave boy.

Little Mark was just four years old. He liked playing with Sophie and her friends. But the boy was afraid of the long path on a green grass. Mark thought that was a hole in the grass.

Then Sophie and Beth explained that insects live in the green grass. Boy didn't believe that. He imagined a big hole on the way.

Sophie decided to go to brushes and tree. She found a lady bug. Little Mark saw this insect. Beth and the boy went on the way. Mark found ants and yellow butterfly.

So, he became a fearless and brave child.

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Juicy fresh ears of young green wheat and ladybug on nature in spring summer field close-up of macro with free space for text .

Friday, November 23, 2018

My own fairy tale.

The prince and princess lived in a large castle. Their house had a lot of beautiful rooms and amazing furnitures. Young lady loved it! Pink walls were so cute! Sometimes she remembered about her life in a tower. There were pink walls and curtains in princess's room in a tower.

Young spouses often visited different magical places. Fantasy forest with bright old fairies. Enormous oak was very big and strange. Kind wizard with long white beard appeared here. When he wanted to create his potion for good dids. Unicorns and their babies! Silver horns and rainbow tails... Nice view. Princess liked it! It was a good time for the couple. Also, wife and husband visited water places. Lakes with clean waves, beautiful mermaids lived there. But lady didn't like lake. She admired the forest and the creatures in it.

Fairies and elves lived in a castle, too. They helped the young woman. One of the fairies became princess's friend.

Once upon a time when prince wore his iron helmet, sword, and shell. Young man went to fight with fire dragons. They were dangerous creatures! On that day princess and fairy decided to go to old wise rose. They saw a long tower. In the garden was an old rose. Flower wasn't very bright. She said that to be a good spouse very difficult. Delicious food and clean house are important, too. Woman must be with man in different situations. They can be unusual. Princess remembered these words for long time.

Also, young lady and her friend found a newborn unicorn on the way. Fantasy creature was very nice. So, friends took this animal.

Princess thought about wise words all day. "Wife must be with her husband in different situations." She looked serious on that moment. Even old elf asked lady: "What's happened?"

In the evening prince returned at comfortable castle. Princess kissed and hugged her husband. She felt his warm. After they had a good time.

White horse and unicorn lived in the royal yard. Animals had different feelings to each other. Unicorn was little and needed care. Fairies and elves fed them good. But white horse was jealous about baby unicorn.

Prince loved his wofe very much. Princess reminded him of one of the fairies who cared for him as a child. Kind and beautiful woman.

Mermaids were other type of women. Prince saw them as a young man. He was glad that he met a princess.

Several years later pretty babies in the family appeared. They looked like angels! Prince and princess were happy! Spouses became parents.

It was a simple day for family. Young father go to work with a white horse. Princess and babies were at home. Mother cared for them. Prince didn't returned to the castle. Lady was very worried about her husband.

Witch and her cat, did magical things for prince. His white horse and helmet disappeared. Young father became weak and strange. His arms and legs had serious magical scars. It was horrible for family! Princess wanted to cry about this condition! Elves and fairies cared for ill prince.

Lady remembered words of wise rose about wife. She understood... And cried. After princess hugged her children and husband. Fairies admired their power of love! Some of them cried, too.

Young woman didn't leave her husband in a hard situation. It was important for all.

Wise rose said true about a good wife. Prince loved his children and cried with them. They supported father.

Husband and father passed away... Widow and children visited his grave in the forest. Princess cried, kind wizard listen her. He said about love. It's important feelings for our life.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Artemis.

Artemis was a goddess of hunt, forest, and moon. Her parents were Zeus and Leto. She had symbols such as: bow, moon, arrows, and hunting dog. Also, Artemis had her own temple.

The goddess had relations with other mythical characters. There are many different stories about her.

Sculptures and artists created statues and paintings of this goddess.

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Ancient Greek goddess Artemis with a bow and arrows is in the tunic and two dogs. Drawing on a black background with the crack and aging effect.

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Artemis Sculpture. Statue of a female hunter with a bow and arrow.

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Artemis, ancient Greek goddess greek of the hunters. Ancient Greece mythology. Flat illustration. Isolated on white background. Raster version.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

History of Netherlands.

Netherlands is situated in Northwestern Europe. This country is known for flowers, such as tulips, windmills, and cycling.

Netherlands has an interesting history. Little country took part in wars and revolutions. Conflicts were different. Holland fought with neighborhood countries, too. 

Also, in Netherlands there are many museums about history. People visit this country often.

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Landscape with tulips, traditional dutch windmills and houses near the canal in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands, Europe

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Hand drawn of Netherlands map, vector illustration

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Flag of Netherlands Raised Up in The Sky

Monday, November 12, 2018

Figure skating.

Figure skating is a winter sport. It appeared many years ago. This sport is played during Winter Olympic Games.

Figure skates are important for this sport. Also, figure skating has its own terms and rules.

Competitions can be as individuals or duos.

Source of image:

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A vector illustration of Figure Skating Athletes Competing

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Eurystheus.

Eurystheus was a son of Sthenelus and Nicippe and grandson od Perseus. Also, he was know as a king of Tiryns.

His wife was Antimache. Eurystheus commanded during 12 Labours of Hercules (Heracles).

There are many paintings of this character.



Monday, November 5, 2018

Great people: Pablo Picasso.

Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in Malaga, Spain. He was a son of Jose Ruiz Blasco and Maria Picasso Lopez.

Since early childhood Pablo Picasso liked arts. Future artist studied in Academy of Arts. Also, Picasso worked in Malaga.

He used Cubism and Surrealism in his own works. Pablo Picasso's famous paintings: Three Musicians (1921), Girl before a Mirror (1932), Dora Maar au Chat (1941).

Artist was married two times. Also, he had several children.

Pablo Picasso died on April 8, 1973, Mougins, France.




Sunday, November 4, 2018

Literature. Part forty four.

                                      Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

This book was written in XIX century. There were very different characters in it. Jim Hawkins was the main character. Long John Silver, Dr. David Livesey, Captain Alexander Smollet were main characters, too.

Friends had voyage in the sea. On the way they met pirates. Other adventures happened with them on the island.

At the end characters returned home with treasures. They used them.

Famous adventure novel was translated to many languages. There are many movies and cartoons created about this story. Artists draw pictures of it.

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Captain Smollett cartoon character Treasure Island

Friday, November 2, 2018

Recipe of homemade dish with pasta, eggs, and cheese.

Ingredients:

Pasta-200 g
Cheese-100 g
Eggs-2
Oil-1 table spoon
Milk-1 table spoon
Salt-1 tea spoon
Pepper-1/3 tea spoon


Boil pasta in salted water during several minutes. After add oil.



Mix in one bowl: two eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.




Prepare cheese.



Add eggs and cheese to the pasta.



Cook this dish during 5-10 minutes.



Bon Appetit!

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Famous people and their quotes. Part thirty.

                                             Queen Victoria.

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Queen Victoria, Franz Xaver Winterhalter studio, 1843, German/English painting, oil on canvas. Victoria had been Queen for only five years when this portrait was painted

“We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist.”

“I don't dislike babies, though I think very young ones rather disgusting.”

“Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.”

Source of image:

https://www.biography.com/people/queen-victoria-9518355