Dogs, Man’s Best Friend, Illustrated by Art, Ancient World to 20th Century

Human's Love for Dogs as Illustrated by Art, From Once Upon a Time to the 20th Century by Patricia Furstenberg, photo Simon Matzinger, Source Unspalsh

The old claim that a dog and a man are the best of friend is validated by numerous records, be it art, history, folklore or books. Yet it requires no proof to anyone lucky enough to enjoy the company of a dog in modern day’s society. The stories and the inspiration behind art such as this is what fuels my writing.

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Searching for the spirit of the great heart, Johnny Clegg, musical activist, pioneer, anthropologist – in Memoriam

Johnny Clegg - image courtesy Randexpr

I’m searching for the spirit of the great heart
To hold and stand me by
I’m searching for the spirit of the great heart
Under African sky
I’m searching for the spirit of the great heart
I see the fire in your eyes
I’m searching for the spirit of the great heart
That beats my name inside

Johnny Clegg, Great Heart
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Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris, a Visit before April 2019 Fire

Unique photos of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral before the April 2019 fire. Over 12 millions tourists visit Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris every year. It may seem like a vast number, but compare it to the billions who haven’t even heard of this breathtaking, this époustouflante church nestled on a tiny island in the City of Lights and you can consider yourself lucky to be one of those few millions.

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