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Wordless Wednesday

Wunderland

Something to add to the bucket list.

Titanic

There are times when you have to go through the motions, even though you know what the outcome will be. From Harry Chapin's song Dance Band on the Titanic: "I'm in the dance band on the Titanic. Sing Nearer My God to Thee. The iceberg's off the starboard bow. Won't you dance with me?"

Acrylics with glazes, Zig Painty, Dr. Ph. Martin's Spectralite Silver and whatever pen hit my hand first. A Gillotte 1068A, I think.

The Friday Five

Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor passed away this week.  She was stunningly beautiful and had such screen presence. Most people listing her movies would list her dramatic block-buster roles, but I loved her in her earlier and maybe less well known films.

1. National Velvet,  the spunky little girl who dared to dream she could win the Grand National race.

2. Father of the Bride follow the beautiful bride, Kay, as she and her mother plan the wedding. I confess I watch this movie for Spencer Tracy.

3. Cleopatra Taylor burns up the screen as the regal Queen of the Nile.

4. Life with Father Cousin Clara and her companion, Mary (Taylor) upset the clockwork running of the Day household. Mary develops a crush on the oldest son played by a baby Martin Milner in this turn of the 20th century period piece.

5. Ivanhoe, Rebecca of York risks her life and fortune to save Ivanhoe and England.

What's your favorite Elizabeth Taylor movie?

Invisible

Some days I wish I was invisible. Ever have those days? If you could have a super power, what would you choose?

Crayon, watercolor, F.W. acrylic ink, Gillotte 303

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