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The symbol of communication

Julia ♦ August 30, 2021 ♦ 9 Comments

“Since Iris is the Greek goddess for the Messenger of Love, her sacred flower is considered the symbol of communication and messages.” — Hana no Monogatari One year ago today I sent a special birthday wish to one of the most faithful readers of this blog. You don’t see her name in the comments or …

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The perturbing mystery

Julia ♦ August 30, 2020 ♦ 12 Comments

“The butterfly’s attractiveness derives not only from colors and symmetry: deeper motives contribute to it. We would not think them so beautiful if they did not fly, or if they flew straight and briskly like bees, or if they stung, or above all if they did not enact the perturbing mystery of metamorphosis: the latter …

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The ultimate sophistication

Julia ♦ May 18, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo Da Vinci Though I’ve confessed to my love of ornamentation, I also admire artists who can produce memorable works with clean lines and few details. Often this type of art has to grow on me over time, as with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly known as “The Wall.” But sometimes, …

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