During the middle ages, jesters had to liven up things. They were often either deformed (e.g. a lump), small of posture, and had a big mouth and ears. Paep Thoon, who lived in Leuven during the 15th century (1430-1487), was such a character. He was an organist at the fraternity of the Holy Sacrament at [...]
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Poppies for Peace
During my visit to the M Museum in Leuven I noticed these poppies through a museum window. They reminded me of the poppies in the moat at the Tower of London. When I got home I looked up the website that was advertised to find out more about them:
Poppies for Peace is based on an [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 8th 2015
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Blenheim – The Roundel
Previously referred to as the ’roundabout’, in 2012 the Roundel was restored and turned into a beautiful water feature.
The late 1890s and early 1900s saw the Roundel at its finest, but the 21st century saw this garden feature in need of restoration and rejuvenation. In early 2012, the 11th Duke of Malborough, with the generous [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 6th 2015
Whilst reading about the artist Bob Murray I was reminded of my visit to The Museum of Steel Sculpture in 2012. The sculptures were dotted around a 10 acre woodland site in Coalbrookdale. On arrival we were greeted by Pam, the co-founder of the museum as we gave her the nominal museum entrance fee. The sculptures [...]
19 Comments CherryPie on May 20th 2015
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Ascension
I ascend unto My Father and your Father
8 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2015
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Love seeks no cause beyond itself and no fruit; it is its own fruit, its own enjoyment. I love because I love; I love in order that I may love.
Saint Bernard
11 Comments CherryPie on Apr 5th 2015
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The Resurrection of Jesus
4 Comments CherryPie on Apr 5th 2015
