the sleeping beauties

Van Gogh began his work influenced by the Dutch Masters. He was intrigued by the Masters' power to enjoy shadow and light-weight. He also found an association inside painting of common events and/or people. For instance, The Potato Eaters captures several peasants seated for any meal. The painting is dark, yet, light radiates from the faces. Between June 25 and 26, 1876, a combined force of Lakota and Northern Cheyenne led the United States 7th Cavalry in a battle near the Little Bighorn River with what was then the eastern fringe of the Montana Territory. The engagement may be known by a few names: the Battle of Greasy Grass, the Battle of Little Big Horn, and Custer's Last Stand. Perhaps the most famous action from the Indian Wars, it absolutely was a remarkable victory for Sitting Bull with his fantastic forces. They defeated a column of seven hundred men led by George Armstrong Custer; five of the Seventh's companies were annihilated and Custer himself was killed in the engagement along with 2 of his brothers plus a brother-in-law. Known as the battle that left no white survivors, Little Big Horn has inspired over 1,000 art pieces, including over 40 films. Here are four from the best... French Spiderman Alain Robert has finished his latest climbing the tallest building in the world. Alain has successfully reached the top in the tapered spire across the 160th floor from the building. The 47-year-old is renowned for climbing buildings all over the world just using bare hands and climbing shoes. How often you think about career advancement? I recall a time within my life when I lived every day like it were just a step on the method to the landing of success. That was until I had a conversation having a Janitor, Bobby that taught me to be put my way through perspective. I have over two decades of success being a business owner in primarily medical care and I am grateful that I a possiblity to meet and be educated by Bobby when I did. What rockhound just isn't acquainted with the red and yellow flowers, orbs, and poppies within this highly preferred cutting material? We have all 'ooohed and aaahed' viewing the slabs and cabs at gem shows. With each cut exposing a succession of unexpected patterns I have often been surprised at my finished gems, (though I would always say, "Yep, that is the look I was opting for.")