There was an artist who worked from a studio in his home and specialized in nudes. He had been working on what he thought would be a masterpiece for several months now.
As usual, his model reported, and after exchanging the usual greetings and small talk, she began to undress for the day's work.
He told her not to bother, that he felt pretty bad with a cold he had been fighting. He told her that he would pay her for the day, but that she could just go home. He just wanted some hot tea and then, off to bed.
The model said, "Oh, please, let me fix it for you. It's the least I can do."
He agreed and told her to fix herself a cup, too. They were sitting in the living room just exchanging small talk and enjoying their tea, when he heard the front door open and close, then some familiar footsteps.
"Oh my God!" he whispered. "It's my wife! Quick - Take your clothes off!"
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Sending good vibes
Bush fires are raging in many parts of Australia yet again. The temperatures dropped overnight, much to the relief of the firefighters, but they're set to rise again by Friday. Tasmania was the worst hit, followed by New South Wales and Victoria.
I chatted to our son Paul, who lives in Melbourne, and he said conditions are pretty bad. So far, there are no reports of human fatalities, but there were devastating losses of livestock.
Let's all do a rain dance for our Australian friends. They need a lot of rain!
Here are some pictures of the fires:
I chatted to our son Paul, who lives in Melbourne, and he said conditions are pretty bad. So far, there are no reports of human fatalities, but there were devastating losses of livestock.
Let's all do a rain dance for our Australian friends. They need a lot of rain!
Here are some pictures of the fires:
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| Tasmania |
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| In Tasmania, a grandmother led her grandchildren to the sea, the only safe place... |
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| New South Wales: The smoke darkens the sky and it looks like night time |
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| One of the fires from a distance |
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| Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield took this photo from the International Space Station |
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Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Monday, 7 January 2013
Protective mother
Peter found this story today:
Look into her eyes as she cradles her newborn baby and you know she's not going to let anyone mess with the little ape.
Keepers at Twycross Zoo, Warwickshire, have so far been unable to get close enough to 16-stone (224lbs) Ozala to determine the sex of the infant, born four days ago.
Read more on the Daily Mail.
Look into her eyes as she cradles her newborn baby and you know she's not going to let anyone mess with the little ape.
Keepers at Twycross Zoo, Warwickshire, have so far been unable to get close enough to 16-stone (224lbs) Ozala to determine the sex of the infant, born four days ago.
Read more on the Daily Mail.
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Modern fairy tale
Normally I don't post stuff about politics, but I found this video very sweet (and accurate), so I'd like to share it with you. It's narrated by Ed Asner.
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