Today's birthdays are...

Igel by G.Uecker

Gunther Uecker born on 1930.

Hans Bellmer born in 1902 in Katowice, Poland.

Charles Grey born in 1764, Second Earl Grey and gave the name to bergamot flavoured tea.

Happy Birthday Jack!

Jack Kerouac born today in 1922. I like this photo!

Guess who? - Mugshot 10

Hydra

Hydra an island in Greece is a favourite of mine. No cars! Donkeys for big loads. The town of Hydra is built like an amphitheatre. The island itself is a big mountain really, quite arid, yet beautiful plants and flowers grow in abundance. Olive trees, vines, citrus trees, and rocky paths for walks with destinations like monasteries and small coves for swimming.

I started going a long time ago through a valued friend and felt instantly at home.

Every evening I would go and look at the sunset much like the above picture. The swimming is divine in the warm clear salty water. It is much more than a tesoro for me, it is one of those places to go to before this life is over.

I made friends with a donkey and I learned how to dive for sea urchins and tell the difference between male and female to get the right ones! Snorkelling is heaven, with sea horses and stars.

Going in spring and autumn are special times to go, the summer tends to get very hot indeed and many visitors come to the island.

Enjoy!

Etruria 1

Etruscan Dolium
Since reading Etruscan Places by D.H. Lawrence as a very young person I had always wanted to visit Etruria. When I finally was able to, just recently, I felt a deep kinship with the vulcanic landscape, the objects and figures, the history and the sites that I visited. I liked what I learned about the Etruscans. Slowly by slowly I will share here in DJANG about this culture.

Some cool record sleeves from the collection...

Here is some cover art which I like or find charmingly dated. The Raincoats, George Harrison, Nina Simone, Marianne Faithfull, Patti Smith, The Slits, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Enjoy!

Rupert Murdoch born today in 1931

This man wields far too much political power. I suggest he retires pronto!