Το δώρο του Άγιου Βασίλη στη Φρέγια Ειρήνη: το αρκουδάκι που μιλάει την Ιρλανδική γλώσσα. Προσωπικό αγαπημένο κουμπί, αυτό που μας μαθαίνει να λέμε το εξάγωνο, "hexagon"! Εκτός από τις γλωσσικές ομοιότητες, το όνομά του συμπαθέστατου αρκουδακίου δεν θα μπορούσε να ταιριάζει με το μπλογκ μας πιο πολύ! Βρείτε το εδώ.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
Free association
Carlow, Ireland 2011
Kalloni, Tinos-Greece, 2010
A Palestinian child holds a sheep in his family farm in eastern Gaza City. Gaza, Palestinian Territory. 24/11/2009.
Muslims worldwide are preparing for Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, commemorating God's provision of a ram to substitute for Abraham's impending sacrifice of his son, where able Muslims offer an animal sacrifice during the feast rituals.
Counting Sheep by Russell Edson
A scientist has a test tube full of sheep. He
wonders if he should try to shrink a pasture
for them.
They are like grains of rice.
He wonders if it is possible to shrink something
out of existence.
He wonders if the sheep are aware of their tininess,
if they have any sense of scale. Perhaps they think
the test tube is a glass barn ...
He wonders what he should do with them; they
certainly have less meat and wool than ordinary
sheep. Has he reduced their commercial value?
He wonders if they could be used as a substitute
for rice, a sort of wolly rice . . .
He wonders if he shouldn't rub them into a red paste
between his fingers.
He wonders if they are breeding, or if any of them
have died.
He puts them under a microscope, and falls asleep
counting them . . .
wonders if he should try to shrink a pasture
for them.
They are like grains of rice.
He wonders if it is possible to shrink something
out of existence.
He wonders if the sheep are aware of their tininess,
if they have any sense of scale. Perhaps they think
the test tube is a glass barn ...
He wonders what he should do with them; they
certainly have less meat and wool than ordinary
sheep. Has he reduced their commercial value?
He wonders if they could be used as a substitute
for rice, a sort of wolly rice . . .
He wonders if he shouldn't rub them into a red paste
between his fingers.
He wonders if they are breeding, or if any of them
have died.
He puts them under a microscope, and falls asleep
counting them . . .
Friday, December 09, 2011
LISBOA
To the person who passes through this place
You that pass and raise your arm to me
before you hurt me, look at me well.
I am the heat of your home in the cold winter nights.
I am the friendly shade that you find
when walking under the august sun
And my fruits are appetizing freshness
That satisfy your thirst on the way.
I am the friendly beam of your house, the board of your table
the bed in which you rest and the wood of your boat.
I am handle of your hoe, the door of your dwelling
the wood of your cradle and of your own coffin.
I am the bread of goodness and the flower of beauty.
You that pass, look at me well and do no harm.
before you hurt me, look at me well.
I am the heat of your home in the cold winter nights.
I am the friendly shade that you find
when walking under the august sun
And my fruits are appetizing freshness
That satisfy your thirst on the way.
I am the friendly beam of your house, the board of your table
the bed in which you rest and the wood of your boat.
I am handle of your hoe, the door of your dwelling
the wood of your cradle and of your own coffin.
I am the bread of goodness and the flower of beauty.
You that pass, look at me well and do no harm.
Veiga Simões, Arganil, Maio de 1914
Veiga Simões was a brilliant Portuguese politician, diplomat, writer and journalist.
Veiga Simões was a brilliant Portuguese politician, diplomat, writer and journalist.
Labels:
Photography,
Travel
Location:
Lisbon, Portugal
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Lefkadian Magic Carpet
This stunning all-time-classic hand-made carpet with geometric patterns was made by my grandmother's grandmother in Kavalos village in the Greek island of Lefkada more than 150 years ago. For the past couple of weeks it has been lying full of colour on our Irish floor and it seems more contemporary and glorious than ever. Funny how mater travels in time and space. I bet if you told those hard-working and proud Lefkadian women that their artwork would end up two centuries later in Ireland they would not believe you, as mum said. This was a bridal dowry that was handed from generation to generation until it reached me. The natural colours used to dye the threads include walnuts, poppies, and egg yolks, among others! The wise art of poverty could show us one or two things about home economy in the present.My great great great great great great-grandmother I salute your imagination and your skilled fingers !
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
A Sky Full of Kindness by Rob Ryan
British artist Rob Ryan's whimsical story and cut-paper illustrations offer a poignant glimpse into the world of parenthood told as a tale of two birds overwhelmed by the responsibilities of raising a new life. A real artwork of visual and philosophical merit.
Available at Amazon.
Pictures in Instagram by Simon Lewin:
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Aesop's myths
I am finishing the day with a generous dose of the deep-cleansing Parsley facial masque formulated with superior clays and anti-oxidant botanical ingredients by Aesop.
"The combination of premium purified clays in this frequent-use masque gently draws out deeper facial impurities, whilst skin receives anti-oxidant protection via the inclusion of Parsley Seed and Rosehip Seed botanical extracts. Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque is designed to remove impurities and refresh the skin, preparing it for further treatment and hydration. An essential twice-weekly skin care addition for all skin types".
Now, beat that.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
You Know you're gonna be mine/ Το Ξέρεις οτι θα γίνεις δικό μου
Beautiful ring for the beautiful fingers that mother us all. Plus it is engraved with a very Greek-sounding word: Mama.
Όμορφο δαχτυλίδι για τα όμορφα δάχτυλα που μας φροντίζουν όλους μας. Επιπλέον, έχει σκαλισμένη μια πολύ Ελληνική λέξη: Μαμά.
(From the uber-talented jewelry designer Nora and St.Kilda).
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Το παράθυρο της γιαγιάς μου/ My granny's Window
"Όταν ανοίξει ένα παράθυρο θάναι παρηγορία", λέει ο Καβάφης. Το παράθυρο του σπιτιού της γιαγιάς μου της Ειρήνης στην Τήνο έμενε κλειστό μόνο τα μεσημέρια του καλοκαιριού και όταν άνοιγε, μυρωδιές από πατάτες τηγανιτές μας σταματούσασν από το παιχνίδι μας στα σοκάκια. Μεγάλη παρηγοριά τα ανοιχτά παράθυρα. Και όταν χρειαστεί να κλείσουν, να΄ναι για λίγο μόνο, μέχρι το επόμενο καλοκαίρι, με μια γλάστρα με βασιλικό στο περβάζι να περιμένει νέες αφίξεις...
"When a window opens, it will be a consolation", Cavafy says. My granny Eirini's window at her home in Tinos used to stay closed only during the summer afternoons, and when it was open, the smell of fried chips was the only thing that stopped us from our play in the alleyways. Open windows are a great consolation. And when they need to close, let it be only for a while, up until next summer, with a basil pot on the sill awaiting new arrivals...
"When a window opens, it will be a consolation", Cavafy says. My granny Eirini's window at her home in Tinos used to stay closed only during the summer afternoons, and when it was open, the smell of fried chips was the only thing that stopped us from our play in the alleyways. Open windows are a great consolation. And when they need to close, let it be only for a while, up until next summer, with a basil pot on the sill awaiting new arrivals...
Monday, October 03, 2011
Sunday, October 02, 2011
little man bearded lumberjack hat
Learning gender roles from an early age? : I wonder if anyone would try this on a girl. Still, what a great, fun, and practical idea...you can hardly go unnoticed with your little man wearing that!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Ειρήνη- Γ. Ρίτσος
Το Περιστέρι της Ειρήνης του Pablo Picasso.
Τ’ όνειρο του παιδιού είναι η ειρήνη
Τ’ όνειρο της μάνας είναι η ειρήνη
Τα λόγια της αγάπης κάτω απ’ τα δέντρα
είναι η ειρήνη. Ο πατέρας που γυρνάει τ’ απόβραδο
μ’ ένα φαρδύ χαμόγελο στα μάτια
μ’ ένα ζεμπίλι στα χέρια του γεμάτο φρούτα
και οι σταγόνες του ιδρώτα στο μέτωπό του
είναι όπως οι σταγόνες του σταμνιού
που παγώνει το νερό στο παράθυρο,
είναι η ειρήνη.
Όταν οι ουλές απ’ τις λαβωματιές
κλείνουν στο πρόσωπο του κόσμου
και μες στους λάκκους που ‘καψε η πυρκαγιά
δένει τα πρώτα της μπουμπούκια η ελπίδα
κι οι νεκροί μπορούν να γείρουν στον πλευρό τους
και να κοιμηθούν δίχως παράπονο
ξέροντας πως δεν πήγε το αίμα τους του κάκου,
είναι η ειρήνη.
Ειρήνη είναι η μυρουδιά του φαγητού το βράδυ,
τότε που το σταμάτημα του αυτοκινήτου στο δρόμο
δεν είναι φόβος,
τότε που το χτύπημα στην πόρτα
σημαίνει φίλος,
και το άνοιγμα του παραθύρου κάθε ώρα
σημαίνει ουρανός,
γιορτάζοντας τα μάτια μας
με τις μακρινές καμπάνες των χρωμάτων του,
είναι ειρήνη.
Ειρήνη είναι ένα ποτήρι ζεστό γάλα
κι ένα βιβλίο μπροστά στο παιδί που ξυπνάει,
τότε που τα στάχυα γέρνουν το ‘να στ’ άλλο λέγοντας:
το φως, το φως
και ξεχειλάει η στεφάνη του ορίζοντα φως,
είναι η ειρήνη.
Τότε που οι φυλακές επισκευάζονται να γίνουν βιβλιοθήκες,
τότε που ένα τραγούδι ανεβαίνει από κατώφλι σε κατώφλι τη νύχτα,
τότε που τ’ ανοιξιάτικο φεγγάρι βγαίνει απ’ το σύγνεφο
όπως βγαίνει απ’ το κουρείο της συνοικίας
φρεσκοξυρισμένος ο εργάτης το Σαββατόβραδο,
είναι η ειρήνη.
Τότε που η μέρα που πέρασε,
δεν είναι μια μέρα που χάθηκε,
μα είναι η ρίζα που ανεβάζει τα φύλλα της χαράς μέσα στο βράδυ
κι είναι μια κερδισμένη μέρα κι ένας δίκαιος ύπνος,
που νιώθεις πάλι ο ήλιος να δένει βιαστικά τα κορδόνια του
να κυνηγήσει τη λύπη απ’ τις γωνιές του χρόνου,
είναι η ειρήνη.
Ειρήνη είναι οι θημωνιές των αχτίνων στους κάμπους του καλοκαιριού
είναι τ’ αλφαβητάρι της καλοσύνης στα γόνατα της αυγής.
Όταν λες: αδελφές μου, – όταν λέμε: αύριο θα χτίσουμε.
όταν χτίζουμε και τραγουδάμε,
είναι η ειρήνη.
Η ειρήνη είναι τα σφιγμένα χέρια των ανθρώπων
είναι το ζεστό ψωμί στο τραπέζι του κόσμου
είναι το χαμόγελο της μάνας
Τίποτ’ άλλο δεν είναι η ειρήνη.
Και τ’ αλέτρια που χαράζουν βαθιές αυλακιές σ’ όλη τη γη,
ένα όνομα μονάχα γράφουν:
Ειρήνη.
Τίποτ’ άλλο. Ειρήνη.
Πάνω στις ράγες των στίχων μου
το τραίνο που προχωρεί στο μέλλον
φορτωμένο στάρι και τριαντάφυλλα,
είναι η ειρήνη.
Αδέρφια,
μες στην ειρήνη διάπλατα ανασαίνει όλος ο κόσμος
με όλα τα όνειρά μας
Δώστε τα χέρια αδέρφια μου,
αυτό ‘ναι η ειρήνη.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Archimede, you Superstar
Buoyancy Swimming suits by Archimede
The summer may be officially over, yet, ARCHIMEDE's beach wear can come handy during those winter-time swimming lessons for toddlers and older kids who need extra safety. Practical, intelligent, comfortable and safe, the buoyant swimming suit enables youngsters to learn easily how to swim.
The Archimede buoyancy swimming costume is a pretty alternative to arm floats. It allows the child to enjoy the water. That’s because he feels supported and safe. The buoyancy swimming costume will quickly help him to learn swim. The position of the floats across his chest allows the young swimmer to adapt the ideal position in the water. His movements are free and not disturbed by arm floats.
At the beginning of the “exercises” all 8 floats are inserted the bathing suit. When the child learned the fundamental basics of “how to swim” and gets more and more safe in “swimming”, one float after another can be taken of the swimsuit. At the sucessful end, no floats will be needed anymore and the child has learned in an easy way, how to swim!
The floats are removable and the prices and sizes vary. Check out the amazing collection of swimming gear and accessories for boys and girls: so very Saint Tropez/Club Med for stylish lilliputians...
http://www.archimede.be/
http://www.archimede.be/
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Bbk, όπως "Μπεμπέκα"
Ερωτευμένη με αυτό το χαριτωμένο φόρεμα Robe Lizzi taffetas pois argent από την Γαλλίδα σχεδιάστρια Catherine Seixo.
In love with this cute girl's dress Robe Lizzi taffetas pois argent by French designer Catherine Seixo.
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