JL Johnson

Zentangle artist,mixed media dabbler, family genealogist, parent,grandma.Retired and loving it. Eclectic musical taste, loves to read, Capricorn, Rooster,

[LeoDaVinciWave @LeoDaVinciWave]

This intricate artwork is a micro-mosaic sculpture created by Italian artist Rebecca Di Filippo, depicting a human face using thousands of tiny, iridescent sea shell fragments.

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@kmbc WTF

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@wiseconnector Johnny

[Nessa + Macie Doodle 🇨🇦 @DoodleNessa]

Nessa: What are your plans for the fall?
Macie: Do you mean "autumn, or the collapse of civilization?
#dogsofx
#dogsoftwitter
#ThursdayThoughts

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My babies are named Paul, Lucas and Vicyoria. That's what is says on their bc's; not Paulie, Lucky, Luki or Vicky. People stop.

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@gary_hensel Very true

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1963, four little girls: Denise McNair(11), Carole Robertson(14),Addie Mae Collins(14) and Cynthia Dianne Wesley(14) were killed when white supremacists bombed the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham.

The bomber was found not guilty of murder.

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@ilovenostalgia We used it to peel potatoes and carrots.

[Inspirational Quotes @SeffSaid]

Life is like a party

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

During the mid-20th century, cats played an important role on ships as skilled rodent catchers. Sailors realized that having cats aboard helped control the population of rats and mice, which were notorious for damaging supplies and spreading diseases. These ship cats became valued members of the crew and were even given passports to acknowledge their contribution and ensure their safety during international travels.

The passports for ship cats were a unique and lighthearted tradition. While they didn't serve any legal or official purpose, they were created to recognize the cats' role and provide a form of identification. The passports typically consisted of a small booklet with pages that included the cat's name, description, and an area for their paw print.

When it was time to depart or dock in a foreign port, the ship's captain or crew members would present the cat's passport to the authorities as a fun way to document the feline's presence onboard. The cat's paw print, obtained using ink or paint, was added to the designated page, providing a personalized and whimsical touch to the document. This practice not only amused the sailors but also showcased the camaraderie they shared with their feline companions.

While these ship cat passports were not legally recognized, they symbolized the close bond between humans and their feline shipmates. They served as a reminder of the cats' essential role in maintaining a clean and rodent-free ship, thus safeguarding the crew's provisions and health during long sea voyages.

However, as the mid-20th century progressed and maritime practices evolved, the reliance on ship cats diminished with the advent of more effective pest control methods. With the decline in the need for ship cats, the tradition of issuing passports gradually faded away. Nevertheless, the memory of these seafaring felines and their unique passports continues to fascinate and entertain those interested in maritime history and the unique relationships forged between humans and animals at sea.

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Daily workout.. 😅

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@_EricLamarBeatz Be blessed

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Pale Blue Dot is a photo of Earth that was taken by the Voyager 1 space probe in 1990 from a distance of about 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles) as it was leaving our solar system. This is what Carl Sagan said about the photo:

"Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it, everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor, and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every 'superstar,' every 'supreme leader,' every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there — on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.

The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand. It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.”

[Wars @wars]

During WWII, Jews in Budapest were brought to the edge of the Danube, ordered to remove their shoes, and shot, falling into the water below. Sixty pairs of iron shoes now line the river's bank, creating a ghostly memorial to the victims. This memorial is known as 'Shoes on the Danube Promenade' and was created by Can Togay and Gyula Pauer.

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@Able2Rejoyce Missing you. Much love

[Stefano S. Magi @myworld2121]

Trying to give your friends the love and
support they need ... ❣️

(via FB)

[JL Johnson @BMLilith]

@paschamo Most definitely

[Art of Life 🦋 @Art0fLife_]

Amen