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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Art and Beauty Tuesday--Portrait of Lincoln

This painting is thought to be the earliest portrait of Abraham Lincoln. It was discovered in the home of Mildred Downing, who died in her 90's and left no heirs. Mildred's aunt Mattie Dee Todd, was the first cousin of Lincoln's children, only one of whom survived to adulthood, and Mildred had in her possession at the time of her death, trunks owned by Mary Todd Lincoln as well as a genealogy letter and other historical documents.

Miniatures were frequently painted upon a couple's engagement and it is believed that this is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln had painted for Mary Todd when they became engaged in 1842. The facial features, tilt of the head, and even the hair is decidedly Lincoln's.

For more information on this intriguing portrait, go to LincolnMiniature.com .

Monday, July 4, 2011

Music Monday--Lincoln Portrait

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Lincoln Portrait was written by American composer Aaron Copland and is one of the premiere pieces of American music.

Today is the 235th anniversary of the founding of the United States and this weekend was the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War so I thought it would be appropriate to use this piece, which remembers Lincoln in words and music, played by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and narrated by Gregory Peck.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival

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Sunday Snippets is brought to you each week by RAnn at This, That and the Other Thing.

We finally reach the end of Vivaldi's Gloria! Take a listen to this week's Music Monday and enjoy. Art and Beauty Tuesday was Lego street art--creative and unusual. Poetry Wednesday was Roses by George Elliott.

This week I also talked about PTSD awareness, finding your prayer style and the radical love of the Sacred Heart.