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Proof of walk this morning with Amigo and Cypher to Whitesand and Bulabog Beach ⛱️
“I have to work from my subconscious and just let the brush start pulling things out I didn’t know were in there. I had to use accidents and go with a focal point, taste, instinct, without being muddled, just flow over the canvas board. I follow the mood and the rhythms.” — Frank Frazetta
On this day in 1979, the Blondie single “Heart of Glass” went to #1 on the UK Singles Chart (January 3)
The song from the “Parallel Lines” LP also went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and also in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, #2 in Ireland and South Africa, #3 in Sweden, and #5 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein wrote an early version of "Heart of Glass", called "Once I Had a Love", in 1974–75, and recorded a demo of it.
The song was ultimately given the disco orientation that made the song one of the best-known Blondie recordings, and was referred to by the band as "The Disco Song”.
It went on to become a huge worldwide hit and helped propel Blondie from cult group to mainstream icons.
In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked the song #259 on its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
"Heart of Glass" ranked at #66 in the UK's official list of biggest selling singles of all-time, with sales of 1.32 million copies.
It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame as a recording of "qualitative or historical significance" in 2015.
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A peasant named Pahom overhears his wife and sister-in-law arguing. The sister, from the city, boasts of the advantages of urban life. Pahom’s wife defends their rustic toil, saying, "Busy as we are from childhood tilling mother earth, we peasants have no time to let any nonsense settle in our heads. The only trouble is we haven't land enough. If I had plenty of land, I shouldn't fear the Devil himself!"
The Devil, sitting unseen behind the stove, hears this. "All right," he thinks. "We will have a tussle. I'll give you land enough; and by means of that land I will get you into my power."
Thus begins Tolstoy’s devastating fable. Tempted by the chance to own more land, Pahom gets deeper into deals, moving to new frontiers, always grasping for more. His final opportunity comes from the Bashkirs, a nomadic people who offer him a seemingly insane deal: For a thousand rubles, he can have all the land he can walk around in a single day, from sunrise to sunset. The only condition: he must return to his starting point by sundown, or he gets nothing.
The story becomes a harrowing race against the sun. Greed fuels Pahom’s legs as he marks out a gigantic circuit, pushing farther and farther to claim the ultimate prize. Tolstoy masterfully tightens the screw with every step, transforming a simple walk into a metaphysical parable about ambition, greed, and the human condition. The answer to the title’s question arrives with one of the most famous and brutally concise final lines in all of literature. It is a perfect, terrifying story about the cost of limitless wanting.
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It’s Transformation Tuesday! 
Did you know that as they mature into adults, several species of coral reef fish completely change their colors and patterns?
These photos show the juvenile (black and white) and adult (blue and yellow) versions of the emperor angel fish.
The Magnificent Fontaines de la Concorde: Symbols of French Commerce and Navigation
Nestled in the heart of Paris at the Place de la Concorde, the Fontaines de la Concorde are two breathtaking monumental fountains that capture the elegance and ambition of 19th-century France. Designed by the renowned architect Jacques Ignace Hittorff, these fountains were completed in 1840 under the reign of King Louis-Philippe.
The south fountain, known as the Fountain of Maritime Commerce, celebrates France's prowess in maritime trade and industry. Its intricate sculptures and flowing water symbolize the nation's deep connection to the seas and oceans.
In contrast, the north fountain, the Fountain of River Navigation, honors the vital role of rivers in facilitating commerce and connectivity within the country. It serves as a tribute to the rivers that have shaped France’s geography and economy for centuries.
Together, these fountains embody the harmony of artistry and engineering, standing as enduring symbols of French ingenuity. Their location in one of Paris's most iconic squares makes them a must-see for anyone exploring the rich cultural tapestry of the city.
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🎬 Today is the 54th anniversary of the dystopian crime movie, A Clockwork Orange! It was released in US theaters on February 2, 1972 & starred Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri, & Miriam Karlin.
It was written & directed by Stanley Kubrick & it is based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Anthony Burgess.
It was nominated for 4 Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, & Best Picture & it was nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor-Drama for Malcolm McDowell, Best Director, & Best Motion Picture-Drama.
It is also listed on many of the American Film Institute's lists including their 100 Years, 100 Movies list at #70 & their 100 Years, 100 Thrills list at #21.
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God of Thunder
Kiss ‧ 1976
Okay? Y'all can start singing
Sing, huh? Sing
I can't hear it, not that damn loud
You've got something about you
You've got something I need
Daughter of Aphrodite
Hear my words and take heed
I was born on Olympus
To my father, a son
I was raised by the demons
Trained to reign as the one
God of thunder and rock and roll
The spell you're under
Will slowly rob you of your virgin soul
I don't wanna do it too loud
I'm the lord of the wastelands
A modern-day man of steel
I gather darkness to please me
And I command you to kneel
Before the-
God of thunder and rock and roll
The spell you're under
Will slowly rob you of your virgin soul
I can't do it, I do not want the noises
I am the lord of the wastelands
A modern-day man of steel
I gather darkness to please me
And I command you to kneel
Before the-
God of thunder and rock and roll
The spell you're under
Will slowly rob you of your virgin soul
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Last week in 1974, the Dolly Parton single “Jolene” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #92 (January 26)
Written and recorded by Dolly Parton, “Jolene” was the first single and title track from her album.
According to Parton, the song was inspired by a red-headed bank clerk who flirted with her husband, Carl Dean, at his local bank branch around the time they were newly married. In an interview, she also revealed that Jolene's name and appearance are based on that of a young fan who came on stage for her autograph.
“Jolene” was ranked #63 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2021.
The song was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014.
It was Parton's second tune to receive the prestigious honor - "I Will Always Love You" was included in 2007.
During an interview on The Bobby Bones Show in 2018, Dolly Parton revealed that she wrote "Jolene" on the same day that she wrote "I Will Always Love You".
On the charts it went to #3 in South Africa, #6 in New Zealand, #16 in Sweden, #60 in the US, #84 in Canada, and #99 in Australia.
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