Monthly Archives: December 2014

2014 in review

Posted on December 31, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 8,000 times in 2014. If it were a NYC subway … Continue reading →

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“Dies Bildness” by Jonas Kaufmann

Posted on December 27, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

A tenor sings a Tamino aria from Die Zauberflote. I believe he has just seen a picture of Pamina and fallen in love with her.

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Adoration of the Shepherds Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Posted on December 25, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

A Merry Christmas everyone !

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Films About Women 18

Posted on December 24, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

1 Vera Drake I had never seen the actress Imelda Staunton until Vera Drake. She was very impressive. She embodies the average matron and yet she packed such a punch in this film. She evokes sympathy and, at the same … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Random “Cleveland ‘Die In'” Thoughts

Posted on December 21, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

I stumbled upon a protest in Cleveland, demanding justice for Tamir Rice, a twelve year old boy who was shot by a Cleveland police officer. Tamir was black, and he was carrying a toy gun. 1 I am not sure … Continue reading →

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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Posted on December 20, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

Just in time for Christmas season.

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John the Baptist by Leonardo da Vinci

Posted on December 15, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

Apparently, this painting was done towards the end of Leonardo’s life. This painting has appeared on my blog before as a visual aid for a post. A Hershey Kiss to the first person who can name the blog post where … Continue reading →

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Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber

Posted on December 14, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

Last weekend I went to the Cleveland Orchestra for the first time in almost ten years. The last time I went I heard The Lord of the Rings Symphony, and my friend proudly proclaimed that she had died and gone … Continue reading →

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Surprisingly common irrational ideas that can affect your quality of life

Posted on December 13, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

Originally posted on Everyday Positive Psychology:
Have you ever wondered why someone people seem to struggle through life while others breeze through it? Have you ever compared yourself to someone in a similar situation and wondered why they seem so…

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Immaculate Conception by Peter Paul Rubens

Posted on December 8, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

There is a strong sensuality to some of Peter Paul Rubens’ paintings, and this painting seems to be an example. He portrays the Virgin Mary not as a sweet girl, but as a voluptuous woman. I don’t know what that … Continue reading →

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