Gail Savage

The thing to understand about this is that this catastrophe in the UK has redounded to the political benefit of the very same people and political movement that pushed for it! Extremely perverse.

This is such an amazing painting - I can't stop exploring it. The details in the crowd scene alone are absolutely compelling and so poignant.

Like this small moment:

Saint Martin shares his cloak with a beggar: German woodblock print from 1490 for your Martinmas celebrations today.

Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...

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In which taxpayers once again have to foot the bill for the actions of the staggeringly arrogant and incompetent blowhards they elected into office.

Happy Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

I served a country that has not always served my people. I put on that uniform knowing that generations of Black soldiers before me were brutalized, disrespected, segregated, and still stood watch over a nation that often denied us basic humanity. 🧵👇🏾

Fountain pen and case engraved with "The Armistice was signed with this Pen in the Forest of Compiegne at 5am on the 11th November 1918".

To commemorate Armistice Day, we share this truly historic item: the pen that was used to sign the Armistice, at 5 a.m. on 11 November 1918. It was given to the Churchill family by the nephew of Admiral Wemyss, who as 1st Sea Lord signed the Armistice on behalf of the Government (BRDW V 5/1).

An illustration of poppies on a grassy cliff-edge, with a derelict building in the background.

We will be observing the national two-minute silence for Armistice Day at 11.00 today, Tuesday 11 November.

#ArmisticeDay

At the Cenotaph, by Siegfried Sassoon I saw the Prince of Darkness, wit… Standing bare-headed by the Cenot… Unostentatious and respectful, the… He stood, and offered up the follo… ‘Make them forget, O Lord, what t…

'I saw the Prince of Darkness, with his Staff,
Standing bare-headed by the Cenotaph:
Unostentatious and respectful, there
He stood, and offered up the following prayer.
‘Make them forget, O Lord, what this Memorial
Means; their discredited ideas revive'

2/2 Hannah Ranby, looking very grown up in her pearl choker, and painted in 1748 by William Hogarth.

Cute baby pix of the past: Gerard Anne Edwards Hamilton in his cradle, 1733. Has A+ doll in its own kiddie walker! And nice dog. By William Hogarth, born OTD 1697.

'Logan's Rock, St Levan,' (c1916) perfectly demonstrates the height of Laura Knight’s development in Cornwall, this work is part of a series of paintings she composed between 1915 and 1919 all sharing an elevated viewpoint, dramatic diagonal composition and vibrant colour.

2/2 End of the “rake’s progress” is Bedlam. Varieties of madness, watched (horribly) by genteel tourists. By William Hogarth, whose day is today.

Sarah Malcolm murdered three women in 1733 and was sketched in her prison cell, before being hanged, by William Hogarth. Anybody know another example of a prison portrait? I don't.

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Portrait of Madame Maillol,' (1895)
was painted in the second part of Aristide Malliol's career. His painting style altered after viewing Paul Gauguin's work at an exhibition in the Café Volpini in 1889; after Gauguin left for Tahiti, Maillol turned to sculpture.

2/2 When mighty Roast Beef was the Englishman's food, It ennobled our brains and enriched our blood. Our soldiers were brave and our courtiers were good: A little anti-vegetarian (& anti-French) ditty brought to you by William Hogarth.

Singing and smoking with Captain Lord George Graham in his Cabin 1745. Wig's off -- but dog at the right is wearing it instead! Painted by William Hogarth, born OTD in 1697.

Studies of his six servants in the 1750s: masterful oil sketch by William Hogarth, who was born on this day in 1697.

On a rather wet & miserable #MondayMorning I thought that I might try to lift the mood by posting something that might remind us of summer days gone by. This is "Lyme Regis" by John Cooper from 1934. #JohnCooper #LymeRegis #Dorset

War memorial plaque commemorating husband and wife, Acting Serjeant Harold Stanley Underwood and Nurse Elsie Janet Underwood.

War memorial plaque. St. Laurence Church, Alvechurch, Worcestershire. Commemorating husband and wife, Acting Serjeant Harold Stanley Underwood and Nurse Elsie Janet Underwood. Both gave their lives for their country. First World War. #LestWeForget

Remembrance Sunday,
With memories of the splendid Weeping Window at Hereford Cathedral in 2018.
Lest We Forget

Warner is up for reelection in 2026, and he is running hard. Kaine does not have to face voters until 2030. So he could perhaps ride out the backlash, but Warner could not.

This right here.

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This isn’t very hard, folks.

I just tried to send Tim Kaine a message, but it wouldn't go through. I expect his website has been deluged with messages.

The only thing Senate Democrats should be agreeing to is an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for millions of Americans buying plans on the health exchanges and releasing the Trump-Epstein files.

Ukraine is under russian missile attack right now ‼️ countrywide air raid alert, missiles in our airspace.

City ablaze at dusk. Frightening prospect by Aert van der Neer, whose day is today.