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Art historian. Author of The Badia of Florence. Non-Resident Visiting Fellow, IATH virginia.academia.edu/AnneLeader. Italian art and architecture. Editor/creator of digitalSepoltuario sepoltuario.iath.virginia.edu. GenX. Dachshund enthusiast.

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Live Updates: Trump Says Hamas Is Ready for Peace and Tells Israel to Stop Bombing

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

03.10.2025 22:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why are they so upset about Bad Bunny?

03.10.2025 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Used to watch reruns with my Grandmother of Keeping Up Appearances. I choose to imagine that she and Mrs. Bucket are enjoying a laugh and cup of tea after long last.

03.10.2025 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh no!

03.10.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This image makes me so happy.

03.10.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lord I just got back from Europe where 1 US dollar only gets you 0.85 euro cents. Just can't handle all the greatness!!!

03.10.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was also about smearing Democrats....

03.10.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Every day, in every way, I find new reasons to be thankful for no longer being a university professor. So grateful I can be an Independent Scholar and Visiting Fellow -- not an easy path, but certainly one without major headaches like these.

03.10.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now THAT'S a title.... Sounds intriguing

03.10.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Big shout out to @repscfigures.bsky.social for sending me his email "#GovernmentShutdown: What You Need to Know & How We Can Help". Note that I have heard nothing from my actual GOP representative, but because I have contacted Rep Figures in the past, I was included on this helpful email blast.

03.10.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a small white puppy is walking down a brick sidewalk ALT: a small white puppy is walking down a brick sidewalk

And the fierce winds blowing through Florence have delayed my flight to Paris. Here's hoping I make my connection!

02.10.2025 08:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UC Researchers Get Their Grants Back  On September 22, the Northern District of California ordered the Trump administration to reinstate grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Transportation (DoT) and ...

More good news regarding canceled federal grants at www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/c....

Hoping to replicate the CA suit to get my team's #NEH funding back!!!

02.10.2025 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have maxed my bad news quota for the day. Grateful to all who mind the watch.

02.10.2025 06:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What happened to Silverio Villegas Gonzรกlez Immigration agents shot and killed an unarmed 38-year-old father outside Chicago on Fridayโ€”and their initial narrative of events was quickly disproven by videos captured by witnesses.

Absolutely vile. RIP Silverio Villegas Gonzalez. May your killers be convicted and your tragic loss be an inspiration to all Americans that we must stop ICE and the racist policies that lead to your death

unraveledpress.com/what-happene...

02.10.2025 06:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image Massacre of the Innocents from Annunziata Silver Chest by Fra Angelico

Massacre of the Innocents from Annunziata Silver Chest by Fra Angelico

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Otherwise we are doomed to the hellscape our so-called leaders seem determined to create/end

02.10.2025 06:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Detail of Santa Maria degli Angeli Last Judgment showing an angel holding hands with two blessed souls.

Detail of Santa Maria degli Angeli Last Judgment showing an angel holding hands with two blessed souls.

But I hold fast to the lesson of looking for beauty, even in the horror. Would that the so-called Christians running the USA do the same and find a way to love their neighborsโ€” our only obligation. /8

02.10.2025 06:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Though I miss them dearly, even after several decades, I am grateful they did not live to see the abominations that are taking place in the name of our government /7

02.10.2025 06:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Martyrdom of Saints Cosmas and Damian, predella from San Marco altarpiece.

Martyrdom of Saints Cosmas and Damian, predella from San Marco altarpiece.

It pains me greatly to think what he and my grandparents and their WWII veteran friends would think of the ghastly turn their country has taken. Of whether the lives of their friends and colleagues lost were worth the sacrifice /6

02.10.2025 06:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
John Howett, advocate of arts community

He was a #WWII vet and said that because man did so many things that were horrible, he wanted to focus the rest of his life on things humans did that were beautiful /5

www.emory.edu/EMORY_REPORT...

02.10.2025 06:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Detail from Santa Maria degli Angeli Last Judgment showing a saved soul in black robe and hood with a small Tau cross on his shoulder pressing his palms together in thanksgiving

Detail from Santa Maria degli Angeli Last Judgment showing a saved soul in black robe and hood with a small Tau cross on his shoulder pressing his palms together in thanksgiving

One day our professor said that @emoryuniversity.bsky.social had asked him to take a few minutes out of class to tell us why he did what he did. What led him to be a professor. /4

02.10.2025 06:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Christ as Man of Sorrows

Christ as Man of Sorrows

Seeing Christโ€™s closed eyes through his translucent blindfold moves and haunts me. Angelico used this motif several times. Including this amazing triptych from Hildesheim Cathedral /3

02.10.2025 06:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My dear undergraduate professor first introduced me to Beato Angelico over three decades ago. I will never forget seeing the slide with the fresco in San Marco of this same subject โ€” Christ Mocked /2

02.10.2025 06:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Annunziata Silver Chest Doors by Fra Angelico, detail of Peter holding his head in his left hand.

Annunziata Silver Chest Doors by Fra Angelico, detail of Peter holding his head in his left hand.

Some thoughts on beauty in terrible times /1

02.10.2025 05:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So truly terrible. I hope his killer is prosecuted. Thanks for the tip on the article

02.10.2025 05:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Silence of the Generals And the searing words of a veteran on the bench.

โ€œCan you imagine a masked Marine? It is a matter of honorโ€”and honor still matters. To us, masks are associated with cowardly desperados and the despised Ku Klux Klan. In all our history we have never tolerated an armed masked secret police.โ€

www.thebulwark.com/p/the-silenc...

02.10.2025 05:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The arrogance of Hegseth is breathtaking

02.10.2025 05:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is he okay???

02.10.2025 05:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Chilling. #SkyStorians

02.10.2025 05:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When the psych van comes, please take Miller too. He is a very sick man.

02.10.2025 05:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Amen sister. RIP

02.10.2025 05:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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