A Dessert by Raphaelle Peale, 1814.
“Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.”-Marcus Aurelius
Happy (American) Thanksgiving!
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Fantastic quote.
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Agreed!
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Perfect match of a beautiful painting and an excellent quote.
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Thank you! I thought they fit the occasion.
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Peale was one of the best. Exquisite painting.
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Yes, he was!
This painting is just so wonderful.
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I love Thanksgiving! Ours (Canadian) was back in mid-October, but hearing about the American holiday is a good reminder that being thankful shouldn’t be contained to one day.
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Ah, yes! I know when Canadian Thanksgiving is (I have quite a few Canadian friends + I’ve traveled extensively in your fine country). I completely agree: being thankful should really be an everyday thing. Ultimately gratitude is what is most important about those holidays, that and family. Food comes a bit further down the list and, as far as I am concerned, shopping isn’t even on the list. 🙂
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Great pics!!!
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Thanks.
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