Thank you, pupils!

You've really made my day!!!!

Mrs P. (collector of fine understated china!)

My dream destination, by Jade

If I had to choose a country for a visit, I would choose the United States.

If you like walking in mountains or relaxing on the beach, it is possible!

There are also all the museums and the historical monuments it is possible to visit for those who do not like open areas.
So, whether you are attracted by the snow, the sea or the museums, this country is made for you!

Indeed other activities offer themselves to you but it belongs to you to discover them.

Have a nice trip!

                                                                                                   Jade

Happy Valentine, everyone!

                                                       Mrs P.

Tattoos, by Ghost Wolf

 

TATOO

Etymology : The word tattoo originates from the Tahitian "TA-TU" which itself derives from the phrase "TA-Atouas" composed of "TA" (drawing) and "Atouas" (spirit). Indeed, the natives marked their bodies and to conciliate the graces and favors the protection of their mind, their "guardian angel".

First apparition: In any case, certainly not in China as is a persistent legend, the Hindu legend of CYRROHEE and Bantas is mentioned. Ötzi: the Iceman
This frozen human was found in the Austrian Alps 5,300 years ago. This is the oldest known tattooed. He has 57 tattoos, some of which appear to be the treatment of arthritis in joints such as ankles, knees and lower back.

History: Closer to us and Europe, we find traces in Gaul, the ethnic groups "British" (CESAR note in "De Bello Gallica" that all the Britons stain the skin with a coloring matter of blue tint. ").
The Romans used tattoos to mark the mercenaries, slaves, criminals and heretics. So after the Battle of HASTINGS, mutilated and decapitated body of King ARNOLD could be identified by the word "EDITH" it was tattooed on his chest.

The early Christians of the East, and especially the Copts were tattooed symbols of their religion, this custom has also perpetuated a long time (until the twentieth century) among the pilgrims visiting Jerusalem.

In the Middle Ages, Rome banned tattooing.

Technical: Since 1891, when the first electric tattoo machine, tattoos are made in the West (at least by professionals) by means of this device working at a rate of 3000 to 5000 bites / min; the very fine needles (from 0 , 10 / 0.12 mm) are welded to a support rod attached to the machine.
 After the pattern is chosen, the tattooist makes a sanitization of the party to tattoo then reproduces the pattern is traced with a pencil freehand or using a layer transfer, the actual operation can begin.
The outline is pricked by a beam of one or three needles according to the desired fineness of the line, then he proceeds to shading (if applicable) and then fill in with color beams from June to August needle assemblies in "round "or" comb ".
Once finished, the tattoo is again cleaned with antiseptic and covered with a healing ointment and covered with a sterile non-adherent.
 Dressing should be renewed three times daily for 3 days.

                                                                                                                    By Ghost Wolf

Ok, Ghost Wolf, you really are a specialist!!! And you reader, do you have any interesting tatoos?
                                                                                                                    Mrs P.

Charles Dickens was born 200 years (and one day) ago!

And Ghost Wolf won the game! Well done, Wolfy!

Mrs P.

Game: find out who it is, by Mrs P.

Today is Charlie's birthday!
If you find out who Charlie really is (in the comments) you'll win a prize! (a nice one!!!)

Mrs P.

It's a diamond jubilee (60 years), by Mrs P.

The Queen of England has been so for 60 years: today is the anniversary of her becoming Queen.
Happy anniversary, your majesty!

                                                                           Mrs P. ;-)

A very good exhibition, at the Natural History Museum (in Bourges), by Mrs P.

Isn't it adorable?

It's part of an exhibition called "Wildlife photographers of the year" and it's really worth the visit!

If you like photos and wildlife, you'll have a good time!

Mrs P.

A TV series I like: Dexter, by the Furious Skyline

Dexter Morgan is a fictional character in a series of novels by Jeff Lindsay , adapted into the SHOWTIME tv series DEXTER.

In both the novels and the tv series , DEXTER is a forensic blood spatter analist who works for the fictitious Miami-Metro Police Departement ; in his spare time, he is a serial killer who preys on other murderers who have escaped the justice system.

He follows an elaborate code of ethics and procedures taught to him in childhood by his foster father, Harry Morgan, which hinges on two principles : Dexter can only kill people after finding evidence that they are guilty of murder , and he must dispose of all evidence so he never gets caught.

The program's first season was largely based on the first novel, Darkly Dreaming Dexter, but the following seasons veered away from the rest of the book series.

In the television program, Dexter is played by Michael C. Hall . He has received rave reviews for his portrayal, both critically and popularly, and he won a Golden Globe Award in 2009 for best actor in television series or drama for his portrayal of Dexter Morgan in the fourth season.

Psychological profile

Since childhood, Dexter has felt homicidal urges directed by an inner voice he calls "the Dark Passenger"; when that voice cannot be ignored, he "lets the Dark Passenger do the driving."

He abides by a moral code taught to him by his adoptive father, Harry Morgan, in which he only allows himself to kill people who are themselves murderers. Dexter considers himself emotionally divorced from the rest of humanity in his narration, he refers to "humans" as if he is not one himself.

He makes frequent references to an internal feeling of emptiness and says he kills to feel alive.

He claims to have no feelings or conscience, and that all of his emotional responses are part of a well-rehearsed act to conceal his true nature. He has no interest in romance or sex; he considers his relationship with his girlfriend (and eventual wife) Rita Benett to be part of his "disguise."

MY OPINION:

I like this series because the principal character is really well played by this actor, because also this character differs from quite other character: he does not distinguish himself from the humanity and he is an unpleasant being. Furthermore,  the bloody scenes are really well realized in every episode

The Furious Skyline