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Monday, May 24, 2010

Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Durer was born May 21, 1471 out of eighteen children. He was amazing at making book prints as show in Apocalypse which shows the Four Horsemen and is a highly detailed full page print. He tried to make prints that would allow monks and teachers to explain Christianity to others. He also created a beautiful centerpiece in which he only did the main panel on it but had others copy his guiding sketches out exactly.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Elizabeth I

Elizabeth  I is one of my favorite historical rulers because she did what others thought could not be done. The ruled Alone! Many people back then thought that women were weak and sensitive, but Queen Elizabeth I proved that she could rule a country without the help of a king or other men. During her time the country flourished and had William Shakespeare who wrote some of the worlds greatest plays.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Well? Is Magic Real.(A Short Story)

At the end of the day I accepted the Truth. It was hard but how else to explain that Magic was real? My cat had remarked how she had no idea why we made silly faces at her when she laid on her back. I wanted to answer but thought I was going crazy. I enjoy reading about magic and pretending to do it but facing the real thing? Terrifying. Later, I went up to my cat and asked, "Do you talk?", she stared at me as if something odd had just happened and opened her little mouth and said, "Meow Meow". I thought I heard her talk but did I?