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18. I did some research. It was a surprise to me in a way, but really, when you think about it

Reply to brer cat (Reply #17)

Fri Sep 18, 2015, 07:35 PM

Sep 2015

those poor unwanted babies who needed care, it makes sense. Swaddling was a practice that evidently didn't go out until the early 20th century, and now swaddling is considered a good thing to help newborns adapt to the outside world.My little grandson was swaddled a couple of years ago when he was born...

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Family Business: The Glorious Art of the della Robbias [View all] CTyankee Sep 2015 OP

Thank you! I enjoy these beautiful OPs so very much! nt djean111 Sep 2015 #1

thanks. I enjoy putting them together. CTyankee Sep 2015 #2

These are so gorgeous, my dear CTyankee! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2015 #3

thanks. great stuff. I didn't know about the wreath thing until I read an article on it... CTyankee Sep 2015 #4

Gorgeous works. blogslut Sep 2015 #5

street art! CTyankee Sep 2015 #6

Not really. blogslut Sep 2015 #7

that is fitting I think. CTyankee Sep 2015 #8

Whatever strikes me. blogslut Sep 2015 #9

how I wish I had that talent... CTyankee Sep 2015 #10

I don't have talent. blogslut Sep 2015 #11

I was discouraged as a kid from even trying... CTyankee Sep 2015 #12

That is so wrong. blogslut Sep 2015 #13

It kinda "bent" me, tho...It's OK, I kinda like what I am doing now... CTyankee Sep 2015 #14

I adore your Friday posts! blogslut Sep 2015 #15

Thank you! I probably will...I have another essay in mind but need to write it... CTyankee Sep 2015 #16

There are some lovely pieces there. brer cat Sep 2015 #17

I did some research. It was a surprise to me in a way, but really, when you think about it CTyankee Sep 2015 #18

God, these art posts are glorious. Thank you so much. roguevalley Sep 2015 #19

I aim to please! CTyankee Sep 2015 #20

kick for the Saturday morning folk who missed the posting yesterday...you know CTyankee Sep 2015 #21

Thank you!!! My daughter is in Florence studying conservation coffeenap Sep 2015 #22