Tag Archives: Marcus Aurelius

Dolly’s Fortress

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Art for Housewives

We are living in the Age of Dehumanization where respect for one’s dignity and integrity has been obliterated. It’s a world that has become hostile and alienating leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed and impotent. So what can we do? … Continue reading →

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making is it’s own reward

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Mr. Wolf calls me a magical thinker. Because magical thinkers believe that thoughts can influence external events. But maybe I’m really a stoic like Marcus Aurelius who said that you are your thoughts. And this I truly believe. I also … Continue reading →

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Equestrienne

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Art for Housewives

When you fall off your horse, don’t linger on the ground. Pick yourself up and get back in the saddle again. Women have been doing it for centuries. Italy is full of equestrian statues such as that of Marcus Aurelius … Continue reading →

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Overgrown and Simplified

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Art for Housewives

Greek Lessons Although I don’t speak Greek, I’ve been studying it off and on for years. That’s why, when at the neighborhood bookstore, I saw a book entitled “Greek Lessons”, I felted provoked and bought it. The book, by South … Continue reading →

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Brain Fog

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Art for Housewives

Current events have made life more demanding than ever. All this negative stimulation has worn me out. “The soul becomes dyed with the color of it’s thoughts” said Marcus Aurelius. And I wonder what color my soul is right now. … Continue reading →

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