Though not appreciated in its time, the unknown artist’s early attempts to ride popular trends led this work to be named both as “Girl Without A Pearl Earring” and as “The Lady Without The Ermine”.

Starling wondering why no one every tracks dirt *out* of the house.

Taveta golden weaver inspecting the landing gear.

Plantain Eater that believes that there was, in fact, something Bonnie Tyler could do. Yes, emotions can cloud one’s heart, but clouds can block eclipses as well.

Perhaps a more nuanced view of life’s emotions were warranted.

The internet tells me that a “lappet” is “a small decorative flap or fold”.

Henceforth, it’s not that I stay up too late. It’s that I am developing lappety eyes … you know, for decoration.

Harris hawk with the emperor’s new wine glass.

Having caught up on the last week’s worth of news, this magpie is mostly just disappointed to learn that the Russian secret agents aren’t anything like Marvel’s Black Widow.

You needn’t be brilliant, multi-lingual, extensively trained in physical combat, various weapons, psychological manipulation, etc. No. To take down the US government, you just have to be young, attractive, and target an older Republican man.

The magpie is not surprised to learn this, just disappointed.

Starling that is beginning to suspect that most girls, in fact, want to do more than just have fun.