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  *Bewitched*, in its original 1964–1969 incarnation, was more than just a groundbreaking sitcom—it was a perfectly calibrated alchemy of charm, wit, and emotional nuance, anchored by the extraordinary trio of Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorehead, and Dick York, each bringing layered artistry to roles that could have easily tipped into caricature. At its heart was Montgomery’s Samantha Stephens, a witch who chose love over power, domesticity over grandeur, and whose serene confidence—expressed through a mere twitch of the nose or the arch of an eyebrow—made magic feel not only plausible but profoundly human. Opposite her, Dick York embodied Darrin Stephens with an endearing mix of exasperation, earnestness, and vulnerability; his Darrin wasn’t merely the “straight man” to supernatural chaos but a progressive husband of his era, striving for equality in a marriage that constantly defied mortal norms. Then there was Agnes Moorehead, a titan of stage and screen, who transformed Endor...

Maagd, stier, steenbok Om wat successen op je pad te kunnen en mogen laten komen, mag je even terug naar je zelf gaan. Dit kan je doen doormiddel van een mediatie maar ook zeker even iets voor je zelf doen en je rust te pakken. Wees lief voor je zelf maar ook voor andere. Ook mag je gaan aarde door bijv met blote voeten in het gras te staan. Blijf wel duidelijk communiceren met andere maar ook je grenzen aan geven als iets niet helemaal gaat zoals jij het wenst. Mogelijk komen er successen op je pad wat betreft werk. Blijf wel je dromen volgen. Hou wel je wilde haren in bedwang want dit kan nog wel eens voor problemen zorgen.

Trivia of James Cagney (17 July 1899 – 30 March 1986) *When he was young, he had many hobbies.He started tap dancing (a skill that eventually contributed to his Academy Award) and was nicknamed "Cellar-Door Cagney" after his habit of dancing on slanted cellar doors. He engaged in amateur boxing, and was a runner-up for the New York State lightweight title. His coaches encouraged him to turn professional, but his mother would not allow it. He also played semiprofessional baseball for a local team, and entertained dreams of playing in the Major Leagues. *In his first professional acting performance in 1919, Cagney was costumed as a woman when he danced in the chorus line of the revue Every Sailor. He spent several years in vaudeville as a dancer and comedian, until he got his first major acting part in 1925. *On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing.Playing multifaceted tough guys in films...

BLACK/WHITE ZIG-ZAG DESIGN, c 1911-1912, by Czech designer Pavel JANÀK, (Czech, 1882-1956), Designed in Art Deco style, ahead of its time: 1. Coffee Pot, Photo courtesy: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; 2. Cup nad saucer 106/107 zig-zag black, cast, hand-painted, glazed ceramic-earthenware, credit: kubista cz; 3. Easter egg box attributed to Doza, according to Janák's design, credit: Helena Ciompová on Pinterest; 4. Coffee / Tea set, credit: kubistashop.cz; 5. jar with lid, modernista.cz on Pinterest; 6. cubist jar realized for the ARTEL association, year 1911, made by Graniton, RydI&Thon Svijany-Podoli, height 8 cm, Helena Ciompová on Pinterest; 7. Coffee / Tea set, credit: kubistashop.cz; 5. jar with lid, modernista.cz on Pinterest. Collage by SJ

  Although Elizabeth would get her big break on her father’s television series, before that she went through 11 years of schooling, first at the Westlake School for Girls and then a year at New York’s Spence School, from which she graduated in 1951. As she commented to The Los Angeles Times in 1954, “I’m sure I gave many of my Westlake teachers gray hairs, because the only things I could concentrate on were studies relating to dramatics. Acting was and is my main objective in life.” Which she got to prove when there was a part for someone to play her father’s daughter in an episode of Robert Montgomery Presents. Said Elizabeth, “It was the chance I had been waiting for. I figured it was tailor-made for me, because who could put more into the role than a real-life daughter?”

Waterman,tweeling,weegschaal Er zijn bepaalde herhalende patronen waar je wat meer de leiding in mag en kan nemen. Als deze patronen een negatieve sfeer heeft, kies dan voor een andere pad. Ook mag je eerlijk naar je zelf en andere zijn om een bepaalde wens vervulling te kunnen en mogen bereiken. Blijf vertouwen houden op je spirit en ook op je spirit team want ze zijn echt met jou bezig. Je gaat dit zien als je ook werkelijk een pad kiest wat jou echt gelukkig maakt. Wees liefdevol, speels en maak plezier. Dit is een positieve energie waardoor alles vanzelf kan en mag lijden.

Als je er niets aan kunt veranderen, hoef je er niet mee te zitten. Als je er wél iets aan kunt veranderen, hoef je er ook niet mee te zitten... Wens jullie de wijsheid om het verschil te weten vandaag!

  William Darrell "Billy" Mays Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) He was a television direct-response advertisement salesperson most notable for promoting Fix-it, OxiClean, Orange Glo, Kaboom, Zorbeez, and other cleaning, home-based, and maintenance products on the Home Shopping Network, and through his company, Mays Promotions, Inc. He and his business partner, Anthony Sullivan, were also featured on PitchMen, a Discovery Channel television series that documented their work. His distinctive beard, attire, and impassioned sales pitches made him a recognized television presence in the United States and Canada. Mays was the CEO and founder of Mays Promotions, Inc., based at his home in Odessa, Florida. His services as a pitchman became highly sought-after, and he appeared in commercials for many diverse "as seen on TV" products such as Mighty Putty. Mays claimed to be an avid user of the products he promoted. Prior to his death, Mays had signed a deal with Taco Bell ...

  By 1970, Elizabeth Montgomery had firmly cemented her status as one of America’s most beloved and recognizable actresses, thanks largely to her enchanting role as Samantha Stephens on the hit television series *Bewitched*. Yet the woman captured in portraits from this era reveals a more complex and multifaceted figure—one who had matured beyond the whimsical suburban witch into a thoughtful artist and socially conscious public figure. At 37, Montgomery exuded a refined confidence that blended the glamour of classic Hollywood with the grounded sensibility of a new generation of performers. Her appearance in 1970 reflected both her professional success and her personal evolution: her dark hair often styled in soft, natural waves, her fashion choices elegant but never ostentatious, and her gaze marked by intelligence, warmth, and a quiet intensity. Though *Bewitched* remained a cultural phenomenon throughout the late 1960s and into the early 1970s, Montgomery was increasingly vocal ...

  Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) Smith was a singer, a contralto, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". She had a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades, which reached its pinnacle in the 1940s. Smith became known as The Songbird of the South after her enduring popularity during World War II and contribution to American culture and patriotism. Smith was a major star of radio, usually backed by Jack Miller's Orchestra. She began with her twice-a-week NBC series, Kate Smith Sings (quickly expanded to six shows a week), followed by a series of shows for CBS: Kate Smith and Her Swanee Music (1931–33), sponsored by La Palina Cigars; The Kate Smith Matinee (1934–35); The Kate Smith New Star Revue (1934–35); Kate Smith's Coffee Time (1935–36), sponsored by A&P; and The Kate Smith A&P Bandwagon (1936–37). Smith also starred in two concurrent television programs in the early 1950s. The Kat...

Vissen, schorpioen, kreeft Als je veel in je hoofd zit, mag je dit meer gaan los laten. Blijf vertrouwen houden in je talenten en op jezelf. Je mag lievervoller naar je zelf en andere zijn. Laat die strijd los en laat je emoties gaan. Ook mag je meer handelen in je positieve energie. Blijf eerlijk en oprecht ik elke situatie die er op dit moment speelt. Ook mag je meer naar je dromen gaan leven. Want her univerum is voor je bezig. Blijf die mooie liefdevolle zelf ipv de ego lelijke gedrag om maar niet te zien wat er werkelijk is. Het begin bij je mindset. Zodra je die positief op de rij heb, zou je zien dat alles wat positiever zijn.

Ben me nog steeds aan het aanpassen aan mijn nieuwe leven, het is niet gemakkelijk maar ik overleef. Probeer me te begrijpen waarom mensen die ik vroeger om me heen had, die van me hielden, nu mijn aanwezigheid in hun leven weigeren.... 

  Harold Clayton Lloyd, Sr. (April 20, 1893 – March 8, 1971) Harold Lloyd ranks alongside Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton as one of the most popular and influential film comedians of the silent film era. Lloyd made nearly 200 comedy films, both silent and "talkies", between 1914 and 1947. He is best known for his bespectacled "Glasses" character, a resourceful, success-seeking go-getter who was perfectly in tune with 1920s-era United States. His films frequently contained "thrill sequences" of extended chase scenes and daredevil physical feats, for which he is best remembered today. Lloyd hanging from the hands of a clock high above the street in Safety Last! (1923) is one of the most enduring images in all of cinema. Lloyd did many of these dangerous stunts himself, despite having injured himself in August 1919 while doing publicity pictures for the Roach studio. An accident with a bomb mistaken as a prop resulted in the loss of the thumb and index fing...

  The dynamic between Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha), Agnes Moorehead (Endora), and Dick York (Darrin) formed the brilliant, beating heart of Bewitched’s early golden years (1964–1969). Their on-screen chemistry wasn’t just comedic—it was layered, emotionally rich, and surprisingly modern in its exploration of family, identity, and generational conflict. Here are six insightful paragraphs capturing the magic of their trio and the powerful ideas they brought to life. At the core of Bewitched’s early success was a revolutionary concept disguised as a sitcom: a supernatural woman choosing a mortal life—not out of weakness, but out of love and autonomy. Elizabeth Montgomery embodied this with radiant warmth and subtle strength. Her Samantha wasn’t “giving up” magic; she was redefining it—using wit over spells, patience over power. Montgomery played her with intelligence and humor, making Samantha both ethereal and deeply human. She wasn’t just Darrin’s wife or Endora’s daughter—she wa...

  Keith John Moon (August 23, 1946 – September 7, 1978) He was noted for his unique style and his eccentric, often self-destructive behavior. Moon grew up in Alperton, a suburb of Wembley, in Middlesex, and took up the drums during the early 1960s. After playing with a local band, the Beachcombers, he joined the Who in 1964 before they recorded their first single. Moon remained with the band during their rise to fame, and was quickly recognized for his drumming style, which emphasized tom-toms, cymbal crashes, and drum fills. Throughout Moon's tenure with the Who his drum kit steadily grew in size, and along with Ginger Baker, Moon has been credited as one of the earliest rock drummers to regularly employ double bass drums in his setup. He occasionally collaborated with other musicians and later appeared in films, but considered playing in the Who his primary occupation and remained a member of the band until his death. In addition to his talent as a drummer, however, Moon develope...

Leeuw, ram, boogschutter. Om een transformatie aan te kunnen en mogen gaan mogen jullie meer het oude los laten. Zie het als een oude jas uit doen om een nieuwe aan te kunnen doen. Pas wel op voor jarloerse mensen die jou uit je situatie probeer te halen. Blijf communiceren met je hogere spirit maar oom met andere om een wens vervulling vooruit te kunnen laten boeken Weet dat je beschermd word. Zorg wel voor dat je geaard blijft. Je mag ook verder kijken dan wat de stiuatie werkelijk is. Want iemand draagt een masker waardoor hij of zij niet de werkelijke ik kan zien. Voel je thuis en veilig in alle tijden

Het kan ook gemakkelijk. Probeer eens om niet alles onder controle te houden. Dat gaat gewoon niet. Het vraagt zo ontzettend veel energie van je dat je geen tijd hebt om te leven. Laat het eens los. Je kunt het niet immers niet verhelpen, oplossen of verbeteren? Het is wat het is, dus laat het los. Je zal snel merken wat een rust het je zal geven in je hoofd en je lichaam. Vertrouw erop dat het zich allemaal wel oplost, hoe dan ook.

  Prue and Andy’s love story still hurts after all these years.   Andy Trudeau wasn’t just Prue Halliwell’s high school sweetheart. He was the one person who almost made her believe she could have a normal life. But once Prue became a Charmed One, everything changed. The secrets. The danger. The impossible choice between love and destiny. Andy knew something was happening, even when Prue couldn’t tell him the truth. And when he finally saw the world she was fighting in, he still chose to protect her. His sacrifice in the Season 1 finale, “Déjà Vu All Over Again,” remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in Charmed history. Prue lost more than a love that day. She lost the life she might have had.  Do you still remember Prue and Andy?  

Ishi (c1861 – March 25, 1916) was the last known member of the Native American Yahi people from the present-day state of California in the United States. The rest of the Yahi (as well as many members of their parent tribe, the Yana) were killed in the California genocide in the 19th century. Ishi, who was widely acclaimed as the "last wild Indian" in the United States, lived most of his life isolated from modern North American culture. In 1911, aged 50, he emerged at a barn and corral, 2 mi (3.2 km) from downtown Oroville, California. Ishi, which means "man" in the Yana language, is an adopted name. The anthropologist Alfred Kroeber gave him this name because, in the Yahi culture, tradition demanded that he not speak his own name until formally introduced by another Yahi. When asked his name, he said: "I have none, because there were no people to name me," meaning that there was no other Yahi to speak his name on his behalf. Ishi was taken in by anthropolo...

  Dudley Stuart John Moore, CBE (April 19, 1935 – March 27, 2002) Moore first came to prominence in the UK as one of the four writer-performers in the comedy revue Beyond the Fringe from 1960, and with one member of that team, Peter Cook, collaborated on the television series Not Only... But Also. The double act worked on other projects until the mid-1970s, by which time Moore had settled in Los Angeles to concentrate on his movie acting. His solo career as a comedy film actor was heightened by the success of hit Hollywood films, particularly Foul Play, 10 and Arthur. He received an Oscar nomination for the latter role. Moore was married and divorced four times: to actresses Suzy Kendall, Tuesday Weld (by whom he had a son in 1976), Brogan Lane, and Nicole Rothschild (one son, born in 1995). In April 1997, after spending five days in hospital in New York, Moore was informed that he had calcium deposits in the basal ganglia of his brain and irreversible frontal lobe damage. In Septe...