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  Elizabeth Montgomery didn’t just play Samantha Stephens—she *was* Samantha, in a performance so seamless, so intuitively graceful, that the line between actress and character all but vanished. Sam wasn’t merely a witch who could conjure storms or vanish sofas with a flick of her will; she was a woman who chose, every day, to temper her extraordinary power with extraordinary kindness, patience, and quiet strength. Elizabeth brought to Sam a luminous calm—a centeredness that made her magic feel less like fantasy and more like an extension of emotional intelligence. Her nose twitch wasn’t just a special effect; it was punctuation in a language of love, diplomacy, and subtle rebellion. Beneath the tailored dresses, perfect coiffure, and serene smile lived a woman navigating the tensions of two worlds: the boundless freedom of her supernatural heritage and the grounded, sometimes frustrating, joys of mortal life. And Elizabeth portrayed that duality with remarkable nuance—Sam could be...

  Pentakels Zeven Algemeen Pentakels Zeven staat voor langzame groei en geeft aan dat je geduld moet hebben. Je hebt ergens in geïnvesteerd en moet nu wachten. De kaart vraagt je om tijd, die nodig is, te geven aan de situatie zodat deze zich kan ontwikkelen en ontvouwen. Het is bij een periode van groei belangrijk dat je de kracht hebt om te kunnen wachten. Pentakels Zeven belooft je een positief resultaat als je dit geduld op kunt brengen en de ontwikkeling niet door haast of een te temperamentvol handelen kapot maakt. Werk In je werk geeft Pentakels Zeven aan dat je jezelf geduldig in moet stellen op een langzame, voortdurende groei in een bepaalde ontwikkeling. Dit kan de groei in je loopbaan zijn, een uitzicht op een promotie of andere zaken en onderhandelingen. Als je hoopt op snelle resultaten of deze verwacht, zul je zeker teleurgesteld worden. De kaart geeft ook aan dat je kunt rekenen op een mislukking als je ongeduldig bent of te daadkrachtig handelt en hiermee de groei ...

PENTAKELS ||...we zijn een beetje aan het wikken en wegen met financiën. Kopen we dit, geven we dat uit voor bv kerst. Ook denken velen na over een reisje. Zorg wel dat je goed rekent en berekent want anders krijg je een tegenvaller. Zolang uitgaven en inkomsten in balans zijn is het oké... Krachtige belangrijke kaart lieverds, want geld blijft toch belangrijk, vooral om gewoon te kunnen leven. Dat staat voorop...(bij mij dan ).....

  Allan "Rocky" Lane (September 22, 1909 – October 27, 1973) He was a studio leading man and the star of many cowboy B-movies in the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in more than 125 films and TV shows in a career lasting from 1929 to 1966. He is best known for his portrayal of Red Ryder and for being the voice of the talking horse on the television series Mister Ed, beginning in 1961. From 1929 through 1936, he appeared in twenty-four films. He was in 1938's The Law West of Tombstone. In 1940, he portrayed "RCMP Sergeant Dave King", the role becoming one of his most notable successes. The first was King of the Royal Mounted, a 12-part 1940 serial adaptation of Zane Grey's King of the Royal Mounted. He starred in several Royal Canadian Mounted Police films, including the serials The Yukon Patrol and King of the Mounties. His last roles were in voice over acting, including providing the speech for Mister Ed (1961–1966). He was never credited on-screen for providi...

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝟏𝟖𝟓𝟔-𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟔) Tribal Chief Lucy Thompson was an influential figure in the history of the Yurok tribe. Born in Northern California, she became the first person to document the history and culture of the Yurok people. Raised in tribal traditions, she learned English, worked at a paper mill, and began recording Yurok stories. Despite her responsibilities as a wife and mother, Thompson continued writing about Yurok history and culture. Her book, "To the American Indian: Reminiscences of a Yurok Woman," is a significant contribution to Yurok heritage. Thompson dedicated herself to preserving and promoting Yurok culture, sharing it with the world. She is celebrated as one of the tribe's greatest chiefs and writers. Her work plays a crucial role in preserving Yurok traditions and history for future generations.

  *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

  Vriendschap tussen mens en dier Is altijd vanuit wederzijds respect Van vertrouwen En diepe liefde Een dier moeten missen Is net zo goed diepe rouw Een dier je vriend mogen noemen Is een hele eer Als die vriendschap in volledige vrijheid is Dan ontstaat er een diepe band Die voor het leven is

  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...