Welcome to Trafalgar Square! Trafalgar is the 1804 sea battle that
confirmed Britain would rule the waves for another century. Napoleon got
a few toes chopped off when he tried to wade into the Atlantic. All very
civilized, save the fact that Admiral Nelson did not come back alive; but his
press agent had a field day!
Speaking of the good Admiral, there he is over my right shoulder. I
believe that is the greatest phallic symbol this side of the pond. But I
digress. I came to Trafalgar Square to be swayed and influenced by
paintings in the National Gallery. I spent a full day getting through
about 3/4 of the collection. When I finally came out, I saw this:
Now
I have to ask myself, "Is that influence, is that sway going to stand for
years and years like the good Admiral over my shoulder? Or is it like so
many soap bubbles, tickled to see, fun to pop?
I
have no idea!
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