Our World Tuesday, ABC Wednesday, P for Peace Palace

Welcome to Our World Tuesday! This meme continues in memory of the work of Klaus Peter, whose "that's My World" brought people together from around the world every Monday to share the wonders therein--big and small.Please click on our new logo for "Our World Tuesday" in the sidebar.

With thanks to Denise Nesbitt, who created ABC.For more interesting ABC posts click on the logo in the sidebar or Here. This week we are looking for words beginning with P.

The Peace Palace (Dutch: Vredespaleis) is a building situated in The Hague, Netherlands. It is often called the seat of international law because it houses the International Court of Justice (which is the principal judicial body of the United Nations), the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Hague Academy of International Law, and the extensive Peace Palace Library.

Apart from what Wikipedia says about the Palace, I can add that for my husband, his brother and his parents, the Peace Palace had been very important, because my husband's father had worked there as the Secretary General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration for 46 years until 1968. His room was right over the main entrance. When my father-in-law retired we attended a reception in one of the rooms.I never wore hats, but for this occasion I had to buy one and felt very overdressed.;))

In addition to hosting these institutions, the Palace is also a regular venue for special events in international policy and law.

The statue of Carnegie

The idea of the Palace started from a discussion in 1900 between the Russian diplomat Friedrich Martens and the US diplomat Andrew White, over providing a home for the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which was established through the first Hague Peace Conference in 1899. White contacted his friend the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie about this idea. Carnegie had his reservations, and at first was only interested in donating money for the establishment of a Library of International Law. White however was able to convince Carnegie, and in 1903 Carnegie agreed to donate the US$1.5 million ($40,000,000, adjusted for inflation) needed for a Peace Temple that would house the PCA as well as to endow it with a library of international law.

Various views of the Peace Palace.
At first Carnegie simply wanted to donate the money directly to the Dutch Queen, Wilhelmina of the Netherlands for the building of the palace, but legal problems prohibited this, and in November 1903 the Carnegie Stichting was founded to manage the construction, ownership, and maintenance of the Palace. This foundation is still responsible for these issues at present

Gifts came from all over the world and pieces of art created by sculptors, painters and other artists from many countries and their rulers. This vase was given by Czar Nicholas II of Russia. The same czar that was so brutally murdered together with his entire family.

To have a better look, please click on the photos!

Psalms Challenge, Psalm 32

6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
will not reach them.
7 YOU ARE MY HIDING PLACE;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.

The verses from Psalm 31 are contributed to Robert's Psalms Challenge meme at Daily Athens. To read more psalms click on Robert

Traditions, Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Pumpkins can be used for many purposes!
According to Wikipidia:"The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon , which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin". The origin of pumpkins is not definitively known, although they are thought to have originated in North America. The oldest evidence, pumpkin-related seeds dating between 7000 and 5500 BC, were found in Mexico. Pumpkins are a squash-like fruit that range in size from less than 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) to over 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms)"

 
 

It is really worth while enlarging these photos !

ABC Wednesday, O for Oliver Twist.

Oliver Twist is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens, published by Richard Bentley in 1838. The story is about an orphan Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker. He escapes and travels to London where he meets the Artful Dodger, leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Oliver is led to the lair of their elderly criminal trainer Fagin, naively unaware of their unlawful activities.



Oliver Twist is notable for Dickens' unromantic portrayal of criminals and their sordid lives. The book exposed the cruel treatment of many a waif-child in London, which increased international concern in what is sometimes known as "The Great London Waif Crisis": the large number of orphans in London in the Dickens era.
The musical, on the other hand is romantic and entertaining in a very pleasant way. The actors are excellent singers and dancers. Still there are some sad moments in the musical, but the story has a happy end!

With thanks to Denise Nesbitt, who created ABC.For more interesting ABC posts click on the logo in the sidebar or

Here. This week we are looking for words beginning with O.

Monday Doorways, Our World Tuesday, Rotterdam

 

This beautiful door gives access to the Schielandhuis, which was built between 1662 and 1665.The citypalace would give accomodation to the polder committee for almost one and a half century. The architect was probably Pieter Post, an authority in the field of Dutch classicism.In one of my posts I mention him as the architect of the Weighhouse in Gouda and also of the townhall in Gouda.
The Schieland House has been used as a museum and gallery for quite some time now.

 

 

Beautiful details over the door.

 

Fortunately the Schielandhuis was not destroyed during the WWII

Inspired by a post by Eric Tenin of a Parisian doorway, «Louis» began posting on Mondays photos he had taken of doorways in Paris.To participate click on
Monday Doorways

Welcome to Our World Tuesday! This meme continues in memory of the work of Klaus Peter, whose "that's My World" brought people together from around the world every Monday to share the wonders therein--big and small.Please click on our new logo for "Our World Tuesday" in the sidebar.

Psalms Challenge, Psalm 31

1 In you, LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.

The verses from Psalm 31 are contributed to Robert's Psalms Challenge meme at Daily Athens. To read more psalms click on Robert

ABC Wednesday, N for Nicholas Nickleby

Another book by the great Charles Dickens! His third book.

Nicholas Nickleby; or, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Originally published as a serial from 1838 to 1839.
The novel centers around the life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, a young man who must support his mother and sister after his father death. His Uncle Ralph, who thinks Nicholas will never amount to anything, plays the role of the bad character.

For all romantic people among you: it has a happy ending, like most of Dickens's books.

With thanks to Denise Nesbitt, who created ABC.For more interesting ABC posts click on the logo in the sidebar or

Here. This week we are looking for words beginning with N.

Have a great week!

My post for ABC Wednesday is scheduled but I shan't be able to sign up, for I am going to have a little break and I will be away till Friday.I wish everybody a very happy week! If I am able to find an internet connection, I will be able to sign up.

Psalms Challenge, Psalm 30

 

I will exalt you, LORD,
for you lifted me out of the depths

 

that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
LORD my God, I will praise you forever.

The verses from Psalm 30 are contributed to Robert's Psalms Challenge meme at Daily Athens. To read more psalms click on Robert

Sky Watch, The Netherlands,

 
 

"Your Enlightenment rests on your own Shoulders", Dalai Lama.

Waiting with my Australian guest for the bus to take us home, we saw the sun setting. There had been a lot of air traffic by the look of it.

Sky Watch is hosted by Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and Sylvia
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