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| Definition: | (adjective) Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. |
| Synonyms: | exorbitant, usurious, outrageous, steep, unconscionable |
| Usage: | The extortionate price of designer clothes makes them all the more desirable to those that can afford them. |
  Isaac Stern (1920)Born in Ukraine, Stern came to the US as an infant and began studying violin as a child. He made his New York debut at 17 and toured extensively after World War II. A cultural ambassador, he performed in the Soviet Union and China as one of the world's top violin virtuosos. In 1960, he formed a famous trio with pianist Eugene Istomin and cellist Leonard Rose. Stern helped establish the National Endowment for the Arts and is noted for having saved what landmark institution from demolition? More... Discuss |
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6 comments:
THose are beautiful pictures! Did you take them with the new fancy camera of yours??
Gosh. What lovely flowers. Will yours be on any garden tours this summer?
Vita...
Last year my garden was the lead garden for the Organic Gardening and Sustainable Living Tour. Of course, we're organic...but, definitely not sustainable! We have 3 cars...and lots of toys...and we like beer. I think beer-drinkers aren't sustainable! :)
Was that when your garden was in the paper with it's bottle trees? You looked like wine drinkers in that article.
Fantastic photos. I particularly like the one of the chicks in the nest. Nature up close.
Thanks for sharing.
Sara from farmingfriends in the UK
Oh, the blush on this flower is worthy of Shakespeare.
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