martedì 30 dicembre 2014

George Washington, letter to James Madison, Mount Vernon, March 2, 1788; Fitzpatrick 29:431

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. The checks he endeavors to give it, however warrantable by ancient usage, will, more than probably, kindle a flame, which may not be easily extinguished; tho' for a while it may be smothered by the Armies at his command, and the Nobility in his interest. When the people are oppressed with Taxes, and have cause to suspect that there has been a misapplication of their money, the language of despotism is but illy brooked." – George Washington, letter to James Madison, Mount Vernon, March 2, 1788; Fitzpatrick 29:431

Sand art by Sand Artist Orlando Adinolfi
 

martedì 23 dicembre 2014

Salerno luci d'artista

 
 

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 7, p. 47

General Orders - January 21, 1777

"Let the persons who are known to be enemies to their Country, be seized and confin'd, and their Property disposed of, as the Law of the State directs." – George Washington, General Orders, Head-Quarters, Morristown, January 21, 1777; "The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 7, p. 47

Sand art by sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 
 

mercoledì 17 dicembre 2014

Rime D'Artista Salerno

 
Cari amici in compagnia di un vero amico che nonostate la lontananza dalla sua amata città è riuscito insieme alla sua associazione Salerno la voce in capitolo a coinvolgere ed emozionare tutti i presenti ieri al Comune di Salerno con l'evento Rime D'Artista grazie di cuore caro Fabio Troisi
grazie anche al fotografo www.emilianorusso.it
 
 
 
 
 
 

martedì 16 dicembre 2014

George Washington, General Orders before the Battle of Long Island, Headquarters, Highlands, New York, July 2, 1776; Fitzpatrick 5:211

"The time is now near at hand which must probably determine, whether Americans are to be, Freemen, or Slaves; whether they are to have any property they can call their own; whether their Houses, and Farms, are to be pillaged and destroyed, and they consigned to a State of Wretchedness from which no human efforts will probably deliver them." – George Washington, General Orders before the Battle of Long Island, Headquarters, Highlands, New York, July 2, 1776; Fitzpatrick 5:211

Portrait of sand by sand artist Orlando Adi
 
 
 

mercoledì 10 dicembre 2014

George Washington, address to officers of the Army, upon fumbling for his glasses before delivering his response to the first Newburgh Address, Headquarters, Newburgh, New York, March 15, 1783; Fitzpatrick 26:225

"[F]or if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and, dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter."

– George Washington, address to officers of the Army, upon fumbling for his glasses before delivering his response to the first Newburgh Address, Headquarters, Newburgh, New York, March 15, 1783; Fitzpatrick 26:225

Sand art by Sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 
 

martedì 2 dicembre 2014

"The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 3, p. 492

 
"I also give it in Charge to you to avoid all Disrespect to or Contempt of the Religion of the Country and its Ceremonies. Prudence, Policy, and a true Christian Spirit, will lead us to look with Compassion upon their Errors without insulting them. While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the rights of conscience in others, ever considering that God al...one is the judge of the hearts of men, and to him only in this case they are answerable." – George Washington, letter to Colonel Benedict Arnold, Camp at Cambridge, September 14, 1775; "The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 3, p. 492

Sand Art by Sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 
 

lunedì 24 novembre 2014

– George Washington, letter to the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, January 1793; "The writings of George Washington," Jared Sparks, editor, Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York (1848) Vol. XII, p. 201

To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race." – George Washington, letter to the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, January 1793; "The writings of George Washington," Jared Sparks, editor, Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York (1848) Vol. XII, p. 201
sand art by Sand artist Orlando Adinolfi

martedì 18 novembre 2014

– George Washington, General Orders, Headquarters, Valley Forge, May 2, 1778; Fitzpatrick 11:342-343

The Commander in Chief directs that divine Service be performed every Sunday at 11 oClock in those Brigades to which there are Chaplains; those which have none to attend the places of worship nearest to them. It is expected that Officers of all Ranks will by their attendence set an Example to their men. … While we are zealously performing the duties of good Citizens and soldiers we certainly ought... not to be inattentive to the higher duties of Religion. To the distinguished Character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished Character of Christian. The signal Instances of providential Goodness which we have experienced and which have now almost crowned our labours with complete Success, demand from us in a peculiar manner the warmest returns of Gratitude and Piety to the Supreme Author of all Good." – George Washington, General Orders, Headquarters, Valley Forge, May 2, 1778; Fitzpatrick 11:342-343

Portrait with sand by sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 
 

lunedì 10 novembre 2014

Happy 239th Birthday Marines!! Semper Fi

Happy 239th Birthday Marines!! Semper Fi.

During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces for the recently formed Continental Nav...y. The resolution, drafted by future U.S. president John Adams and adopted in Philadelphia, created the Continental Marines and is now observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps.
Serving on land and at sea, the original U.S. Marines distinguished themselves in a number of important operations during the Revolutionary War. The first Marine landing on a hostile shore occurred when a force of Marines under Captain Samuel Nicholas captured New Province Island in the Bahamas from the British in March 1776. Nicholas was the first commissioned officer in the Continental Marines and is celebrated as the first Marine commandant.
Sand art by Sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 
 
 

martedì 4 novembre 2014

George Washington, letter to Charles Mynn Thruston, August 10, 1794; "The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 33, p. 465


[T]his we know, that it is not difficult by concealment of some facts, and the exaggeration of others, (where there is an influence) to bias a well-meaning mind, at least for a time, truth "will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light." – George Washington, letter to Charles Mynn Thruston, August 10, 1794; "The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 33, p. 465

Sand art by sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 
 
 
 

sabato 1 novembre 2014

martedì 28 ottobre 2014

Native American

sand artist Orlando Adinolfi miniature of sand con Rob bolk Native American Art, Teresa Harolson Nichols Way ot the Indian, Brian Hammill Native Spirit Production, Melody Hamby
 
 
 

lunedì 27 ottobre 2014

George Washington, letter to the Annual Meeting of Quakers, September 28, 1789; Fitzpatrick 30:416 Note


"Government being, among other purposes, instituted to protect the persons and consciences of men from oppression, it certainly is the duty of rulers, not only to abstain from it themselves, but, according to their stations, to prevent it in others." – George Washington, letter to the Annual Meeting of Quakers, September 28, 1789; Fitzpatrick 30:416 Note
Sand art by sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 
 
 

lunedì 20 ottobre 2014

George Washington, Thanksgiving Proclamation, New York, October 3, 1789;

"[I]t is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor." – George Washington, Thanksgiving Proclamation, New York, October 3, 1789; published in The Massachusetts Centinel, Wednesday, October 14, 1789; Fitzpatrick 30:427
Sand art by sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 

lunedì 13 ottobre 2014

George Washington, letter to Major General Robert Howe, Head Quarters, West Point, August 17, 1779; Fitzpatrick 16:119

"Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." – George Washington, letter to Major General Robert Howe, Head Quarters, West Point, August 17, 1779; Fitzpatrick 16:119
Sand art by sand artist Orlando Adinolfi
 

venerdì 10 ottobre 2014

Convento SS Trinità Baronissi U.T.E. Università Terza Età Baronissi

Dear  friends for me a great honor invited (University of the Third Age) of Baronissi, where I will show some of my artworks in this lovely place Conference Hall of the Convent of the Holy Trinity