Title: Finding Molly (this tiny mole is here, the fun is trying to find her. The series, The Adventures of Mayor Molly McMole. This painting is is in my travels series. My husband and I had visited Italy several times, once when I received The Sandro Botticelli Prize in Florence, one time when my husband gave a paper in one of the Cinque Terre cities on the Western Coast, and we took are children and grandchildren there a couple of times. Venice and Rome were always top of the list. I had read Italian history. This painting just came into my mimd. While at St. Mark’s I wish I had spent more time reading its history and especially about the four horses in the foreground. Michelangelo I studied and I knew that Botticelli was a two-dimensional artist but I discovered the Four River Fountain by Bernini on Novana Square and that fountain became the cover of my Mayor Molly McMole, 3rd book, All Roads Lead to Rome. I want you to see these four cities but since I am a symbolist you won’t see St. Mark’s but you will see the Four Horses of the Apocalypse. This montage features them on the plaza even though the fake ones are on the front of the cathedral and real ones are inside. It is said that Italy sailed over to Russia and stole these horses and then during the installation they noticed that one of the horses hooves was missing. Well, the people in Gual had the gall to write a letter and ask for the missing hoof. Well, you can imagine what the Russians answered. One more thing-- you will see St. Peter’s but where is the cross? Its there but not on the Cathedral. #italy #florenceitaly #rome #roma #Cinqueterre #montage #mayormollymcmole #bernini #michalangelo #novanasquare #fourriversstatue #arno #gondola #fourhorsesoftheapoxalyse #horses #famoushorses Please contact me for pricing lorrainestriebyproductions@gmail.com

Changer of Pace, Lorraine Strieby Loves to Travel and Sketch for a Future Painting, Yucatan Pottery

While in the Yucatan back in the early 90s I saw such lovely pottery and did a few sketches. Back in my studio I arranged these sketches, using some of my techniques. Remember, I am a mixed media artist and frequently use borders to enhance the image. Also, I use color, hey, I even mix up my borders. This painting is in a private collections but I have prints of my work. a customer wanted one for her home in Germany and the UK. Please contact me for pricing lorrainestriebyproductions@gmail.com #mexico #mexicanpottery #yucatan #yucatanpottery ##changeofpeace #decarator #decarating #buyaprint #color #coloragic #mayan #gallery

The Mayor Molly McMole Series also features a cat named Sophia. They are best friends (moles and cats don’t usually get along). “Can’t we all get along?”to quote Rodney King #mayormollymcmole #friend #friendship #adventure #cat #ats #celebration

Important Revolution Paper Found in Sock

Commander George Washington was wondering why Fort West Point was deteriating and General Benedict Arnold wasn't doing his job as head of the Fort. Washington contacted General Arnold and they had a breakfast date with him and his two aides, Alexander Hamilton and black Warrant Officer Billy Lee. The night before the breakfast a spy name #spy #spy John Anderson, Revolution, #milliamen #famousmillitiamem #revolution #factsoftherevolution #teaching #teachinghistory #teachingamericanhistory #westpoint #westpointhistory #fortwestpointhistory #benedictarnold #americanhistory #extraorinaryfact #extraorinaryfactignoreed #countryroad #luckd John Anderson/Andre was apprehended by three low-ranking Colinist soldiers on a dark, lonely road and ordered him to dismount and noticed something about his boot. They ordered him to take off his boots and in his sock they found a paper with the plan to kill Washington, Hamilton and Lee at West Point. Anderson was executed and Arnold left West Point early before breakfast to work for the British which he was already doing. The soldiers were: Issac Van Wart, John Paulding, and David Williams These men were heroe and hopefully they were given high honors. Were you taught this in school, bet not. As a mole, I'm glad that Strieby digs this out of the Internet and tells a story with illustrations in why is a Spy Called a Mole Time for me to disappear doen my Mole Hole, Mayor Molly McMole

YOU CAN'T ERASE AMERICAN HISTORY! BLACK MR. BILLY LEE WAS AN AMERICAN HERO, PERHAPS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HEROES--IMPORTANT PAPERS FOUND IN A SOCK

This famous spy was just caught by three soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Their action saved the lives of Commander George Washington, Aides Alexander Hamilton, and black Mr. Billy Lee, who may have been the most painted soldier of the war with Commander Washington. Why would black warrant officer Mr. Billy Lee be so left out of our history but the portrait painters of the day painted him in at least 6 paintings? One was sold last year for 26 million dollars. She was not taught this in school, had to read historians such as Washington: a Life by Ron Chernow. Bill O'Riley also agrees. Mr. Billy Lee was the best horseman inthe Colonies on his horse, Chinkling, carried a carbine, saved Washington's life more than once, faught with him for the whole 8 years of the Revolution. Yet our schools didn't teach about Lee. Well, he was there with Washington and Hamilton and the surrender of the British. You can't erase history and a man's life. Mr. Billy Lee was an American Hero, folks! I came out of my mole hole today to write about this. Lorraine Strieby has some real good news to share with you. By the way, it didn't go so well for this spy sitting on this log, and Benedict Arnold was pretty shaken up by those papers in the sock. WHY IS A SPY CALLED A MOLE, by Lorraine Strieby AKA Mayor Molly McMole, children's book series. #hamilton #americanhistory #billylee #mrbillylee #georgewashington #forefathers #mayormollymcmole #crt #commandergeorgewashington #spy #storytelling #hero #heroes #americanhistory #warrantofficer #erasinghistory #importantpapers #americanrevolution #surrender #britishsurrender #yorktown

George Washington and Sweet Lips

Sweet Lips and One of Our Forefathers

Can we give this forefather a little pat on the back today?

Yes, he was also the father of the American Foxhound and his favorite was Sweet Lips.  I don't know, but I believe besides being his aide and warrant officer of the USA, Mr. Billy Lee also helped hWashington with this task.  A Dalmatian, Madame Moose, was with Commander Washington and Mr. Lee during 8 years of the Revolution to protect their horses.  Sweet Lips stayed at Mount Vernon, pet and hunter.

Washington was a dog lover and was also noted for the names he gave his pets. Throughout his life he had more than 30 dogs.

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HORSES NELSON AND CHINKLING AND DOGS MADAME MOOSE AND SWEET LIPS--FAMOUS IN REVOLUTION

 

                                                               NELSON AND CHINKLING

THE sorrel horse is being rested for the night, along with the black horse, Chinkling.  Mr. Billy Lee has put them in the friend's barn on  the Commander's way to Fort West Point.  The dalmatian, Madame Moose, is trying to alert the horses that  a wolf is near by--that was her job.

These horses were with their masters for the 8 years of the Revolution.  Washington and Mr. Billy Lee led the troops and these  horses were heroes and legendary.  The colonists knew this  and when the Revolution was over they came to Mount Vernon to see Mr. Billy Lee ride Chinkling through the virgin forest near by.  Of course, Washington was the hero and his horse, Nelson, were the real heroes.  But Mr. Billy Lee and Chinkling were in so many paintings of the day with Washington that we know of their importance today.

Washington and Lee led the troops, taunted thee Brits, and, of course, won the war. Mr. Billy Lee was black, a warrant officer, and had an honorable discharge.  Bet you didn't learn this in school

THE foxhound Sweet Lips was left at Mount Vernon, but was sadly missed.  In his lifetime, Washington had 30 dogs, and yes he was honored by starting the breed--the  American Foxhound.  Sweet Lips was one of his favorites and Washington was well-known for naming his pets.

#revolution #americanrevolution #mrbillylee #christophermcmole #mayormollymcmoleseries #famousehorses #horses #dalmatian #guardian #storyteller #therealstory #history #historylesson #damlmations