Icarus Flew Too High

The painting of Bruegel appears to have a lot of questions about high flying or non-achievement, flying too low.
It also shows how people turn away from others’ problems and continue with their own lives.
It is the fabric of everyday workers who contribute to and keep society running; the reward is not always great, long hours, and little pay; doctors, nurses, teachers, road sweepers, etc.

Icarus and his father were imprisoned for power-grabbing, yet they devised an ingenious escape. We cannot escape problems.

Many politicians who grab power by force risk prosecution or imprisonment. Whistleblowers risk their lives uncovering illegal activities.
Daphne Caruana Galizia uncovered the Panama Papers. Politicians had hidden monies away. Daphne did not turn away from threats; she knew she was going to be murdered for her detective work. She was a Maltese journalist blown up by a car bomb.

Did you achieve your dreams in the career sector? Were you a high flyer?
I had experience teaching and then became a high-flying artist that attracted jealousy, and yet great rewards, but it was tough.

Are there any paintings or songs, poems that tell a story? Of dreams that come true or such stories.

My choices are…

(Success is not always a great romance but a great fruition of a dream).

Paul Gauguin: A quick journey through his life and art

He packed his bags and sought freedom to paint, but financial difficulty and hardships beset him.

Don McLean - Vincent

Loving Vincent - Trailer 2016

One of the best actors ever is Antony Hopkins.

The Silence of the Lambs is perhaps his most famous movie.
I remember him telling a story about how he went to a hotel for a room. The receptionist was terrified…My God, she said, it's Hannibal Lecter.

Rudolf Nureyev MADE A LEAP FOR FREEDOM. Is freedom an elusive commodity?

So who would you choose as a high or low flyer?

Remember, respect all commenters.
Post music, memes, videos, and chat with friends.
Most of all enjoy!

Lian and Kieran