RICARD's

12/03/2026

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09/01/2026

So I decide to paint my Apèré Ólokùn. Sometimes simplicity is the answer.

22/11/2025

Roberts Ridge – A Story of Courage

On March 4th, 2002, high on a frozen peak called Takur Ghar, a small group of American special operations forces found themselves in one of the fiercest fights of the war in Afghanistan. What began as a nighttime helicopter insertion turned into a desperate struggle for survival.

When Navy SEAL Neil Roberts fell from his helicopter after it was hit by enemy fire, his teammates turned back into the storm of gunfire to try and save him. What followed was hours of brutal combat at 10,000 feet—SEALs, Rangers, and Air Force Combat Controllers fighting uphill through deep snow, thin air, and relentless enemy fire.

Among them was Tech Sgt. John Chapman, who fought alone after being separated from his team, holding off enemy fighters and protecting his teammates until his last breath. His actions would later earn him the Medal of Honor.

By the end of the day, Takur Ghar was secured—but at a heavy cost. The bravery shown on that ridge has become a lasting symbol of sacrifice, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond of those who serve side by side.

Roberts Ridge reminds us that heroes walk among us—ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things when it mattered most.

02/06/2025

13/05/2025

06/02/2025

Caravaggio, Narcissus, circa 1597-1599

29/01/2025

Ilya Repin, Shy Peasant. 1877

16/01/2025

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