tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post7485583687689727568..comments2023-10-04T06:02:35.168-05:00Comments on Smiling Heart: One Woman's Survival KitJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-56111238233010665622011-02-08T18:53:40.820-06:002011-02-08T18:53:40.820-06:00Ah, Steven, your powers of observation never disap...Ah, Steven, your powers of observation never disappoint. <br /><br />I can see the posture of waiting in the man's pose now. Maybe a bit of impatience, with both hands in his pockets like that.<br /><br />Oh, I wonder what Tissot would think to know that here we are, still wondering what he meant with his brush strokes?<br /><br />Thank you so much for joining the conversation, Steven. Your boyish eye catches so very much!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-28190225796968026822011-02-08T18:09:53.218-06:002011-02-08T18:09:53.218-06:00jo the boy is not even looking at the storm. that&...jo the boy is not even looking at the storm. that's what caught my boyish eye right away! he's looking at something on the inside . . . not her . . . something. almost as if he is waiting for her to resolve the crisis she is passing through that is mirrored so beautifully in the passing storm outside. hmmmm. the sliding window is up, the quarter doors are open. letting air in. clearing the room. i wonder if perhaps something has passed between them. something they are both reluctant to deal with and are hoping to see pass with the passage of time. what a superb painting and thanks for your own unpacking of its significance jo! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-37753941521955712832011-02-08T16:07:11.650-06:002011-02-08T16:07:11.650-06:00Nancy, I should have known you'd know the musi...Nancy, I should have known you'd know the music. I can imagine you playing it...beautifully, I'm sure.<br /><br />I love your perspective on the painting. We each see it through our own eyes, don't we? Great art says something different to each of us. I think that's what makes it great. <br /><br />Thank you, Nancy. I love seeing you here and reading your thoughts. <br />xoxoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-84588086921349935152011-02-08T16:04:47.734-06:002011-02-08T16:04:47.734-06:00Hi Vicki...yes, I'd love to have that chaise l...Hi Vicki...yes, I'd love to have that chaise lounge in my boudoir...if I had a boudoir. ;-)<br /><br />I think the point is to find a way to quiet the "storm of thoughts" running through our heads to find peace...whatever works for you. <br /><br />Much love and thanks for being here.<br />xoxoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-56148751250904629622011-02-08T15:56:26.364-06:002011-02-08T15:56:26.364-06:00I am always amazed at artists that are able to do ...I am always amazed at artists that are able to do so much with just a few colors - and the rhythm of design, deep perspective out the window...now I look at the guy as saying, 'Hey, we have been cooped up here, let's go DO stuff...' and the lady has the patience to wait...stuff to do all around her. <br />The music is a piece I LOVE playing on the piano...as a matter of fact this is the first time I have ever heard it played anywhere besides my stumbling, emotional outbursts. It is a FUN and emotional piece to play - and the music I use does not have the ending here. Thank you so much for sharing!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-57929730591348395972011-02-08T13:53:29.700-06:002011-02-08T13:53:29.700-06:00Oh how I wish it was that easy to have peace. The ...Oh how I wish it was that easy to have peace. The chaise lounge in the picture is just like my Grandma used to have and I would always sit on the edge of it to read. Fond memories. But Reya's approach is more my style today.<br /><br />I do love coming here for your fresh perspective and your "pollyanna" quality of which I am not capable...Love to you today...xoxoxo<br /><br />I love the music and painting as always!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414138074841891431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-45130400498317149512011-02-08T11:00:09.069-06:002011-02-08T11:00:09.069-06:00Ha! Reya, you win the Laugh of the Day Award for t...Ha! Reya, you win the Laugh of the Day Award for that remark!<br /><br />There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to achieve peace, but you might want to skip those first few steps in your process and jump right to the "taking care of yourself" part. It just feels so much better!<br /><br />By the way, you have no flaws in my book, so carry on. ♥<br /> Many thanks, Reya. xoxoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891179949997003543.post-73086184693213860392011-02-08T10:42:19.892-06:002011-02-08T10:42:19.892-06:00Or ... bash your head against a wall, rage at the ...Or ... bash your head against a wall, rage at the storm, get knocked down and THEN find a quiet place to find peace.<br /><br />Hmmm ... is there a flaw in my characteristic approach? Ha!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.com