tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post4289452697998965407..comments2024-03-28T11:49:30.321-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: A Sprout of Green!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-62873878410908248602013-03-18T18:55:17.671-04:002013-03-18T18:55:17.671-04:00I think you do not give yourself enough credit and...I think you do not give yourself enough credit and that co-worker's comment is evidence of that! I think we look at others and wonder how they 'do it all', and think we aren't doing as much or enough, but then someone else looks at our life and wonders how we do it all. We just overlook some of the things we commit ourselves to. I, too, have things I have let fall to the wayside, like organizing my coffee table which is kind of keeper of all things that I don't know where to put... I could spend 30 minutes organizing it, or I could lay in bed with a book. I choose the book. ;)Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-48534393287508872242013-03-15T08:51:17.599-04:002013-03-15T08:51:17.599-04:00Morning Jeannie
Love that little shot of spring s...Morning Jeannie<br /><br />Love that little shot of spring springing:) It excites me to see these little signs!<br /><br />You studio shot is wonderful - keeping it real is refreshing. A lot of us have that mess pushed off to the side for our photos to reveal a perfectly set up photo. Bravo!<br /><br />Have fun with your egg crate!<br /><br />LeannThe Old Parsonagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565689282935790616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8613707534222666772013-03-15T06:00:27.593-04:002013-03-15T06:00:27.593-04:00That hint of spring green has my toes tapping! And...That hint of spring green has my toes tapping! And LOVELY greens & blues with your new artwork. Love the leafy work at the bottom. Just now surfacing after 2 weeks+ I've been down with flu & migraines--slowly mending. Fist chance I've had to post and visit friends. So great to catch up with you. Like you, I know how it is to try and balance health, life and creative flow. :o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-44749086107874215792013-03-14T00:02:12.847-04:002013-03-14T00:02:12.847-04:00The feeling that if we just push a little harder, ...The feeling that if we just push a little harder, work a little longer, struggle a little more consistently we can "fit it all in" is one of the greatest temptations in the world, especially for people who are creative and engaged with the world.<br /><br />There are limits of all sorts in life, and trying to exceed them can lead to trouble. I'm so glad to see you (apparently!) easing up a bit and taking care of yourself. Don't think for a minute I'm not talking to myself, too. ;)<br /><br />And thank goodness for that green! The seasons are turning, for sure - and I can't wait to see your eggs! shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-7513886078086396272013-03-13T23:55:09.623-04:002013-03-13T23:55:09.623-04:00Yes, take care of yourself and be well. I hope th...Yes, take care of yourself and be well. I hope they can figure it all out. But being a creative person, I think there just has to be some creativity thrown in. It does make the heart sing.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-50250776307099593542013-03-13T22:13:32.118-04:002013-03-13T22:13:32.118-04:00Jeanie, your musings
on wants vs needs
really spea...Jeanie, your musings<br />on wants vs needs<br />really speaks to me.<br />I have a dear friend<br />with terminal cancer<br />and I've really put my<br />own life under the <br />microscope lately,<br />trying to determine<br />what I truly WANT to<br />do with my days....<br />Does blogging even<br />fit in, anymore? I'm<br />really wrestling with<br />these questions. Good<br />to know that I"m not <br />alone! Love all your<br />beautiful pictures and<br />you always make your<br />art shine : )<br /><br />xo SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-57656179834736924262013-03-13T21:24:41.799-04:002013-03-13T21:24:41.799-04:00Balance is such a tricky thing in this life and it...Balance is such a tricky thing in this life and it never ends!<br /><br />I think it is important to note what we DO and not so much of what we don't do...easier said than done I guess<br /><br />hope you have time to play and refresh doing things that delight you<br /><br />and spring is definitely on the way<br />oxo~*~Patty Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953758102509632020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-33825520349158395202013-03-12T17:57:27.730-04:002013-03-12T17:57:27.730-04:00Such a lot in one post, so much of what I believe ...Such a lot in one post, so much of what I believe is "yourself"! Really impressed, including the thoughts about the needs and wants...PeterParishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694538476960957295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-42658209956668953082013-03-12T11:31:34.850-04:002013-03-12T11:31:34.850-04:00I understand the breathing thing
is exhausting.
I ...I understand the breathing thing<br />is exhausting.<br />I struggle there too.<br />The solution I found<br />turned out to be less of a solution<br />than I'd hoped.<br />And I can't seem to exist<br />with absolutely NO dairy, grain, corn, nuts, eggs, sugar, and a whole host of other things I seem to be overly sensitive to.<br />I mean how does a woman live<br />on such a rigid diet?<br />I'm still opening wide to healing<br />and waiting patient.<br />Love to you in all you do or don't do.<br />(you're a human being, not doing...remember.)<br />Your value doesn't lie <br />in what you produce.<br />-JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-12343345015522397192013-03-12T04:26:36.575-04:002013-03-12T04:26:36.575-04:00You have it just right, Jeanie. Do what you can, t...You have it just right, Jeanie. Do what you can, take care of yourself and enjoy the things you love. I'm still staying away from crowds to avoid anything contagious. I still use my walking tape when the weather is lousy, but we've gotten some lovely days recently. The daffodils are blooming and I seen a few trees that are just beginning to bloom. <br /><br />Wishing you the very best, Jeanie. Rest and heal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-42101004670091468792013-03-12T02:10:04.528-04:002013-03-12T02:10:04.528-04:00I wouldn't have known that you're having s...I wouldn't have known that you're having some health issue in a previous post, I wouldn't have thought so, because of all the work you're engaged in. Just look at this post, lots of work must have gone into preparing for it, including the wonderful art work that first had to be created. I wish you all the best in your health, Jeanie. And I'm sure to look forward for some visually stunning art works. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-5608615726204207692013-03-11T22:01:37.637-04:002013-03-11T22:01:37.637-04:00I think the right balance is an issue at all stage...I think the right balance is an issue at all stages of life and from here you seem to be a very balanced person (except for maybe working a little too hard?). I hope that right now you keep getting healthy at the top of your list. With good health and a little spring sunshine a lot of things will sort themselves out for you.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-83118068084577183382013-03-11T20:51:45.967-04:002013-03-11T20:51:45.967-04:00Jeanie, I am not wishing my life away but I am SO ...Jeanie, I am not wishing my life away but I am SO looking forward to retirement ;-)Introverted Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039583784959811799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-82064424152341368232013-03-11T16:00:33.254-04:002013-03-11T16:00:33.254-04:00Isn't it wonderful to see the first hints of s...Isn't it wonderful to see the first hints of spring? And it's also great to see a picture of you looking so happy and much better. Your health comes first. I hope you keep getting stronger and feeling better in the next few months, Jeanie. The battle of the "shoulds" vs. "wants" continues into retirement and the challenge is always to strike a good balance between them.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-26358913139671309402013-03-11T13:17:06.365-04:002013-03-11T13:17:06.365-04:00The pauses in life lend it shape & meaning: I&...The pauses in life lend it shape & meaning: I'm pretty sure we need to inhale just as much as exhale. Wishing you peace, friend: peace and health.annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-36792764144159051272013-03-11T06:30:52.211-04:002013-03-11T06:30:52.211-04:00My mess, like this past winter, has it's momen...My mess, like this past winter, has it's moments of really depressing me; but longer daylight hours and the prospect of spring are encouraging. I hope you get stronger and healthier and bask in the sun. You can always tidy up later. Enjoy your art swap.Joanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-12538470236096082902013-03-10T22:17:05.544-04:002013-03-10T22:17:05.544-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-89109597125749250062013-03-10T22:17:05.066-04:002013-03-10T22:17:05.066-04:00I like you introspections. You give me encouragem...I like you introspections. You give me encouragement as you look inside yourself because I see so much in you that is also in me. <br /><br />Green, days with more light, and Easter goodies to make all add up to ensuring brighter days ahead. <br /><br />As far as the mess goes, I've walked around mine for months. I am finally digging out because I will be entertaining my high school girlfriends this coming weekend. Deadlines - I always meet them. <br /><br />Get well. I hope you find some answers on your health. I too am fighting back on getting stronger. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-35239150003420398482013-03-10T21:36:37.620-04:002013-03-10T21:36:37.620-04:00There is a time and season for everything, and the...There is a time and season for everything, and the season now is for you to build up strength. the right time for clearing and organizing will come, too.<br /><br />Today felt so hopeful of spring , didn't it??Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623887166087444590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-36658727957094101942013-03-10T20:43:47.398-04:002013-03-10T20:43:47.398-04:00the art is beautiful... but I just cannot repeat e...the art is beautiful... but I just cannot repeat enough times how much I hate daylight savings.Introverted Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039583784959811799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-61395223357662143682013-03-10T16:16:13.842-04:002013-03-10T16:16:13.842-04:00You do wonderfully well! I think you should hold o...You do wonderfully well! I think you should hold on to that image of the shoot of green, and imagine it growing into a beautiful flower. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com