tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post9011103270209939313..comments2023-12-27T22:26:20.552-05:00Comments on synch-ro-ni-zing: "suddenly thrill you"Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-68143932973795848222009-11-02T06:56:37.172-05:002009-11-02T06:56:37.172-05:00This put a huge smile on my face.This put a huge smile on my face.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168756659741926721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-14562669509146887952009-11-01T06:27:11.548-05:002009-11-01T06:27:11.548-05:00rauf, I can always trust you to find a different p...<b>rauf</b>, I can always trust you to find a different point of view. Just turn the piece a little to the right, and the light finds a subtle truth unseen before. <br /><br />But maybe Warhol really did find ways to make ordinary things remarkable. Artists can see what others can't.<br /><br />That's why you're an artist.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-88896087146132271272009-11-01T06:21:56.349-05:002009-11-01T06:21:56.349-05:00Nancy, and how.<b>Nancy</b>, and how.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-57809008030734242292009-11-01T06:21:23.730-05:002009-11-01T06:21:23.730-05:00Linda, the sanding adds on hard physical labor to ...<b>Linda</b>, the sanding adds on hard physical labor to the boring monotonous work. I marvel at you.<br /><br />I thought about what you wrote before you wrote it about Paris Hilton too. I wanted to think of someone who lives the "high life" full of parties and comings and goings. I think you're right. I suppose almost anyone I chose could have a mundane existence, no matter how titillating it might seem to someone else (not that I find hers desirable one whit).Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-35810249214757111202009-10-31T21:57:41.560-04:002009-10-31T21:57:41.560-04:00oh ! money is joy Ruth, no philosopher would say t...oh ! money is joy Ruth, no philosopher would say that. Not in the same words but all philosophers uniformly convince the poorthat they are fine without money, money is not everything. Simply because rich is a minority. Those who dream to be rich forms the majority, so, naturally frustrated because the same hard work time dedication does not produce result. They have God to comfort them, words of philosophers and a dream of life in paradise.<br /><br />A majority of dreamers is a threat to the rich. So they created God and sponsored the philosophers. The poor kept dreaming<br />Very smart indeed !raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-74102719520238455362009-10-30T13:46:29.808-04:002009-10-30T13:46:29.808-04:00Warhol, really??? Somehow I just always think of h...Warhol, really??? Somehow I just always think of him with the Studio 52 crowd. Who knew he was so deep and soulful? Never judge a book by your preconcieved ideas of it's cover!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-54593501976557379202009-10-30T13:16:21.258-04:002009-10-30T13:16:21.258-04:00I very, very rarely whoop with laughter, but I did...I very, very rarely whoop with laughter, but I did here:<br /><br /><i>Can there be anything more mundane and boring than copying text scrupulously and painstakingly by hand, all day, every day, six days a week...?"</i><br /><br />Substitute "sanding", ask the question again and you'll see immediately the reason for my amusement ;-)<br /><br />And today, this struck me: <br /><br /><i>Unless you're Paris Hilton, life is pretty mundane most of the time..</i><br /><br />I'd revise that, too. I suspect there are many out there running in Paris' circles who experience their lives as remarkably flat, predictable and banal - even if not admitting it publicly.<br /><br />I remember as vividly as if it happened five minutes ago the moment I turned to a colleague who'd asked about something and said, "I want to be ordinary!"<br /><br />It took a while, but I've made it ;-)shoreacreshttp://shoreacres.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-82102864910746067362009-10-29T12:11:52.240-04:002009-10-29T12:11:52.240-04:00Sue, sometimes I get annoyed with myself because I...<b>Sue</b>, sometimes I get annoyed with myself because I think too much.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-24346023398883189222009-10-29T12:08:59.248-04:002009-10-29T12:08:59.248-04:00Boots, you are one who does not forget it. In fact...<b>Boots</b>, you are one who does not forget it. In fact, I maybe learned it first from you!<br /><br />I just now am thinking of "Edith Learns a Lesson" - that wonderful book you gave me . . .Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-81976947471969098442009-10-29T12:08:03.695-04:002009-10-29T12:08:03.695-04:00Hi, Dutchbaby, I know you understand. Your beautif...Hi, <b>Dutchbaby</b>, I know you understand. Your beautiful blog is a testament.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-24038325385317048992009-10-29T09:23:25.726-04:002009-10-29T09:23:25.726-04:00Too bizzare! I was just at a Warhol showing Friday...Too bizzare! I was just at a Warhol showing Friday night in Kansas City. I say some soup cans amoung other things!<br /><br />I did sit down and read part of his diary they had on a table... I felt this was like him blogging almost every day. He did right up until his unexpected death.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983782694330464508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-78646453599879459942009-10-29T06:47:10.190-04:002009-10-29T06:47:10.190-04:00Renee, it could have been anyone. I didn't lea...<b>Renee</b>, it could have been anyone. I didn't leave any clues, it wasn't a very good riddle. But it's a good line, and I'm glad you like my blog. <br /><br />Big hugs, Renee.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-81354150902839431412009-10-29T06:27:50.507-04:002009-10-29T06:27:50.507-04:00Barry - I'm loving it!
EXIT was the first wor...<b>Barry</b> - I'm loving it!<br /><br />EXIT was the first word our daughter read at age 2. She had learned it on Sesame Street.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-67059904483861859722009-10-29T06:22:24.703-04:002009-10-29T06:22:24.703-04:00Oh hello, Elizabeth. The lines from the hymn - whe...Oh hello, <b>Elizabeth</b>. The lines from the hymn - when it comes from within, there is acceptance and even joy. It increases with practice, I find.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-54958016913432236872009-10-29T06:14:45.900-04:002009-10-29T06:14:45.900-04:00That's cool, Gwei Mui!
Your image of the ref...That's cool, <b>Gwei Mui</b>! <br /><br />Your image of the refuse collectors as urban ballet is beautiful. Thank you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-57803946576275274562009-10-29T06:07:37.536-04:002009-10-29T06:07:37.536-04:00Oliag, it is clear from your blog and comments tha...<b>Oliag</b>, it is clear from your blog and comments that you appreciate the ordinary things around you, and find their essence beautiful.<br /><br />I had been wanting to read, had several novels in a pile, read a little here and there. The short stories was an "aha" one day, and now I enjoy the reading and closure in one sitting.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-16277918903226112842009-10-29T05:55:33.944-04:002009-10-29T05:55:33.944-04:00Julie, it does not surprise me that you live this ...<b>Julie</b>, it does not surprise me that you live this way. You are a sensitive artist.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-2039610321045119742009-10-29T05:53:21.856-04:002009-10-29T05:53:21.856-04:00DS, oh, too bad about your guesses. I really shoul...<b>DS</b>, oh, too bad about your guesses. I really should have offered a clue. No, I added the soup can line after posting the signature.<br /><br />I went back to your post - - what was wrong?? (Don't be so hard on yourself.)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-91445923848152112642009-10-29T05:48:24.633-04:002009-10-29T05:48:24.633-04:00Yes, CottageGirl, it is all in the mind. Sometimes...Yes, <b>CottageGirl</b>, it is all in the mind. Sometimes I get to work after my 30 minute drive and I realize I didn't even look at the countryside. I was thinking about something ahead in my day. I always feel disappointed when I realize I've done that.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-31074293198025318182009-10-29T05:45:39.651-04:002009-10-29T05:45:39.651-04:00Nice, Loring. And what flavor are those sapphire b...Nice, <b>Loring</b>. And what flavor are those sapphire bullets? No matter, I can taste 'em.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-1942201598513854722009-10-29T05:42:56.098-04:002009-10-29T05:42:56.098-04:00Pamela, if that's true (and I can tell it is f...<b>Pamela</b>, if that's true (and I can tell it is from your gorgeous blog), then you must make a very good decorator.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-47291194315871596662009-10-29T05:41:22.561-04:002009-10-29T05:41:22.561-04:00Jeanie, the riddle was not very good, because I re...<b>Jeanie</b>, the riddle was not very good, because I really didn't offer any clues. <br /><br />I get what you're saying about how busy you are, with interesting stimuli. And I agree, in your shoes I would want some peace too. I so treasure my quiet times.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-13521655189313978072009-10-29T05:33:01.392-04:002009-10-29T05:33:01.392-04:00Caroldiane, your mantra - I need that. I can't...<b>Caroldiane</b>, your mantra - I need that. I can't tell you how many times I find that I have stopped breathing. Well you know, not literally, but I'm just holding my breath in.<br /><br />That's cool about the shawl! I love mine. I wonder if yours had a few sequins and metallic beads? The photo is from a poetry reading, and afterwards my poetry mentor, Diane Wakoski, quickly congratulated me on the reading but then went full on into praise of the shawl. She said under the spotlight it shimmered and glowed, and she was utterly mesmerized. ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-53065515734556117692009-10-29T05:26:13.247-04:002009-10-29T05:26:13.247-04:00Delpyne, thank you for coming to synch and liking ...<b>Delpyne</b>, thank you for coming to synch and liking it. I guess anyone who comes back here probably has the same sensibilities I do, which are reflected in this post.<br /><br />I am finding that the longer I focus on living in the moment and being aware of the essence of the things around me, I am aware of more and deeper joy.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21312708.post-80279860774335264062009-10-29T05:23:31.484-04:002009-10-29T05:23:31.484-04:00Hi, Jean. I only heard about Erdrich lately. Nothi...Hi, <b>Jean</b>. I only heard about Erdrich lately. Nothing but praise.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.com