Charity Book shelf
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books
Secret Messages
I’ve been reading ‘Big Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. It’s a book about living a creative life. Something that I have neglected over the past three years or so.
I could put it down to the pressure of a more senior role, additional responsibilities at home, low mood or just slowing down (I’m at a difficult age, but aren’t we all?). The truth is I haven’t recently enjoyed good creative pastimes. It’s been too long.
Gilbert writes about just doing what you can. And what you want to do. Right now I’m not sure, so I looked for the closest things to hand and found my tile set and colouring pencils.
For now I’m going to indulge myself with some low effort and basic art. I mean really basic. I was advised not to take art in my junior school and I can’t say that my drawing skills have improved since…
But what do I do with the finished article? Pin it on the wall? Give it to a friend or family member?
Remember, I’m doing what I want. I don’t feel the need to adorn my walls with my masterpieces. I don’t want to witness the disappointment on the face of a loved one at the thought of yet another hand-made card.
I want to pass this onto a stranger. They can keep it for fun for as long as they like. They can pass it on. They can throw it in the bin. But they will see it. However briefly.
With this in mind my first tile (and possibly many more) will be left within the pages of a book in a charity shop.
I had a song playing in head at the time.
And here it is. In all it’s childish glory:
“Ambition and love wearing boxing gloves and singing hearts and flowers” Somewhere In My Heart (Aztec Camera)
For now this will do. I can return to the dressmaking, silk painting, piano playing, song writing, etc soon enough.
I’ve added my wordpress page link since taking the photos. If you find it, please let me know.
MinG
Pleased to meet you neighbour, part 1
One of the best things about taking on the blogging 101 assignments has been discovering just a few of the fantastic blogs out there.
Not surprisingly there are a myriad of topics to scan for and many different takes on some similar subjects. Having already made some new contacts in an earlier assignment and just by being here, how was I going to tackle the latest assignment. For those aware of the blogging101 diary, I am still (at least) one day behind, and the widgets and formatting will have to wait until the weekend.
So, back to the problem of choosing. My job has to follow certain rules and regulations and is driven by numbers. Whilst analysis of results allows for some interpretation and imagination, it is generally about how things are. Out of work, I like a bit more random. So I went for two blogs chosen by some logic, and two (almost) totally random.
Based on what people following you follow: Words Like Honey
Wonderful photos and some good advice. As I don’t have many followers, you may have already been here. If so, thank you for the recommendation. If not, why not take a look.
Based on the first thing I saw when I looked up from the reader: Calico Moon
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Check out the music too.
I didn’t really see a multi-coloured moon. Our cat is a calico shorthair.
Based on what people with similar interests follow: So many books
If you love books and reading, head here. There are thoughtful posts and links to many book related blogs.
If you want to see a funny and apt banner photo, take a quick look. It made me smile. God I know that feeling!!
Based on a fairly random typing in of former holiday location (Lugano): Stai Al Borgo
Again, great photo content, and I could almost smell the Panini featured in one of the posts. Colourful and I am now regretting not cooking a Tuscan stew for dinner tonight.
I hope that you have the time to look and enjoy as I have,
MinG
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