Still doing things..I've loved distractions for years,crafts,gardening baking..painting..so I keep the hobbies up..but always on my mind.
Last night we watched War In Winter on Netflix..So sad.. their courage is beyond amazing.Very insightful to the pride they have for their country.
Trop triste.
My friend T sent me this this morning..
You can listen to Sting here.
Your blog is so charming and uplifting in these difficult times. It's a good thing to get our minds off of what is going on in the world if only for a moment. We have a farm (a second home) with a rocking chair front porch that overlooks a very large field. My husband planted sunflowers in the field a few years ago and I enjoyed them so much when I would go up there for a weekend. Your post has reminded me to ask him to plant them again. Unfortunately, he may tell me that the cost has gone up so much that it isn't worth it. I'll just have to explain to him that it's worth it to me just to be able to soak in the beauty and it fills me with JOY. Your blog is outstanding.
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I,m afraid this post isn't very uplifting..it's how I'm feeling..It is a good thing to try and bring our attention elsewhere though.I agree wholeheartedy.Thank you for your note what a thoughtful caring thing thing to say..
DeleteYes its so important with all those hobbies...for the soul, for the heart!
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Yes dear Titti♥
DeleteYour sunflowers -- both the painting and the photos -- are exquisite. Yes, I'm still "doing things" but I also have to watch. I hate that I do, but I can't tear myself away. I know this year I will be planting many more sunflowers. Big hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI can't either Jeanie..Listening to Sting's song this morning I was bawling.Tears puddling like crazy.
DeleteBeautiful love from me 🌻🌻🌻🍀
ReplyDeleteLove to you.♥
DeleteYes, always on my mind, too. Your posts are always uplifting. Thank you.
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DeleteBeautiful sunflower painting and photos. My heart breaks.
ReplyDeleteIt is horrendous.Never will this be forgotten.
DeleteBeautiful thoughts, paintings and pictures Monique. Like you I can't get it out of my mind. Have we learned nothing in 80 years? It is heartbreaking and so very sad. My youngest son is in the military. I think he is over there, but I don't know for sure. They keep these things quiet. It is hard to feel helpless in the face of such horror. I know that the fear of things escalating into WW3 is very real so we must proceed with caution. What a mess. :-( xoxo
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you had heard by now if he was called to duty.Must be such a worry.Senseless crulety..Sting sings this so perfectly.
DeleteOh Monique, they are on my mind and in my heart, too. The tears flow. I keep reminding my husband and children to pray for Ukraine. Sting's song was new to me. Oh yes, I hope that the Russian leaders (esp) love their children enough to do the right thing. Sending you a big hug. xo
ReplyDeleteI know I am sensitive..and cannot even relay to my husband things I read..or that song with being engulfed in sadness for them all.Makes me so very angry also:(
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This is so hard….hard to believe, hard to watch, hard to comprehend. So much heartache and tears… and no end in sight. 💔 Thank you for this post, you are graceful and kind to share. xo, V
ReplyDeleteI find myself having a difficult time to watch the norm..everything seems so insipid right now..Unless I am tuned into a show that takes me away.xxVx
DeleteLoving your sunflowers
ReplyDeleteI want to try them too
Beautiful post
Enjoy both..I liked both..So different Jean Haines and Joanne Boon Thomas..You get right into them..And think of what's going on with a focus on art and calm....You know what I mean.Art ..creating is the great escape.
DeleteSadness mixes with anger when I think of the ego of a selfish little man who has caused this chaos. Have we learned nothing in the past years? The situation is always on my mind, too. Books, cooking, gardening are mind-savers.
ReplyDeleteTwinning Lorrie.A brute. Barbaric brute.
DeleteSuch a juxtaposition. Sunny sunflowers and the brutal invasion of the Ukraine. I'm sure you'd love to send all the people of Ukraine some happiness and sunflowers. They are just lovely. Each day while I was away we couldn't wait to hear the news and kept hoping the sanctions would make them withdraw. Scary and sad.
ReplyDeleteI know Susan..so sad..the sanctons don't seem to be affecting him.He cares only for emperor himself.
DeleteOh so lovely paintings! I just love sunflowers :)
ReplyDeleteThe world is crazy and I really hope for peace and happiness soon...
LOVE from Titti
I do too♥♥♥
DeleteI tried to leave you a comment the other day, but it didn't take. Said something about an error. I've started posting again, but not so much sketches. There is a certain intensity & tristesse in your sunflower paintings. The 2nd & 3rd images with strawberries, are they your paintings or photos? A very nice quality. I am so glad you are 'still doing things', your things are lovely...
ReplyDeleteC'est un peu une joie intérieure pour moi de continuer mes petits projets..Cuisine..art..jardinage.Un besoin aussi.
DeleteMerci! Oui des petites tartelettes au citron..un délice;)Bon dimanche !
The sunflowers are amazing...a beautiful post. There seems to be no end in sight . :( It is hard to wrap your mind around.
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