Thalia touches her cheek with a hot eraser. “Dr-ahhhhw-ing humans is harrrrrr-d! Ahhhh-n-duh fun!” “Muses.” Nia clarifies. “Hard and fun… are the gifts,” Calliope smiles at her image coming to life, “… of growth.” There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole if life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.
Thank you! I just got the Guardians of Ga'Hoole for Christmas. and now I will add this other book. I could learn from this author. I'm noticing in my writing I tend to lean towards the sugar coating and protecting of others maybe to a fault. I'm exploring this.
I’ve been scratching my head for a while. Trying to express how I see my place in the midst of writers on social media. I sometimes refer to myself as a voyeur - watching others ply their skills while I... watch.
When you mentioned “leaning toward sugar coating” a visualization came to mind. I’m a person (child or adult) who got a ticket to watch a live performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. You and the other writers are the Sugar Plum Fairies!🧚
Watching a grand performance, to me, is as joyful as I imagine it to be for most performers. Even Sugar Plum Fairies enjoy an appreciative audience.
You write of a resplendent rabbit hole. A swirl of a well written book blended with memories of parenting Nathaniel. Makes me see the swirls in salted caramel icecream!
Some of my favorite memories include reading to/with N. In 2008 I gifted him a collection of James Herriot short stories. (Found in the painting project.) The inscription I wrote: May you always have a love of animals and enjoy a good story. :)
Kermit captivated my attention and my heart. Maybe not as powerfully as for some. Yeah, red-green color detection deficiency. Still, Calliope seems to be coming along nicely.
Tal’s observation that hard tasks are hard is a life lesson that can serve us well. Otherwise, commitment and stick-to-it-ive-ness would have no place. Make no sense.
The JK quote you selected was a great fit to the post! Once again, LoveLetterist, you knocked this one out of the park. And I’m not talking Whiffle Ball. 😊
A note from LoveLetterist:
In the room I painted over the weekend I came across a series of books written by Kathryn Lasky -- Wolves of the Beyond.
I cracked the first one open while eating lunch and couldn't put it down.
I remembered reading the story with the kid.
I marveled at how the author challenges with vocabulary and concepts.
I was astounded to find the books are deemed fit for children ages 8-12.
We are often capable of so much more than we think we are?
Choose your hard?
And your fun?
What's challenging you?
Drawing a runner girl is challenging me. HA! Hard and fun I resonate with this post today. Thank you for mentioning this book as well.
You are a bright light Gail.
Thanks Julie!
Wolves of the Beyond is a spin off from Guardians of Ga'Hoole. I think I can learn much from re-reading both series with fresh perspective.
What I love, love, love is that the author does not shy away from or sugar coat reality. She does not dumb-down her words.
I have always loved children's literature.
I am seeing it in a new light.
It is filled with possibility to ignite greatness in the next generation.
Thank you! I just got the Guardians of Ga'Hoole for Christmas. and now I will add this other book. I could learn from this author. I'm noticing in my writing I tend to lean towards the sugar coating and protecting of others maybe to a fault. I'm exploring this.
I read a quote once from EB White… paraphrasing:
Children are game to field almost anything I throw at them. 🤔
I’ve been scratching my head for a while. Trying to express how I see my place in the midst of writers on social media. I sometimes refer to myself as a voyeur - watching others ply their skills while I... watch.
When you mentioned “leaning toward sugar coating” a visualization came to mind. I’m a person (child or adult) who got a ticket to watch a live performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. You and the other writers are the Sugar Plum Fairies!🧚
Watching a grand performance, to me, is as joyful as I imagine it to be for most performers. Even Sugar Plum Fairies enjoy an appreciative audience.
Hmmm… Do you recognize that your commentary is a source of encouragement, thought exploration, and inspiration?
We do indeed live an audience!
John Cheever said something like: Every writer needs a reader. It’s precisely like a kiss. You can’t do it alone. ❤️
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You write of a resplendent rabbit hole. A swirl of a well written book blended with memories of parenting Nathaniel. Makes me see the swirls in salted caramel icecream!
Some of my favorite memories include reading to/with N. In 2008 I gifted him a collection of James Herriot short stories. (Found in the painting project.) The inscription I wrote: May you always have a love of animals and enjoy a good story. :)
Perfect instructions for becoming a good Earth citizen. 😊
Kermit captivated my attention and my heart. Maybe not as powerfully as for some. Yeah, red-green color detection deficiency. Still, Calliope seems to be coming along nicely.
Tal’s observation that hard tasks are hard is a life lesson that can serve us well. Otherwise, commitment and stick-to-it-ive-ness would have no place. Make no sense.
The JK quote you selected was a great fit to the post! Once again, LoveLetterist, you knocked this one out of the park. And I’m not talking Whiffle Ball. 😊
Thank you for your appreciation Gary. It's so fun when all of the pieces slide themselves into place. 🐸
I’m inclined to view what you do as the finesse of a player of curling. 😁
That’s where they sweep the ice to get the puck (?) to go where they want it to go?
Fascinating to watch. I wonder when folks first got “curly?”
Got “curly” seems different than “started curling” to me. 🤔
I also enjoyed this quote. Suits this post brilliantly.