tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post1698131723491477277..comments2023-11-03T10:16:20.943-03:00Comments on journal illustrations and musings: art, illness and Gord Downiepaulinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368752624832830591noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-66227486112034455912016-09-23T09:44:30.826-03:002016-09-23T09:44:30.826-03:00"I said I would blog more often,
and I didn&#..."I said I would blog more often,<br />and I didn't."<br /><br />Where have I heard that before I wonder? It's only taken me 9 months since the last post!<br />But I've started one of Tara's courses which has given me a kick in the arse to get creating again, so here I am. And I've also just started on Instagram, and found my pinterest again. so things are moving, but baby steps - don't want to burn out just yet.<br />Sorry to hear about your dad, but glad he's finding ways around things. xNigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000098999820317914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-81840033647502561882016-09-14T18:00:50.041-03:002016-09-14T18:00:50.041-03:00Oh Pauline, I just love that first painting! The c...Oh Pauline, I just love that first painting! The clean lines, the bright colours, it makes me happy just looking at it. Your writing rings a bell here, I hardly ever accomplish what I set out to do. But one day it'll be done, just maybe not when I planned it. As long as you keep returning here every now and then all is good. I would sure miss reading your wonderful and insightful posts. So sorry to read about your dad. Yes, it's hard seeing our parents get old and dependant.... I love how you described your feelings on that page.denthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-61975292768537086002016-09-13T19:14:28.928-03:002016-09-13T19:14:28.928-03:00You sound like a true artist. Art is fickle, it...You sound like a true artist. Art is fickle, it's all encompassing, it's unpredictable, it's surprising, it cathartic, and joyful. It is a living spirit that won't be pinned down... So for a few weeks you have been recovering from work...now you will forge ahead...with more gorgeous art in Pauline style... when the spirit moves you...you will write, paint, draw, blog, do yoga, walk and forgive yourself when you don't do it routinely!! Sorry about your dad. The fact that he is adapting says a lot about his character!! Good for him. <br />Hugs GigglesGiggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-12272199679800698982016-09-12T23:32:13.978-03:002016-09-12T23:32:13.978-03:00Oh Pauline...I'm so sorry to hear about your d...Oh Pauline...I'm so sorry to hear about your dad :( He worked so hard all his life to now have this happen to him...life just doesn't seem fair sometimes.<br /><br />Sending all our love,<br />Sylvia & Gerry xoxoSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15232262096640298940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-29256751713924991432016-09-12T19:56:39.523-03:002016-09-12T19:56:39.523-03:00Thank you Susan. Yes, maybe i DID mean that I woul...Thank you Susan. Yes, maybe i DID mean that I would blog "weakly". :) I love that both you & your husband are grateful at the age of 75+. It's the key to a good life, isn't it? Bravo to you. xxpaulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368752624832830591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-83511708823473813882016-09-12T16:34:17.915-03:002016-09-12T16:34:17.915-03:00Perhaps when you decided to blog weekly, you reall...Perhaps when you decided to blog weekly, you really meant "weakly." :) <br />This blog was anything but "weak". The evolution of your abstract was wonderful and your father's journey was too familiar. Parkinson's seems to be robbing many once strong individuals of their dignity. As my husband and I pass 75, it is scary territory but we are thankful for each day.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453392932533324194noreply@blogger.com