tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post638721887502586801..comments2024-03-20T01:03:09.526-07:00Comments on phantsythat: magic and Magisusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-32755681857536026952009-12-26T16:26:47.515-08:002009-12-26T16:26:47.515-08:00linda - I'm so glad you've been by to see ...linda - I'm so glad you've been by to see it. Thanks for the very good wishes which I return to you with a cherry on top :-)<br /><br />dr. zaius - I'm glad you got it. The world would be a better place if everyone who must wear a tie had one like it :-)<br /><br />:D wolf - All the best to you and your family too.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-73562008288924859942009-12-26T11:09:02.401-08:002009-12-26T11:09:02.401-08:00belatted xmas greets, susan :)belatted xmas greets, susan :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-89024919075597321142009-12-25T22:03:39.851-08:002009-12-25T22:03:39.851-08:00What a delightful picture! I have a necktie just l...What a delightful picture! I have a necktie just like that. Merry Christmas, Susan!Dr. Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153875976834518896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-53070930018850952412009-12-25T21:43:01.578-08:002009-12-25T21:43:01.578-08:00this is lovely, pure and simple...i am hoping your...this is lovely, pure and simple...i am hoping your holidays are restful and full of happiness and peace with maybe just a small gift or two thrown into the mix...and happy new decade!<br />♥L'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-8969567536005037922009-12-25T21:24:31.042-08:002009-12-25T21:24:31.042-08:00steve - The Ransom of Redchief is indeed a good on...steve - The Ransom of Redchief is indeed a good one. Do children even study short stories anymore?<br /><br />I'm glad you like the little painting and I knew you'd notice the composition. When it's right it's right, yes? I look forward to seeing your next 'Glee' paintings. Your work is always such a treat and you're far more generous than me in describing the process. I just like to do it and then talk about something else :-)<br /><br />Happy Christmas.<br /><br />mauigirl - Nice to see you again. I wish you all the best of the season too.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-32839770565932135562009-12-25T20:37:37.841-08:002009-12-25T20:37:37.841-08:00Merry Christmas, hope you have a wonderful New Yea...Merry Christmas, hope you have a wonderful New Year too!Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-64800574669872486732009-12-25T12:57:29.273-08:002009-12-25T12:57:29.273-08:00I love that story (though our FAVORITE O'Henry...I love that story (though our FAVORITE O'Henry is "The Ransom of Redchief" !!! "And you dasn't catch toads unless with a string...").<br /><br />I am SO delighted to see this new painting! I LOVE Mr. Crane's shoes and the simple open gesture of the little girl. The scale of each thing to the other, too (shoes, bird, balloon, girl) and the simple beach-scape so there is no distraction from the simple relationships... Wonderful.<br /><br />I have some "Glee" paintings coming soon. The glad loveliness of this painting of yours brings them closer to the surface, sooner to paper.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you, your family, and your readers! Thanks for posting this!Steve Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-28849585422239588502009-12-25T12:16:13.201-08:002009-12-25T12:16:13.201-08:00gfid - I wish the very same for you. A blessing sh...gfid - I wish the very same for you. A blessing shared is a blessing multiplied :-)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-38144437729427182602009-12-25T10:38:49.424-08:002009-12-25T10:38:49.424-08:00wishing you joy and fulfillment, and many, many bl...wishing you joy and fulfillment, and many, many blessings. (which, being who you are, i selfishly know you'll share in your art and stories)gfidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452490194253665370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-18747151401258940592009-12-25T10:37:57.344-08:002009-12-25T10:37:57.344-08:00sera - How about little airplanes for birds so the...sera - How about little airplanes for birds so they wouldn't have to flap so much :-) Perhaps it hasn't happened because they aren't so silly as humans who'd invent diapers for them.<br /><br />lindsay - I've always enjoyed your thoughtful essays and hope to do so far into the future. Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas.<br /><br />pagan - I'm thankful every day my hands can interpret what my speech cannot. The images are a gift to me first that I'm happy to pass on. Happy Christmas to you and your dear family.<br /><br />spadoman - Best wishes for Christmas are what I send in return to you and your family.<br /><br />border explorer - You continue to exemplify the very heart and soul of generosity. May Christmas delight your heart and soul.<br /><br />gary - The same to you dear friend. I'm looking forward to more photos from Australia.<br /><br />sera - I am enjoying this day and that's in part because I have a very happy Crow relaxed on his perch this morning. He's eating fruit cake and promising to visit you with his personal thanks :-) Happy Christmas!susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-45669315917921839342009-12-25T10:07:58.643-08:002009-12-25T10:07:58.643-08:00it's christmas! yay! i love my little silk pur...it's christmas! yay! i love my little silk purse and the book. i hope you are enjoying this beautiful day.Seraphinehttp://encoreseraphine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-87212691037968356942009-12-25T00:48:31.221-08:002009-12-25T00:48:31.221-08:00Lovely. The art, the writing and you.
Merry Chris...Lovely. The art, the writing and you.<br /><br />Merry Christmas Susan!Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148485566444804108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-80334010510363205872009-12-24T18:40:05.364-08:002009-12-24T18:40:05.364-08:00I love the painting, too. And I love the wisdom of...I love the painting, too. And I love the wisdom of the O. Henry quote. May we have the courage to give lavishly and foolishly. Merry Christmas!Billie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214111146566550821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-48699458321919766702009-12-24T09:42:11.908-08:002009-12-24T09:42:11.908-08:00Merry Christmas to you and all you hold dear.
Pea...Merry Christmas to you and all you hold dear.<br /><br />Peace.Spadomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-62653538532443360852009-12-24T08:57:04.658-08:002009-12-24T08:57:04.658-08:00Oh, I love your new painting. It carries that mess...Oh, I love your new painting. It carries that message you so lovingly convey in all your creations; a message that is hard to put into words but which I feel dearly when my eyes and heart encounter your work.<br /><br />Happy Christmas to you, too, dear Susan. And to your loved ones.<br /><br />GinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-8974116689925528402009-12-24T04:08:15.221-08:002009-12-24T04:08:15.221-08:00Hi Susan
The best to you and yours at Christmas. ...Hi Susan <br />The best to you and yours at Christmas. I have enjoyed all your stories and paintings – especially the latest combination and look forward again to your company in the New Year. We are immersed in singing here at the moment with the usual hymns, carols and melodies. <br />Best wisheslindsaylobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774918551798647046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-9300914918373194682009-12-23T23:18:58.259-08:002009-12-23T23:18:58.259-08:00why doesn't somebody design shoes for birds. b...why doesn't somebody design shoes for birds. birds sometimes have to walk in snow, don'cha know?<br /><br />Look what else somebody thought of: <i>"Bird Diapers are cleverly disguised, soft, stretchy, reusable. They allow your feathered friends out of their cages worry-free from embarrassing accidents (poop) or dangerous fly-aways. The patented "poop-pouch" safely keeps droppings away from birds and you. Sorry, but for obvious reasons this product is not returnable."</i><br /><br />Crow should be so lucky.Seraphinehttp://encoreseraphine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-16002826762660643252009-12-21T22:31:43.412-08:002009-12-21T22:31:43.412-08:00the crow - Yeah, his docs keep him grounded :-) So...the crow - Yeah, his docs keep him grounded :-) Sooo good to see you out and about. Happy Christmas.<br /><br />sera - Time of year and remember they downsized too :-( Happy to get, happy to wait and see :-)<br /><br />btw - do you deviant? I signed on but all looks too hip and fastfastfast.. still, some very good stuff there.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-59626585674800099452009-12-21T22:08:02.309-08:002009-12-21T22:08:02.309-08:00oh gosh, that should have gotten to you overnight....oh gosh, that should have gotten to you overnight. i sent it friday. sighs.Seraphinehttp://encoreseraphine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-68138783848034663722009-12-21T20:43:38.441-08:002009-12-21T20:43:38.441-08:00Love the stork and his hot-damn shoes.
Wishing yo...Love the stork and his hot-damn shoes.<br /><br />Wishing you all the best, Susan - hope the new year brings you much joy and success.<br /><br />:)The Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846997590157958766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-40866383638516901482009-12-21T17:15:17.424-08:002009-12-21T17:15:17.424-08:00marja-leena - Yes, it's a sweet one. Merry Chr...marja-leena - Yes, it's a sweet one. Merry Christmas to you too!<br /><br />liberality - I feel exactly the same way about having got to know you too :-)<br /><br />sera - You're right that I love blue and it was perfect for Mr. Crane and his little friend. Thank you so much for that and a surprise that came today which I will save a few days longer :-)<br /><br />nancy - I hope you enjoyed it and that you have a Happy Christmas too.<br /><br />jams - All the best :-)<br /><br />okjimm - Hah! I didn't know you were an avian fashion consultant.<br /><br />nunly - Maybe you should read 'baby days' - the one children's book I ever completed. I think you'd like it :-)<br /><br />randal - They were spiffing, weren't they?susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-23740450801263843022009-12-21T09:43:43.438-08:002009-12-21T09:43:43.438-08:00I'll take one of their magic hats. Very stylis...I'll take one of their magic hats. Very stylish.Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-38126882771551353662009-12-21T09:29:49.269-08:002009-12-21T09:29:49.269-08:00Oh, and I forgot...I hope you have a wonderful Chr...Oh, and I forgot...I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-87890229061986719502009-12-21T09:29:12.023-08:002009-12-21T09:29:12.023-08:00I love that crane! Did you ever consider a career ...I love that crane! Did you ever consider a career as an illustrator for children's books? The one thing that always attracted me to the books I'd read to my kids and the children I cared for where the illustrations. Some of the books had the most amazing and beautiful illustrations that I would spend time just looking at the wonderful detail and colors. <br /><br />Your Crane picture reminds me of the illustrations of Alison Relyea-Parr.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-44952762217618933562009-12-21T05:03:00.948-08:002009-12-21T05:03:00.948-08:00...but that really looks more like a Stork to me. ......but that really looks more like a Stork to me. Gees, everyone knows Cranes wear sandals and Storks wear boots!! Wowsers!okjimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013002335848390765noreply@blogger.com