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AKA: sandra, tvgp (tri valley gypsy poet)SHEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826249683489196986noreply@blogger.comBlogger4152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-84144787298564857732024-03-23T08:39:00.000-07:002024-03-23T08:39:47.856-07:00MagTimeFrames.com by (me!) sandra, writeousmom, ~topps from the archives<p> <a href="http://magtimeframes.com/video.html">MagTimeFrames.com </a></p><p><br /></p><p>How is it that Laura Garcia (Cannon) looks younger in 2024 than she did in 2003? -So beautiful! and add raising triplets; any stress the news yields.. and yet.. same youthfulness and energy.. inspiring!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1Vr-pxqUWzW5hOF_LrquGOoIRWdoc3Mowq4jGiQVzBCVAhEOy75VcP8_EztBATsc532aBFvBp9CJCdfbymDPOhRf0y8smu1ow_3FE29hVHQS1pfptkKhOv0MY9U21dqwX9Rp-BrhZmDFRpKLFn2XANeQCVGVMVuqcqRvQxjSoC9AFHdQArwO6w/s7588/GridArt_20240323_082804632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7588" data-original-width="4096" height="503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1Vr-pxqUWzW5hOF_LrquGOoIRWdoc3Mowq4jGiQVzBCVAhEOy75VcP8_EztBATsc532aBFvBp9CJCdfbymDPOhRf0y8smu1ow_3FE29hVHQS1pfptkKhOv0MY9U21dqwX9Rp-BrhZmDFRpKLFn2XANeQCVGVMVuqcqRvQxjSoC9AFHdQArwO6w/w272-h503/GridArt_20240323_082804632.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><br /><p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-42193210979292814182024-03-21T11:19:00.000-07:002024-03-21T11:19:00.524-07:00Mick & O'Harrison O'Kay's Feast of St Patrick's 2024 #vellumdays<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJwclBgqsJ1Qp1m6KTbMI-ipZSMQNWEL1T7sVIxLY-GlJzIcx2IhgLh29Aeh4wanm4JqJJqWIaAfR0YINOxVz2LFBU4xmpiwE7qiLIPt6PGana78QRfWqewiwO1-A_zZMMiD4py8lw5GVLadbLKF-AERnvD-ELbibnqiJJdEcsRX9DV-C0S-0wA/s7588/GridArt_20240321_104835181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7588" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJwclBgqsJ1Qp1m6KTbMI-ipZSMQNWEL1T7sVIxLY-GlJzIcx2IhgLh29Aeh4wanm4JqJJqWIaAfR0YINOxVz2LFBU4xmpiwE7qiLIPt6PGana78QRfWqewiwO1-A_zZMMiD4py8lw5GVLadbLKF-AERnvD-ELbibnqiJJdEcsRX9DV-C0S-0wA/s320/GridArt_20240321_104835181.jpg" width="173" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOBsPbgH6lM6OpFspX2hBHEOZrjXEqn5-YtNJtbQ_LyGdJXLfKPUooI1aiIlf6WNlYy7mAX7mtDJrq3g9XR8KVoyMhcsfkEx52Cg5bQeffpRy5oBxV56RzRFVUZEHpHk8JXJd94WurbUEXPh643Qm5WyzfUjTiLLQatKssxzh9TzUzl_bGiwETw/s7588/GridArt_20240321_105758723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7588" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOBsPbgH6lM6OpFspX2hBHEOZrjXEqn5-YtNJtbQ_LyGdJXLfKPUooI1aiIlf6WNlYy7mAX7mtDJrq3g9XR8KVoyMhcsfkEx52Cg5bQeffpRy5oBxV56RzRFVUZEHpHk8JXJd94WurbUEXPh643Qm5WyzfUjTiLLQatKssxzh9TzUzl_bGiwETw/s320/GridArt_20240321_105758723.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvGTmcrQIwy9WTi4F9R45zmg8gGNDqD3RFF90n_-UNppU5LxpPeI8jMXjZIKinTaxmt1-xI65CMPYYF79mZZyAOJI-ew-rHT8z-fuuNe8jz14O9GzOs4-aipvsuEHiLFU9pDBPd7tLRbhw_pRq3xKlb-SSSfxESmXLxDhPcCK6nAbTb-Gd9STgw/s7588/GridArt_20240321_110519932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7588" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvGTmcrQIwy9WTi4F9R45zmg8gGNDqD3RFF90n_-UNppU5LxpPeI8jMXjZIKinTaxmt1-xI65CMPYYF79mZZyAOJI-ew-rHT8z-fuuNe8jz14O9GzOs4-aipvsuEHiLFU9pDBPd7tLRbhw_pRq3xKlb-SSSfxESmXLxDhPcCK6nAbTb-Gd9STgw/s320/GridArt_20240321_110519932.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"THANK YOU!" awesome fun friends!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>It was the best St Patrick's Party we've ever had!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i> ... but not the best St Patrick's Party we'll ever have...</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaW2DGPw1vOXp373Mru4-eaRRdxNa5camS1nByXk8ng7Zb36FpWiSWMkqLknU2k7GMiXudsIIev-hTpQtvP4evP9QWSZoE1QL9F9CaHdWKOZ_ywieaKtomSpg8iAfHZRQzL8Ykg7g85q4QCQsRFOAxrQqG-_GEhCxhEeah8F89FSd5Cv3SkW9bg/s997/image000000(2)%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="695" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaW2DGPw1vOXp373Mru4-eaRRdxNa5camS1nByXk8ng7Zb36FpWiSWMkqLknU2k7GMiXudsIIev-hTpQtvP4evP9QWSZoE1QL9F9CaHdWKOZ_ywieaKtomSpg8iAfHZRQzL8Ykg7g85q4QCQsRFOAxrQqG-_GEhCxhEeah8F89FSd5Cv3SkW9bg/s320/image000000(2)%20(2).jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> "SLAINTE!"</div><p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-67992296503760673982024-03-15T12:53:00.000-07:002024-03-22T08:49:57.512-07:00STUNNING! worth every hoop one must jump through.. to us! (sandra! & robert!)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8jqigenvXRnXQCmyrX21KG256L7HBodUPiBlYFQ2oxrCxX1qpM_egKej9b6517SyW70OCGe0JNDHt26hPWCi8sAwDCl0fGJlFYMYlARVh2wo_UqplVfisMGPQylE9tKqfLe6lCa6_0a84ElxrDRZODzPqt9uf1G-Ahv0a3qY74nOdRNTkmSNsg/s639/breezeofinnovation.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="639" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8jqigenvXRnXQCmyrX21KG256L7HBodUPiBlYFQ2oxrCxX1qpM_egKej9b6517SyW70OCGe0JNDHt26hPWCi8sAwDCl0fGJlFYMYlARVh2wo_UqplVfisMGPQylE9tKqfLe6lCa6_0a84ElxrDRZODzPqt9uf1G-Ahv0a3qY74nOdRNTkmSNsg/w390-h255/breezeofinnovation.webp" width="390" /></a></div><br /> BREEZE of INNOVATION -don't remember how i first came across it; but i remember my initial reactions: STUNNING! -research; research; read... and just gets better and better! gorgeous, magical lights, a stage for bands [and just as the headframes make the most awesome stages for bands performing at the montana folk festival.. a stage/concerts on this in San Jose, CA!!] -cafes.. views! as you walk up and along and around.. do take a look on youtube.. <p></p><p>and i remember thinking/writing: but San Jose is not currently ready for; or worthy of.. -because, based on what we've been seeing; until SJ/SCC address the issues of encampments, graffiti.. until they can reduce crime and increase safety and cleanliness..</p><p>this GORGEOUS, STUNNING, AWESOME sculpture would last around... less than 24 hours. that's was my guess</p><p>****</p><p>fast-forward, to when robert & i met directly, and in person, with Steve Borkenhagen, Exec Dir, of Urban Confluence, and this project! -lots to read about regarding the origins; the design competition..</p><p>read more if inspired; i'm going to let you join us at Voyager Coffee, San Pedro Square, in Downtown San Jose, during our conversation with Steve</p><p>us to steve: When we were leading the NOTonNOBLE protest, we had discussed amongst ourselves at that time.. wow! like how much energy it was taking.. the 80+ hour weeks we were putting in.. how taxing on every level.. but we fought, fought, fought.. and thought, -<b><i>how wonderful it would be, if we could be using this time and energy toward something good and beautiful, vs. fighting evil</i></b>, -know what we mean? Breeze of Innovation is something we can be FOR; we can fight for... it's an answered prayer for us.. we love it and want to learn more..</p><p>and of course, we shared our concerns about san jose being ready, clean enough, safe enough for something so magnificent -very concerned about anyone spending that much time, money, effort etc. for something that wasnt going to be properly valued; appreciated; -protected-</p><p>and that's when he educated us</p><p>steve to us: do you understand about what a conservancy is? (does?)</p><p> -and we did not.</p><p>he went on to explain, that let's say breeze of innovation is successfully built on plaza de cesar chavez.. which is in downtown and is surrounded by hotels, businesses, restaurants, -these surrounding entities have a vested interest in protecting the landmark sculpture for all their guests...</p><p>and, in my own words, now, what i understood immediately is this: oh! SJPD will not be responsible for protecting, cleaning, maintaining.. SJPD won't be responsible for catching/preventing graffiti and vandalism in general -because they are already overwhelmed.. </p><p>so as long you have -several- entities, each with their own funds and human resources dedicated toward protecting.. well, now it stands a real chance!</p><p> -and once it was clear to me, to us; that breeze of innovation has a real chance, 1. to exist at all, and 2. to be protected and enjoyed by the masses thank you to a strong <i>conservancy</i></p><p>lets do this thing! it cant happen fast enough!</p><p>and our conversation had a longer depth; and wider spectrum of topics, but.. i want to stay focused on breeze of innovation; and.. <i> conservancy.</i>. which i realized, is what our sacred perc ponds have in a kind of natural and organic way.. i mean, thank God, we do have parks & rec, and the valley water who have a vested interest in protecting; but.. there are a whole lotta neighbors; everyday people who enjoy the perc ponds.. and without being paid to do it; or asked to do it; or recognized for it</p><p> -we have a vested interest in keeping our sacred perc ponds; sacred. free from graffiti, garbage, etc. and there are so many unsung heros, who, when walking through.. pick up garbage/trash/litter... who cover up/remove graffiti -our vested interest is in getting to continue to enjoy, walk, bike, hike, bird watch, explore, fish, picnic.. safely in a clean, cared for landscape... and for our kids; and our grandkids to enjoy the same. and it is a sad story that we need so many everyday individuals PLUS city/park/county services to do this work on an ongoing basis; but we feel and honor that responsibility -and dream of the day when a caught n' consequences task force helps prevent the park property destruction/vandalism in the first place.</p><p>and you know what i would do given the chance: 1. clean it up 2. public apology 3. write an essay why this is wrong, and why you will not do it again -and if you do get caught a 2nd time; straight to jail write after you 1. clean it up 2. apologize publicly 3. write an essay why it is wrong and why you will never do it again</p><p>anyway.. </p><p>now let's talk location. you can research that breeze of innovations location has already moved a couple times for a variety of reasons.. </p><p>the current vision for the location is plaza de cesar chavez, and let's just say an early "happy birthday to.." -because march 31st is..</p><p>from the picture this looks good... it is in downtown... it is surrounded by businesses with a vested interest in its protection.. all good really; it would bring more attention to; awareness of cesar chavez.. </p><p> but why does downtown get all the cool stuff? why not BEAUTIFUL BERRYESSA!.. we want our own sonic runway, and we would LOVE to have BREEZE of INNOVATION.. as you can see by our collective and ongoing efforts to keep our sacred perc ponds; sacred -we already have a track record of caring for, valuing, appreciating, protecting.. </p><p><span> </span><span> pause. daydream.. entourage, pride n joy, masses of people (just like barones/fortino) -slightly intoxicated happy dancing people at this live concert at the most stunning venue of all venues in the world!</span><br /></p><p><span>play: what is it about lights? they are just so magical. they transform and elevate and enchant everywhere you find them... Christmas trees, boutiques, Disney's electric light parade, the water/light/music magic.. -when we light up our yard art.. when they twinkle as decor in restaurants.. when lights are strung along a walkway; when they accessorize an arch, an entry, a patio</span></p><p><span>when they are white; when they are a variety of colors, when they blink in different patterns.. when they dance with music.. the best!</span></p><p><span>they just consistently make magic. -speaking of.. those (14) historic headframes from the copper mine heydays in butte montana.. -someone(s) very intelligent spearheaded having them decorated in lights.. this just immediately elevated their appearance at night, making them beautiful and visible from long distances; and elevated their status as the historic icons they are</span></p><p><span>back to San Jose, and Breeze of Innovation.. plaza de cesar chavez is just too small from our point of view.. a couple acres. if breeze of innovation looks in the real world, as i see it in my imagination based on the youtube, and online pictures..</span></p><p><span>it needs and deserves MANY ACRES.. to really be all that it can and should be; to properly handle the local people/tourist traffic</span></p><p>so, on my own.. i started looking at alternative locations for this best venue of all venues in the world.. this breeze of innovation... this stunning, magical place to visit, hang out and enjoy</p><p><span> ...for live bands... for picnics, romantic strolls up to inspiring views... cafes... restaurants... weddings, special events.. small business boutique shopping.. -of course the lights in the rods.. they will need to be able to change color! -wonder what it looks like, by day.. when the lights arent lit..</span></p><p><span>anyway.. plaza de cesar chavez; too small... beautiful berryessa..; not to be ruled out... but where else? where else? </span></p><p><span>and it came to my mind.. where else in san jose do they already have a track record of valuing, protecting, appreciating, maintaining beautiful things? where else in san jose, is it, ALREADY, clean and safe and pleasurable to visit, shop, enjoy live music, a pretty landscape, decorations</span></p><p><span>and, it is the 10th largest city in the nation, and i don't believe i've visited every single area... (although during NOTonNOBLE we did go to just about every. single. park. and. elementary school.)</span></p><p><span>but.. </span></p><p><span>"of course! Santana Row!" -Valley Fair Mall.. gorgeous, clean, safe, pleasure to shop at; easy to bring guests/visitors and feel good about.. Santana Row.. with their beautiful hanging baskets of flowers.. pretty, pretty landscapes.. fancy stores.. wonderful variety of restaurants.. impressively convenient parking.. without realizing it, -before our conversation with Steve Borkenhagen..</span></p><p><span>well, obviously, <i>Santana Row has a strong <b>conservancy!</b></i><b> </b> this area is well taken care of; consistently</span></p><p><span>so, ... i started looking at maps of the area.. -and i think.. across the way from...</span></p><p><span>and its been one of my fascinations my entire life; having lived in over 30 different neighborhoods in the bay area</span></p><p><span>how culturally different (safe and clean to dangerous and littered), how sometimes just one or two blocks can make all the difference.. -why some bad neighborhoods spread and grow and keep claiming more territory </span></p><p><span>but here, don't we have a chance to take a great area, and let the great spread and grow and claim more territory..</span></p><p><span>yes.</span></p><p><span>and only very briefly before i close: WAIT, WAIT! how can i close without mentioning THE BEST SURPRISE from our meeting with Steve Borkenhagen -somewhere during the conversation, he brought up to us <a href="tourist attraction of faith, hope and love!">MY IDEA FOR LIGHTING UP SAN JOSE! </a> -to my knowledge; no one knows about or cares; despite my sending personal letters to over 100 churches here in san jose. NOT ONE church responded at all -at all- my letters (to churches, i must remind) went UTTERLY IGNORED BY EVERY.SINGLE. CHURCH. the embarrassment is on them as far as i am concerned. </span></p><p><span> -not even sure how it reached steve, but someone sent it his way and he shared that whoever that was, said, "have you seen what this crazy lady has written.."</span></p><p><span>and how funny is that!?! it's not crazy to go into great debt for a new city hall that how many people will ever enter/enjoy? will travel across the world to see? or will even go out of their short way within this very city to make sure they get to see? - not crazy to let illegal campers colonize and close our local shopping plazas.. not crazy for city council members to stealth vote for 100 homeless to be provided tiny homes across from an elementary school on a park, slash, water supply facility.. long list here, </span></p><p><span>but it's considered crazy to share a beautiful vision, where said vision costs very little (relatively speaking) divided among churches/districts; different faiths; can be seen <b>and enjoyed in all 10 districts vs. just one</b>; is unique; beautiful; inclusive of all faiths.. and would, in fact, put san jose on the map, yield some 'awe' and attract artists, photographers, poets, writers, tourists, locals from all over the world </span></p><p><span> -in this case, i'll be happy to own 'crazy' as long as it's a synonym for inspired</span></p><p><span><br /></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggjyt94eHV6PLf9E6PNPwcOpxEqS5-F2LRimtYrPcFXQJAqyU8W1PWho8tY-3LANAxveRHutDyBmajxsx7jbS8L5iHzSuPMhLnO-8tk25nf4-gcEM01HZI-oaPkO8oNzKz6IcW6m_ydq3VISwq0Zb1KD9TZasNM9LCwj6_mkfDENwkX6fNodoE8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="320" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggjyt94eHV6PLf9E6PNPwcOpxEqS5-F2LRimtYrPcFXQJAqyU8W1PWho8tY-3LANAxveRHutDyBmajxsx7jbS8L5iHzSuPMhLnO-8tk25nf4-gcEM01HZI-oaPkO8oNzKz6IcW6m_ydq3VISwq0Zb1KD9TZasNM9LCwj6_mkfDENwkX6fNodoE8A=w189-h122" width="189" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj48GDzf_z-KdgVv_KfVzHzoDv8Y2jdKJhUh7eIElJUQunkLEryv6TQTmMRHtO324MC8lvWwDX-xr32wTwRvo9XAtVPJA6EOcXz6aK5QSTZFCUlAWQtIBl9T2MpFUICPBfbbxWD0jwrVA_LA5IkHLNs2yj8Hu1WsE6NlIlgozCRUelvURFTCf5z-w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="320" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj48GDzf_z-KdgVv_KfVzHzoDv8Y2jdKJhUh7eIElJUQunkLEryv6TQTmMRHtO324MC8lvWwDX-xr32wTwRvo9XAtVPJA6EOcXz6aK5QSTZFCUlAWQtIBl9T2MpFUICPBfbbxWD0jwrVA_LA5IkHLNs2yj8Hu1WsE6NlIlgozCRUelvURFTCf5z-w=w176-h168" width="176" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><p></p><p><span>but, honestly.. to have anyone ever; and in this case, steve borkenhagen! even mention that he knew about it; that did make my day.</span></p><p>and obviously there is room for both: breeze of innovation and light up san jose -the more magical lights the better</p><p> -but where was i? </p><p><span> *****</span></p><p><span> i wonder if i can help the graffiti taggers of any given neighborhood understand? graffiti is to property as smoking is to lungs. you are voluntarily destroying your own chance at having a better environment. vandalism does zero to improve your circumstances -you just add to the ugly. -love that analogy, what movie? denzel washington 'like getting in the boxing ring and hitting yourself in the face'</span></p><p><span>good exercise/question: would your neighborhood be a good host for something as beautiful and magical as breeze of innovation? -when investors/artists drive by or walk around your neighborhood, do they want to invest? or keep looking elsewhere... </span></p><p><span> -just the absence of graffiti can elevate an area 10 fold; the opposite also being true.</span></p><p><span>hallelujah & amen</span></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-47163440050096160372024-03-14T12:36:00.000-07:002024-03-15T10:43:17.369-07:00The Art of the Will Spill by (me!) ~topps <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHx_J_DCoUHxdoY3w0vs7bHZWYK5cXS9W1l-KP1E2wETVUr5vM9B3aRb4x90ZwH0BzEDK-rwaX9I4dD0vIDVvrMz1vs5Rj29SsM7tFBMbZcitUL6WcUDLhIPjDln9u32bYqNCMLMv1OY_xMxFkwtBeewayDZG-3Vnm9S6wHLzBB7bdKUzPkiI0bw/s2304/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-03-14T111046.232.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHx_J_DCoUHxdoY3w0vs7bHZWYK5cXS9W1l-KP1E2wETVUr5vM9B3aRb4x90ZwH0BzEDK-rwaX9I4dD0vIDVvrMz1vs5Rj29SsM7tFBMbZcitUL6WcUDLhIPjDln9u32bYqNCMLMv1OY_xMxFkwtBeewayDZG-3Vnm9S6wHLzBB7bdKUzPkiI0bw/s320/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-03-14T111046.232.png" width="240" /></a></div><br /> the words are there<p></p><p>towards the back; or at the bottom on a per diem basis</p><p>sometimes those words; they are light and float write to the surface; allowing me to just skim the surface for an epic poem</p><p>but sometimes they're heavy and dense; each word worth its wait in gold</p><p>i need to reach</p><p> -sometimes i reach down, reach in, reach around and through and there it is!</p><p>but more often than not</p><p>i need to tilt the container, let gravity be gravity, let a certain amount of words just spill out all over the place because they are literally in the way</p><p>and i can't write what i want to write until i'm willing </p><p>and willing spills is its own art form; will spills demand to be left write where they land</p><p>you do not spend any time cleaning them up, organizing, re-writing</p><p>will spills are not drafts</p><p>they are biodegradable but unwasted words; a rather natural break-down occurs</p><p>doesn't it. </p><p>****</p><p>and with this in mind, </p><p> ** it was at the let love connect the world performance.. sometime during the performance, a narrator said something like: 'as we enter the A.I. world, we (pray? hope?) that the love that is in human DNA will be carried forward with us..'</p><p>and the show went on..</p><p>but my heart and mind returned -A.I. can never yield true, genuine love. LOVE is a fruit of the human spirit; not the flesh; LOVE is not tucked within the strands of human DNA; LOVE is not x-ray-able; LOVE is not quantifiable; LOVE cannot be programmed or coded</p><p> -it can be imitated; mimicked, but the imitation and/or mimick is void the genuine spiritual experience. [but always reliant on an original] LOVE is the internal interpretation of a knowledge; feeling. and God is LOVE..</p><p>so, we should not count on A.I. to <strike> bring</strike> string love along via a complex molecule, -should we. We might instead consider asking and inviting and welcoming -in fact, recognize the necessity of our infinitely loving and eternal God. </p><p>1 John 4: 7-12</p><p>Questions from the onset: -spirit of generosity; mercy; grace -decision to forgive/receive forgiveness; faith, hope -that mysterious 'care' neuron -are you under the impression DNA contains? -the truth that sets us free that A.I. has the power, authority to sanctify</p><p>*****</p><p>-prayers, prayers, prayers with an ongoing telepathic itemized list.. trivial to vital; material to spiritual..</p><p> -prayer semantics -long ago changed; stopped praying <i>someone i can trust</i> and pray instead, <i>someone who is trustworthy</i></p><p>more recently, -do forgive; do forgive... the scripture says, ask... Ask, </p><p><b>A</b>sk </p><p><b>S</b>eek</p><p><b>K</b>nock ... not Tell, Sit Idle, then Barge In..</p><p>*****</p><p>... would be my hope, living to get to be a great grandma!</p><p><br /></p><p>****</p><p>swimming in a million answered prayers; and there appears to be no cap on how many great days, great experiences, great YEARS even, in a row.. -the promised land</p><p>***</p><p> -that helped. and the will spill; as common/identifiable to writers, as {insert best analogy here}is to </p><p>amen. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-1279056711363660472024-03-12T10:44:00.000-07:002024-03-12T10:46:03.418-07:00high, HIGH, recommend! "encore!" by ~topps<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhganZ8dLRGhvLk7qA5XVuvukM9QTrrhyBF3Bez7Qk5WqMq-rOQ5M0VGeJrrYw84P9eubUJE2DA8XY1KNQWWMSfCqduJXbIqFOr0EoaxX5rKegdLySD64YwzRzPbnbS4V1BKxtHhYjqzryqRlvAELlfOxkvlXVqLJmQguO29z3jCJSK64FRTnZWkQ/s1025/Screenshot_20240312_093412_Gallery%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhganZ8dLRGhvLk7qA5XVuvukM9QTrrhyBF3Bez7Qk5WqMq-rOQ5M0VGeJrrYw84P9eubUJE2DA8XY1KNQWWMSfCqduJXbIqFOr0EoaxX5rKegdLySD64YwzRzPbnbS4V1BKxtHhYjqzryqRlvAELlfOxkvlXVqLJmQguO29z3jCJSK64FRTnZWkQ/s320/Screenshot_20240312_093412_Gallery%20(1).jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">we loved it, robert & i. -i laughed out loud several times -a treat in and of itself. light-hearted humor. the premise is wonderful.. -easy, actually, in this digital era, to<i> imagine.</i>. (no pun intended); having an enormous amount/piece of true history utterly deleted and inaccessible -erased from the world wide web; online access</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it's going on as i write this; individual's are at the mercy of coders, programmers, -search capability</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">/and a very valid reason to hold on tight to BOOKS, paper, -writings from <i>the before</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">different subject though, let me return: and while it is easy to imagine an entire piece of history suddenly inaccessible/erased from online searches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the writers/directors require (ask) the audience to just kind of go along with the sudden absence of any/all non-digital, tangible validation; evidence, if you will; like.. albums, posters, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i was glad to go along with the overall premise, and just 'let it be'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i realized the demographic of 'beatles purests' ive met throughout the years, -well, i could already hear their argument, which goes something like this: because the beatles music itself is all masterpiece, and revolutionary -just about ANY story you tell, ANY movie you make, which uses and shares beatles (oh, so sorry, please forgive, i mean) Beatles music, is by default, going to be great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but their point: the movie will not be great because of the writing or story; its great because of the music -and this does give me pause. how much to credit who for what?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but i love the movie. cast, stellar. writing, fun. direction; wonderful. editing -what needed to be done to move the story forward; done with creative flair</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i love that it is PG13 -would love G even; and enormously grateful it was not R (which, in 2024, is more like XX was in 1970's -and this mainstreaming of sleaze makes me recoil inside.., but again, different topic, allow me to return)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i love the music.. i can sing along with just about every...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but, let me share this, at the high risk of losing 10 friends the moment i do:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">if you said, 'Sandra.. free tickets to see the Beatles or Pay to see Entourage -concerts are same night; choose</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">this would be a no-brainer for (me!) /yes.. hear Beatles friends <i> proves you have no brain</i>..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">because i'd rather spend an evening dancing and listening to live music vs just listening, and Beatles music to me is listening music. i am highly sensitive to lyrics; the writing, the story of any given song</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">which is another reason i love this movie and the Beatles music which inspired it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">anyone remember when i <a href="https://shesayswithasmile.blogspot.com/search?q=%40tooshort">'Christianized' Too Short's song and rewrote the lyrics</a> for fun.. making it a little 'cleaner'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">well, you do not need to.. that is <b>i</b> do not need to, even just for fun and experiment, re-write and Christianize or clean up any Beatles music lyrics</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and they certainly are not a Christian band, but their lyrics were written during a more </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -during a less sleazy time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it was not, in my opinion, a 'more innocent' time; but it was a less sleazy time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and that's 200 more pages, so let me skip that too..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">all anyone needs to do is juxtapose any Beatles lyrics from their era to the current (i've mentioned this exercise before: Stevie Wonder's<strike> Days </strike> I WISH song, and Train's song: Calling All Angels)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -and that lily james; i hope she regards it high praise how often she reminded me of keira knightley; -some of the mannerisms from another masterpiece movie: the imitation game</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and speaking of masterpieces.. part of the reason i was extra interested in this movie, yesterday, is because i saw an association with slumdog millionaire; which i also consider a masterpiece</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PG13; loved the premise; glad to along for the ride; stellar cast across the board; joy/laughter; masterpiece/revolutionary music i know the lyrics to and can sing along and re-appreciate; loved how creatively and fun the music/lyrics were incorporated into the greater story; delighted in the 'messages' of the movie -temptation to claim lyrics/music as your own when it appeared there was no risk in getting caught; living a lie; the effort to come clean.. the enormous JOY and happiness great music brings people, families, societies; -the lure of fame/fortune; the emptiness of fame/fortune; -being the parents/friends of a famous person.. the presence/accessibility/absence/erasing of memory itself; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the value of shared memories; true love, friendship.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and there is more of course, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. and "THANK YOU!" for this movie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"ENCORE!" to the Beatles, and "encore to THE ENTIRE TEAM involved in the making of Yesterday"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">amen & amen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -speaking of; i did a brief search because i do want to know -would love to know Paul McCartney's TRUE thoughts on this film...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -still searching... still searching... -gave up. </div><p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-51617335828073138032024-03-10T08:58:00.000-07:002024-03-10T08:58:54.393-07:00Celtric Cross Bliss 2024 yard art by (sexy! & topps!) #bliss<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and big public "THANK YOU!" to Jerry Heinrichs for these two awesome paintings! -for super bowl LVIII he had painted a 49er helmet, and KC helmet.. and in the spirit of our yard art itself.. (create, clean/remove; create anew...)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jerry painted write over the helmets creating a new empty canvas -and enjoyed the fun process of painting again</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*on the topic of poetry: we do change the st patricks theme yard art from year to year and do not duplicate previous designs; but i keep posting the same poem... would have to research to remember what year i first wrote it.. what i have changed is the font size/presentation</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">we count it all joy! Thank You Jesus, hallelujah & amen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-81040672121240325502024-03-06T10:34:00.000-08:002024-03-06T10:34:40.360-08:00Deuteronomy 7:9 ...faithfulness, love, mercy .... mutual love to a thousand generations<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVmBbuDo1MvLBx0OlKBiLDTmqRIXTFZiHVpb8jmzEi4-89inXenPR3uTZLPHNRcDWcjkFWD6jIq9Gc6_x7r1MYyIt_QmEHYALPfQ4e6aurcuUqITwEDl9TcK7nAlQzGksiXK3b4EQcARKhb3qZFnUmpTAIbcBXeE-mASECyhHOsWHFJo9ZspUSA/s7588/GridArt_20240304_155543097.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7588" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVmBbuDo1MvLBx0OlKBiLDTmqRIXTFZiHVpb8jmzEi4-89inXenPR3uTZLPHNRcDWcjkFWD6jIq9Gc6_x7r1MYyIt_QmEHYALPfQ4e6aurcuUqITwEDl9TcK7nAlQzGksiXK3b4EQcARKhb3qZFnUmpTAIbcBXeE-mASECyhHOsWHFJo9ZspUSA/s320/GridArt_20240304_155543097.jpg" width="173" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWq4nGYtX8GUYv5l0BR9wsGScCpb5-Y1uAkIr3aYAcdgQ_B4DRMCiqm8xfmEwC_vJVsU_v9nm6aesR2qTny3lkHKPQkKBERszVQakFWCu0c0wUBnePW8Q3qYRWnv_0h3AIorI4qyWT81xhYm7Wf0Upb_6aHOCLNy_ZB086z7MO8JzExl8B-dQsw/s7588/GridArt_20240304_160837113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpVkxnjBnQIycsjAb2v2EhQVRnjcpig4NlrCT1Qvqbk-23EToKJKt4cAtMdL82TP2OsbZEhUNa08RQ1bAvB0k4OdA9jCJehBsX2EqJgRITm5xO0AupkpZdsdoTnColiNGutdgVhjc7Vu0VaSF-R7cORPJLuBOmarcaQyHyk12ceIJt9hmD0V2mnw/s894/Screenshot_20240303_172123_Photo%20Editor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpVkxnjBnQIycsjAb2v2EhQVRnjcpig4NlrCT1Qvqbk-23EToKJKt4cAtMdL82TP2OsbZEhUNa08RQ1bAvB0k4OdA9jCJehBsX2EqJgRITm5xO0AupkpZdsdoTnColiNGutdgVhjc7Vu0VaSF-R7cORPJLuBOmarcaQyHyk12ceIJt9hmD0V2mnw/s320/Screenshot_20240303_172123_Photo%20Editor.jpg" width="254" /></a>it was to meet, via movie, a pleasanton, ca hometown hero. and i loved the individual life story for all the beautiful lessons.. and then extra loved the whole thing exactly because pleasanton, the town, and livermore.. and places dear and familiar to me serve as the location. -what an overcomer, this young man.. and his family too.. they glorify God's name</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">hallelujah & amen</div><br /> <p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-48455656130530137542024-03-02T08:34:00.000-08:002024-03-02T08:34:29.398-08:00Not intended as a one panel comic; but it is for (me!) ~topps<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so, i was in a situation where i had to wait for a few long minutes, and picked up a magazine to browse through to help pass the time. i did not pick up a book of comic strips.. just a (cant remember name) generic domestic living kind of magazine -the kind packed with ads for products, vacation/travel ads and articles, interior design ideas/ads, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but when i randomly flipped to the best vegetable/fruit peelers page... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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or ran across a brilliant one liner in the new yorker. - had to laugh -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">here's why: (from the ricks picks in downtown pleasanton cnf archives)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WTmGrDcy5gXEUs88coHW30I4gvRsq-iKNr-iJyY7Mi0sufoXyqw1yRrAtfcYvIW69AlRvXPj5ygMHqkZF8rucaCeIxVhYNDTGxDSt5-gGaUM9CnQqiV2fo_Y3q4vxwquAEGaE-RE3XXG1PFk_37tGD5mChCvM-lecTgmLjtiQkEPI5y7veQwng/s1208/Screenshot_20240301_110028_Chrome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1208" data-original-width="719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WTmGrDcy5gXEUs88coHW30I4gvRsq-iKNr-iJyY7Mi0sufoXyqw1yRrAtfcYvIW69AlRvXPj5ygMHqkZF8rucaCeIxVhYNDTGxDSt5-gGaUM9CnQqiV2fo_Y3q4vxwquAEGaE-RE3XXG1PFk_37tGD5mChCvM-lecTgmLjtiQkEPI5y7veQwng/s320/Screenshot_20240301_110028_Chrome.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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juxtapose. and there is a very large difference.</p><p>but i look foward to it; a million lessons tucked inside..</p><p> -more later</p><p>hallelujah & amen. </p><p>*****</p><p>march 4th, 2024</p><p>exercising my writes, 'readers prerogative' to change my mind and put jewel back on the shelf without finishing it. i remember loving the craft of writing; i remember being very impressed with its originality, namely that it is one of very, very few novels ive read that does not use an affair/infidelity in the plot </p><p>but as i was re-reading.. the whole 'outdated cultural references' issue was stealing my interest. i do employ, as a reader, viewer of movies, in regard to 'outdated cultural references'</p><p>i can employ, in my own imagination, over-rides, if you will, and keep reading or watching</p><p>but sometimes i just decide to let the book or movie go, and move on...</p><p>all books/movies/shows are 'free will' for me at this wonderful stage in my life</p><p>nothing is mandatory because of school or work</p><p>i can read whatever i want; not read what i dont want..</p><p>what a great life experience it is! and, one of the things that has helped me grow, heal, move forward, be victorious in life in general</p><p>is 'not parking at the point of my pain'</p><p>a great joyce meyer teaching i continue to apply... and as the results are spectacular for me as an individual, i can easily see the benefits if entire families, classrooms, societies, cultures were to do the same. </p><p>not parking at the point of your pain -is not to deny; not to pretend pain didn't happen..</p><p>it is a choice to recognize pain did happen; but not to stay stuck and drown there</p><p>evolve; move forward...</p><p>in Jesus name, hallelujah & amen. </p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-58939168095535104242024-03-01T08:06:00.000-08:002024-03-01T08:06:09.019-08:00Views from 18th floor of San Jose City Council Offices by (me!) ~topps<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIr0ikMqW0SdpeqJFICoFpZgxDBSh2fOtIKAY2tN3fp_0h9TarmAgEZFyE9lEuG2gBuse02kklWRUJQE_Y1NH7aD4qfgOvUOqUGrnGV3uLNpGFF8QYdrdJXPtIoKYXIIBWLIIbjJrrOEdrSiLYSaPwjf59q90zRzZiRPs98CSTbPEjV819vUSLA/s7588/GridArt_20240229_142624996%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7588" data-original-width="4096" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIr0ikMqW0SdpeqJFICoFpZgxDBSh2fOtIKAY2tN3fp_0h9TarmAgEZFyE9lEuG2gBuse02kklWRUJQE_Y1NH7aD4qfgOvUOqUGrnGV3uLNpGFF8QYdrdJXPtIoKYXIIBWLIIbjJrrOEdrSiLYSaPwjf59q90zRzZiRPs98CSTbPEjV819vUSLA/w275-h509/GridArt_20240229_142624996%20(1).jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /> amazing views! and you can see here, why, after living in Pleasanton, Ca for 20+ years, (in 6 different locations/neighborhoods within Pleasanton) -why i kept (and keep) saying, 'San Jose is so big!'<p></p><p>and the downtown San Jose area seems like an entirely different world from our Berryessa neighborhood</p><p>and i've also spent a fair amount of time thinking that one of the reasons San Jose battles all the issues they do, is exactly because they are too big. Even broken down into 10 districts, -the responsibilities sometimes seem too much for the leadership/resources available; they seem overwhelmed..</p><p>but, after the NOTonNOBLE experience... we became pretty familiar with the drive to and from the city council building</p><p>and now we are back, speaking to as many councilmembers/staff as we can</p><p>singing our solution to the illegal campers, loiterers, transients, panhandler situation</p><p> -the solution is NOT EIH</p><p>the solution is DIGNITY ACRES EMERGENCY CAMPGROUND...</p><p>****</p><p>more later... hallelujah & amen</p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-31483381390363618922024-02-29T10:11:00.000-08:002024-02-29T10:11:53.178-08:00Happy Leap of Faith Day! #vellumdays in progress<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnFj_mEq3J2rvQavqPUBuJwWoWPlHfgV1nnlDQduVF0jZykQVXXWU1YQMZzeeZkDxBxiFTOq5iR0s6mQ-JjmmCrNZKvMCpw_9-WlATZcUiXYmsRmY1uKN9-nnNWkqcKyvRBMd-9GR_msni__fILf4bWsR_0i4e5fr3j2VhbYjGw-0bRxlKxsgoA/s2000/happy%20leap%20of%20faith%20day.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnFj_mEq3J2rvQavqPUBuJwWoWPlHfgV1nnlDQduVF0jZykQVXXWU1YQMZzeeZkDxBxiFTOq5iR0s6mQ-JjmmCrNZKvMCpw_9-WlATZcUiXYmsRmY1uKN9-nnNWkqcKyvRBMd-9GR_msni__fILf4bWsR_0i4e5fr3j2VhbYjGw-0bRxlKxsgoA/s320/happy%20leap%20of%20faith%20day.png" width="247" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-14410756029050769852024-02-27T14:47:00.000-08:002024-02-27T14:47:56.757-08:00Blessed case scenario! mothers/daughters dinner, baci's downtown pleasanton<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJDFRv1xusngYDG58o0g2uNM95JaL9NPAd27aSvwvl2sPEhXRwPLUyp6AerBDpR552r8plh66E9Z0hgQyNMQvi4M78tZKGpbY4Fymk4CCa14obILdafTlpjY94f2ttSzOoJ5YmHcb0YEolpdN3kSosCfsBljdnsyKWK4JmUaAYQooDnhwhm-PeA/s2000/%E2%80%9CA%20Mother%20who%20radiates%20self-love%20and%20self-acceptance%20actually%20VACCINATES%20her%20daughter%20against%20low%20self-esteem.%20%E2%80%9D%20%E2%80%95%20Naomi%20Wolf%20(7).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJDFRv1xusngYDG58o0g2uNM95JaL9NPAd27aSvwvl2sPEhXRwPLUyp6AerBDpR552r8plh66E9Z0hgQyNMQvi4M78tZKGpbY4Fymk4CCa14obILdafTlpjY94f2ttSzOoJ5YmHcb0YEolpdN3kSosCfsBljdnsyKWK4JmUaAYQooDnhwhm-PeA/w319-h413/%E2%80%9CA%20Mother%20who%20radiates%20self-love%20and%20self-acceptance%20actually%20VACCINATES%20her%20daughter%20against%20low%20self-esteem.%20%E2%80%9D%20%E2%80%95%20Naomi%20Wolf%20(7).png" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">now, there were whispers of it during the Christmas Party~Cookie Exchange this past december, -taryn and her friend paloma.. <i>"we should get our mom's together with us.. a brunch or something.</i>."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and while those types of spontaneous ideas are often well intentioned; follow through, from my life experience, doesn't always happen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but in this blessed case scenario.. it did! and the daughters, slash, friends.. they took several schedules into consideration; logistics.. and with only one reschedule, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">landed successfully on baci's in downtown pleasanton on friday evening, feb 23rd</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and they even had fresh flowers for each of us three mom's placed on the table for when we arrived</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and what a beautiful table it was!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and what a joy! for me to meet these two beautiful awesome moms for the first time... and spend time with the daughters in a more meaningful and fun way</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the conversations had a life all their own.. flowing free and easy.. -sometimes that's all you need in common; each mom now has a daughter in her 20-somethings, but we also had Jesus in common; our faith.. and that always allows for deeper connections</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and the daughters had their wonderful friendships and histories...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and our table had some wonderful drinks (strawberries on fire! a fav for me n taryn), some generous appetizers.. and amazing entrees, from lamb to chicken to salmon and more..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">they made it happen, and i'm so grateful for the experience</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and it's not like each mom was not already proud of her daughter(s); </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but we are prouder still. -very thoughtful! very fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">love you! Thank You Jesus! hallelujah "cheers!" & amen</div><p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-33367149476258937732024-02-27T14:26:00.000-08:002024-02-27T14:26:14.982-08:00.... this is now... xoxox love & gratitude ~writeousmom<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJR4WZ1kQbEkXbjpSXKFh2Cd1XydrjJ3slqRzAvNk0NpzkjHbkgBWb8hfT093TtQ-jA7LITPlXQERt9WQGje2I0HL9q_JY0oPneUr_jA4eiDVsrIJgFYW-ddE95kE3Un4Y_awi7T06oR-s8Qhhv5kcH-jg5XTOsDEqGUo6b5T0nxrnn1rgHx-wA/s3279/GridArt_20240224_095612049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3279" data-original-width="2606" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJR4WZ1kQbEkXbjpSXKFh2Cd1XydrjJ3slqRzAvNk0NpzkjHbkgBWb8hfT093TtQ-jA7LITPlXQERt9WQGje2I0HL9q_JY0oPneUr_jA4eiDVsrIJgFYW-ddE95kE3Un4Y_awi7T06oR-s8Qhhv5kcH-jg5XTOsDEqGUo6b5T0nxrnn1rgHx-wA/s320/GridArt_20240224_095612049.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-15724543277330596422024-02-20T11:59:00.000-08:002024-03-06T09:37:40.017-08:00Robert & Sandra's Super Bowl LVIII Great Party Memories<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FT-BxEHwJz_PTlE0uhleMtF7OHTuJ5ejOJaUsza1nC8I7tgKdQPS4A9fsogDouChmcxyJUzuJVuJ7Ni6tXfqjFdc0WEL3EOWNE6k1uH2L-b2dJrG4ckI5dIR1SUXFc0H6ao7CkdvGbmxvYKeDNQL9pGFH1MaeAg4T1-HT0e7xzYJTwdnz46lEQ/s2000/Have%20A%20(2).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FT-BxEHwJz_PTlE0uhleMtF7OHTuJ5ejOJaUsza1nC8I7tgKdQPS4A9fsogDouChmcxyJUzuJVuJ7Ni6tXfqjFdc0WEL3EOWNE6k1uH2L-b2dJrG4ckI5dIR1SUXFc0H6ao7CkdvGbmxvYKeDNQL9pGFH1MaeAg4T1-HT0e7xzYJTwdnz46lEQ/s320/Have%20A%20(2).png" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">for lots of years i have occasionally text this message to my children, mostly, but other friends & family too. today i was inspired to create a graphic for it; and inspired to share in a little more detail -the why's; my spiritual experience & interpretation..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">bullet point version: * you are only 'blessed' to be a blessing * favor is unmerited; it is God shining his light on you; and/or something you are doing or someone you have prayed for *anointed is the love; joy and effortless factor embedded in your God given gifts and talents which serves to glorify God's name.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">****</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i believe -the only- reason anyone is ever blessed, is so that they can be a blessing to others.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">'blessed to be a blessing' we include this in our daily prayers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i say <i>verily</i> blessed, because.. well, just for fun with language; scripture based</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">when it comes to being 'favored' -every Christian has unique-to-them experiences of receiving favor</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -unmerited favor- and i personally believe, receiving/recognizing an experience of favor, is God's way of benevolently rewarding us for cultivating a relationship with Jesus; these experiences of favor are forms of spiritual communication/telepathy (spirit, heart and mind; not exclusively mind); they validate and reinforce our Christianity; our<i> relationship </i>with Jesus as our Lord & Savior; our walk in love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> and how often i return to 'not as the world gives do i give to you..' -because 'the world's' culture doesnt offer much in the way of 'unmerited' anything; favor, mercy, grace.. forgiveness, love, joy, peace..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">mostly the world's culture is financially, materialistically, status based; what's in it for me based; win at all cost based; selfish; self-centered based; give to get something back based; ulterior motives based; short-sighted, ego-centric, superficial, -when 'the world' favors you.. with fame & fortune, for a great example; your value as a human being is directly tied to the fame and/or fortune; once those go.. so does your value 'up when you're up.. non-existent when you're down (unless, there is some entertainment value/profit potential in sharing your ups and downs)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i could go on, but -God's favor, unmerited favor.. is 100% genuine generosity; a loving gesture; not an 'only if..' or 'under these circumstances' kind of deal -you cannot ask for; or earn God's favor..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">you can only receive with gratitude; recognize and enjoy... /imagine that! same with God's love. it is not something you ask for or earn; -you receive. God IS love</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">God's favor is unique to each individual; and can be something relatively small; like an unexpected/free VIP experience after you found out an event was sold out; to something larger, like an ultra special true vacation with family/friends where every single person has a genuinely and exclusively great time; only peace, compatibility, freedom, fun, joy.. beautiful days, amazing meals, exciting adventures, health, happiness, appreciation and solidly good visits; bonding and co-creating positive memories that last a life time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and i like to always put 'highly' with 'favored' -because, why not, -write. why would anyone say, may you be a tiny bit favored along the way.. our God is a generous, loving God.. and being 'highly favored' is a very life affirming experience.. feeling special, when 'the world' ignores or overlooks you </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> it is intimate that way; God sees you; and let's you know it by shining his light on your life; for a specific circumstance; for the duration of a long process </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and 'awesomely!' anointed: -like you are only blessed to be a blessing; you are only anointed to glorify God's name. that is what it means to me.. anointed.. reveals itself -not just in a talent..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but a talent which has love, joy, energy, passion embedded in it.. and 'talent' is a huge variable..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">when you share your gift/talent; recognize it is God given; and you share with joy; love.. a pure heart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the very act of doing so glorifies God's name. the very act of recognizing, developing and sharing your God given gifts & talents is a form of gratitude and prayer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i could on here too: there is being anointed; and recognizing someone's else's anointing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">there are unanointed masters of skill sets.. discernment is required.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i'll close here: i love the word -awesome!- and the alliteration; awesomely anointed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so there you have it. it is a message i will occasionally send to my now adult children, friends/family for the rest of my life i suppose.. thank you Jesus! amen. </div><p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-68969781416930754362024-02-07T12:14:00.000-08:002024-02-07T12:14:20.047-08:00greatest line in all of literature... to (me!) happy birthday art by ~writeousmom<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9pw9H60O83gWQCBkmiuUBSUzhMX5hZNo1fHWsmH933UTrmFdRA91PwX5nSY90XE6Q3dRGBM9Ua8bzNBmVmPuH56p2i9LRL22juTqLarzDrLgxMrTFPf-W-hHfq9un_DdPEx0D30A4w-V5OKQdM9KRGNXRjmK-9DZimSFRByitewwKmLQosrT5g/s2000/it%20was%20the%20best%20of%20times.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9pw9H60O83gWQCBkmiuUBSUzhMX5hZNo1fHWsmH933UTrmFdRA91PwX5nSY90XE6Q3dRGBM9Ua8bzNBmVmPuH56p2i9LRL22juTqLarzDrLgxMrTFPf-W-hHfq9un_DdPEx0D30A4w-V5OKQdM9KRGNXRjmK-9DZimSFRByitewwKmLQosrT5g/w275-h356/it%20was%20the%20best%20of%20times.png" width="275" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-17694684082229404722024-01-30T09:37:00.000-08:002024-01-31T15:40:25.033-08:00SUPER BOWL LVIII BLISS 2024 yard art & poetry by (sexy! & topps!) #bliss @writeousmom<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBBC56leyuM1lm1y3zYvgeznGBE2L30OEhqtBtpXQVSBCtJfhk3vCUMF3OZGTnhuuGsAleRJpMzYsjmhdIhBsjs-ZrqQZan2pyi4j42CZ29RValhcPExoDOVY4vxKLgbu7ZbDs5HsntLeixVJ4ybWF9NJgzb63p_oetgIXd46Q1tVCAWjn6eM3g/s2220/Resized_Screenshot_20240131-105328_Gallery.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2220" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBBC56leyuM1lm1y3zYvgeznGBE2L30OEhqtBtpXQVSBCtJfhk3vCUMF3OZGTnhuuGsAleRJpMzYsjmhdIhBsjs-ZrqQZan2pyi4j42CZ29RValhcPExoDOVY4vxKLgbu7ZbDs5HsntLeixVJ4ybWF9NJgzb63p_oetgIXd46Q1tVCAWjn6eM3g/w461-h224/Resized_Screenshot_20240131-105328_Gallery.jpeg" width="461" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> mixed media super bowl logo yard art, robert mickanen & sandra harrison kay, helmets by jerry heinrichs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">we finished yesterday! it has been the greatest creative challenge.. and the most rewarding. and, additional "thank you!" here to a touch of stone. -couple years back we had our kitchen remodeled, and the owner of a touch of stone, tony, noticing that my husband and i are artists -well, he explained they often end up throwing away beautiful scraps of stone, and if we ever wanted to come take a look...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">fast forward 2 years, and we showed up to take a look " ! " a touch of stone trash is yard art treasure! so, the trophy is from gorgeous stone scraps; and the outline, all scraps we painted gold. the rest is materials we keep reusing/repainting/rearranging; recycle/repurpose of the best kind. we are so delighted with the results. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -and we have a creative artist neighbor friend who created the helmets for us! "thank you jerry!" they look amazing! and..they can be repainted/re-used each year.. "cheers!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdcmlkr3NwqatW0qloqSrM04dOdemJo3PdoCbydaCai7CIMulL5ZRNcn5CnhDgYm2JdRVn9DJzV-Ga5AzckdMJMmcU1D8MekreBfPZAgRTqqvxW0CV4jp0zbU2I4OF9qaSbLec-4rfALJhySu0x_w9ZbuM4jm_tAQphrdUMnl-bP62l_zYemDGrg/s2092/Resized_20240128_153523.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="2092" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdcmlkr3NwqatW0qloqSrM04dOdemJo3PdoCbydaCai7CIMulL5ZRNcn5CnhDgYm2JdRVn9DJzV-Ga5AzckdMJMmcU1D8MekreBfPZAgRTqqvxW0CV4jp0zbU2I4OF9qaSbLec-4rfALJhySu0x_w9ZbuM4jm_tAQphrdUMnl-bP62l_zYemDGrg/w255-h151/Resized_20240128_153523.jpeg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">plus! to have our local, hometown, San Francisco 49ers in it!! wooooo hoooooo San Jose, Santa Clara.. the Bay Area in general... lit! and against the Chiefs! -an LVI Super Bowl Rematch- Great game to behold! Football Fans love high level competitions... like my poem says... greats vs greats!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhiyy2DgIL6IrFsYmkjpsEa7_7ihk4OfaxIq2msfrSdKYJx1ohzQyskosOVEpJ7kWuWL3kDI-8ngJIA7OHU98MxCc5Sd9bTWvX6bAzIccVoMhK9-iCmbb-9RaKM2y3Mg3EDBqzJRGSVJn_si2pTBHnY5PzF-ID-XyL5Zr2G48tVwMlVmoahMC2Q/s2000/My%20Favorite%20F%20Words%20(7).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhiyy2DgIL6IrFsYmkjpsEa7_7ihk4OfaxIq2msfrSdKYJx1ohzQyskosOVEpJ7kWuWL3kDI-8ngJIA7OHU98MxCc5Sd9bTWvX6bAzIccVoMhK9-iCmbb-9RaKM2y3Mg3EDBqzJRGSVJn_si2pTBHnY5PzF-ID-XyL5Zr2G48tVwMlVmoahMC2Q/s320/My%20Favorite%20F%20Words%20(7).png" width="247" /></a></div><br /> #bliss @writeousmom<p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-22138675042660120532024-01-30T08:42:00.000-08:002024-01-30T08:45:32.826-08:00GREAT JOY! of a re-read! -even better years later... for (me!) ~topps<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqbWqeMIZWQjph41KViK-yPmfBjIbnbFIvk6LIOWL7vGt1BmRDYzVENKjd2sLxozGElb2tw8NEmkHISK3EdRhg-NYHc9PkUQNAk_vyhaHMu93wtMY-dcVxn-kDjbPkE9fcJcdM_dvTXIHgCK3b9xEI9zhAvD0_8YnkTGaOXl_NNbOdB_UCyxeaw/s4080/20240123_121921.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqbWqeMIZWQjph41KViK-yPmfBjIbnbFIvk6LIOWL7vGt1BmRDYzVENKjd2sLxozGElb2tw8NEmkHISK3EdRhg-NYHc9PkUQNAk_vyhaHMu93wtMY-dcVxn-kDjbPkE9fcJcdM_dvTXIHgCK3b9xEI9zhAvD0_8YnkTGaOXl_NNbOdB_UCyxeaw/s320/20240123_121921.jpg" width="240" /></a> let me open by saying, you really have not read your best fiction until you click online, and read the list of heroic accomplishments government incumbents take credit for.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">that aside, i started out 2024 with two mentions: 1. don't make new year's resolutions; instead, -consider everything that brought you any kind of joy the year before.. and do it again! encore! repeat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and 2. recently mentioned how glorious it is to -read a book- uninterrupted. no commercials. and how superior to reading online where you must chronically click out of ads to keep reading..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so, following my own wise advice.. this book brought me GREAT JOY the first time i read it, some many years ago.. and just finished re-reading it the past couple days. -my love has grown..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i love christopher. i know christopher. i am some unknown % of christopher. i have met many people who are % christopher. i understand christopher. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i love the story itself. i love the pace at which the characters are introduced; how they are introduced and how they inter-relate. i love how it opens.. everything in the middle... and the very beautiful, tender ending.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">now; -confessions: i don't remember shedding any tears when i read it several many years ago. but i did get a little choked up this time. and i don't remember catching any errors when i read it the first time, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but, this time.. and i trust many readers have already brought it to the attention of the author (that's what close readers/fans like to do to show off how closely they've read and paid attention.. write)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but.. how i can suggest, without giving it away.... once you get to know christopher, -there is a character inconsistency. and this is going to happen more often when you are making-someone-up; a fictional character, vs. a real person. -unless, the real person has actual inconsistencies of character..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">darn it. have no way to communicate in clue form; i'd give it away..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">anyway.. <a href="https://shesayswithasmile.blogspot.com/search?q=mark+haddon"> on my bucket list; still! </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">LOVE THIS STORY and how it is written. amen & amen. </div><p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200637.post-33410031760459316002024-01-25T12:09:00.000-08:002024-01-25T12:09:42.506-08:00#vellumdays<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsQnrC3WM7j86OEUYArTs0K1QH2pY22-P7Ar6pdPM32mZZFjwzmex5TyNS6ZNsekrmk_WYKxMs3S1KjrNrnIBUqgT_MUftCNbyPCEI-UpbygVCEk8QnFyE8_53oLzDjwR6GihL14PV0Lg5C2XVU0VswiX9vtPkWe072thT2G36tBueCNJbUtKOQ/s7588/GridArt_20240124_173653153.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7588" data-original-width="4096" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsQnrC3WM7j86OEUYArTs0K1QH2pY22-P7Ar6pdPM32mZZFjwzmex5TyNS6ZNsekrmk_WYKxMs3S1KjrNrnIBUqgT_MUftCNbyPCEI-UpbygVCEk8QnFyE8_53oLzDjwR6GihL14PV0Lg5C2XVU0VswiX9vtPkWe072thT2G36tBueCNJbUtKOQ/s320/GridArt_20240124_173653153.jpg" width="173" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCatdLlFa10FB9Su7GI0_MkGbs2Qf9Gdl1Vd0t8NUumrpXECyhiWvIgkxcH2kOE99vJnuvAVOzbwHhNuR7wr1S-IQY5-u96xnwoQ_MZB6PIHcqhyphenhyphenOCbeOB3s9T-VnKGKugbiNa1vo4aFLFkpulXdJcfPMqo3UFcPiCTOg7iPCxsW084qMt-Rxog/s2560/Resized_20240116_184113.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="2560" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCatdLlFa10FB9Su7GI0_MkGbs2Qf9Gdl1Vd0t8NUumrpXECyhiWvIgkxcH2kOE99vJnuvAVOzbwHhNuR7wr1S-IQY5-u96xnwoQ_MZB6PIHcqhyphenhyphenOCbeOB3s9T-VnKGKugbiNa1vo4aFLFkpulXdJcfPMqo3UFcPiCTOg7iPCxsW084qMt-Rxog/w231-h113/Resized_20240116_184113.jpeg" width="231" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybh5iNWx0pOe8ojFpMZN1p8lmHrUx0qg-a-2H61yVMVlelkEsd4CPZZYqvprf2dX_91lZbYJ-_Wrv1meTCvEN9zQWhwKUkkOjgF94pRMUt5iKw3XAdmbirhfb4_gYWYkvPZfvh5pVyO-5KNRrCU63K39pns1NYob_9QmuS4rW3o2HbBb8-XOOUQ/s2560/Resized_20240120_170000.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="2560" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybh5iNWx0pOe8ojFpMZN1p8lmHrUx0qg-a-2H61yVMVlelkEsd4CPZZYqvprf2dX_91lZbYJ-_Wrv1meTCvEN9zQWhwKUkkOjgF94pRMUt5iKw3XAdmbirhfb4_gYWYkvPZfvh5pVyO-5KNRrCU63K39pns1NYob_9QmuS4rW3o2HbBb8-XOOUQ/w221-h108/Resized_20240120_170000.jpeg" width="221" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /> <p></p>SANDRA HARRISON KAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742153966178118676noreply@blogger.com0