tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post3817101293441708460..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Creative Inspiration from a Broken Eggshell -- Yes, Really!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37668201242396390942015-04-29T15:37:24.293-07:002015-04-29T15:37:24.293-07:00I love that expression and might not be able to re...I love that expression and might not be able to resist borrowing it. I have to say that when I look at my rudimentary efforts in my sketchbook, it's all too easy to find them laughably wanting, but I try to remember Process over Product. And Joy. joy counts!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33030411586685764012015-04-29T15:34:46.637-07:002015-04-29T15:34:46.637-07:00Surprising how well the colour lasts, as well. The...Surprising how well the colour lasts, as well. The ones I found in other years seem not to have lost significant pigment. I'm pleased you're detecting vibrancy in this post. I must admit I'm feeling much more energy.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37578498858622695332015-04-29T15:31:45.717-07:002015-04-29T15:31:45.717-07:00I'm surprised at how ready I am for this, havi...I'm surprised at how ready I am for this, having fought the idea for the past couple of years. I like your notion of successive flights! materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33347016654925211812015-04-29T15:30:01.836-07:002015-04-29T15:30:01.836-07:00I think it will be exciting and rewarding...my 8-m...I think it will be exciting and rewarding...my 8-month old granddaughter is moving (pictured in my last post, I thinkmaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39492732225466152112015-04-29T15:28:43.338-07:002015-04-29T15:28:43.338-07:00Yes, and I suspect it may look chaotic for a while...Yes, and I suspect it may look chaotic for a while...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7791659594122967522015-04-29T15:28:01.204-07:002015-04-29T15:28:01.204-07:00There's no question teaching is creative, but ...There's no question teaching is creative, but yes, it takes over. Letting go of that obligation is already freeing. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20108264338711079952015-04-29T15:26:14.372-07:002015-04-29T15:26:14.372-07:00☺️☺️materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-27419136072062585772015-04-29T05:24:02.289-07:002015-04-29T05:24:02.289-07:00What a coincidence, ma! Was thinking of you and wo...What a coincidence, ma! Was thinking of you and wondering if you would spend more time drawing, as I so enjoyed the posts were your showed your lessons and work. And here it is- your intention proclaimed. I predict your retirement will be a rich, rewarding one- well, that's what one of my kids calls a BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious.)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17392422275860183212015-04-28T21:19:11.531-07:002015-04-28T21:19:11.531-07:00Wonderful color in that egg, no wonder you find it...Wonderful color in that egg, no wonder you find it inspiring. There's a vibrancy in this post - so many new things to explore and learn as you move into this new phase of life. I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts as you journey along.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-63195049247283962492015-04-28T16:34:24.659-07:002015-04-28T16:34:24.659-07:00It's SO hard not to be envious of the freedom ...It's SO hard not to be envious of the freedom and determination that are yours. I will be reading with great interest as you find your third or fourth set of wings. <br />The egg shell is lovely and certainly worthy of a starring role on a blog post. Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-15456226615233411772015-04-28T14:05:02.425-07:002015-04-28T14:05:02.425-07:00So this is what almost retirement is like? Hmmm.....So this is what almost retirement is like? Hmmm......sounds more enticing every day. Which granddaughter is moving?<br />LynnLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402459402926219046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80297365241357692682015-04-28T13:01:10.476-07:002015-04-28T13:01:10.476-07:00I see signs of your extra room for creativity bust...I see signs of your extra room for creativity busting out all over!LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-48183116051206908492015-04-28T09:39:23.737-07:002015-04-28T09:39:23.737-07:00Nature is quite amazing! You will find more time f...Nature is quite amazing! You will find more time for creativity. Teaching is creative too but with even teaching a few hours a week, I find my mind occupied with thinking about materials and teaching strategies. Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11830729738356487362015-04-28T09:32:18.910-07:002015-04-28T09:32:18.910-07:00Oh those colors!!! Oh those colors!!! Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com