October 3, 2012
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Falling
The turning of the season… I had my little one in the spring… when there were days cold enough to bundle her up in my shirt. We sweated together stickily through the summer with no air conditioning. Now it is cool again and we snuggle in blankies together in the evenings.
People tell me that having a baby changes your life, but I don’t really feel it. If I’m more productive, is it because of her or just the tides of life changing me? It is wonderful to wake up in the morning and know what needs to be done… to feel at peace, unhurried, unworried. I don’t think she did that to me. She’s just a part of the changing nature of life.
It is kind of marvelous as the years seem to speed up for me, she comes into my days and shows me how long the days are at the same time. She has had so few of them compared to me. Time is a wonderfully funny thing.
So I’m seeing my work differently again and have come to like this one again from my archive… I think I’ll make some prints of this and paint in some color. I hope I can get around to that today although I have some errands to do before I can play…
Comments (16)
I would like a print of this, as-is. ? Just let me know.
I enjoy reading about your relationship with your daughter. It’s a beautiful thing, and … healthy.
It is finslly Fall here—the leaves are falling. Pretty design.
Sounds to me like she changed your perspective on life. Cool picture by the way.
Your print is really neat!
Cool stuff!
beautiful. all of it.
@plantinthewindow - Thank you. I think it is as it should be – Got that print made for you too.
@ANVRSADDAY - @Foodhog - @Roadkill_Spatula - @wickedgood - Thank you very much
@Ampbreia - Change is unavoidable no matter what one does eh? By the way, I didn’t have a chance to comment on your site when I popped in earlier. I did want to say that I am intrigued by the bit of profile I read at the top of your page. Sounds like you’ve had an interesting path. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
I have 2 daughters and they are the best thing to ever happen to me! Life with a little girl to love & care for is a wonderful thing indeed! – Your picture is awesome.
@oceanstarr - yeah! thank you. you’s the bomb.
Truly inspired! Proves how talented you are.
Beautiful outlook on life. Wonderful drawing.
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Dear Ocean,
I’ve been delighted reading about how having a child changes one’s outlook somewhat. Sadly, since I’m still perpetually single, I’ve never had children. I love these, the “little dots” drawings (pontillism?) The masks from below do seem familiar. I can almost “feel” your excitement in the entries you’re posting. Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
love your pen work!
One of my favourite artists is MC Escher – this piece certainly reminds me of that work. is good and great influence me thinks
Very well done 
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