This will not work on film.

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Hello, dear ones.

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day

to visit my little blog.

I haven’t done a poetry post in ages.

Not since my post on Emily Dickinson’s birthday, I believe.

Which is crazy since I read poetry every day.

So this post is about a poet.

Tom Andrews, an exceptional person and poet.

A man who was taken from this earth too soon.

His work stands out on so many levels.

It’s my wish that if you’re not familiar with Tom Andrews’ work,

you will spend some time with it.

I found this moving and heartfelt article by Michael Bugeja

 about Tom Andrews,

and I sincerely hope you take time to read it.

This post was sparked by a piece of art by anca gray.

I had the opportunity to get to know her a bit this week.

Not only is anca extremely gifted,

she is a truly kind and inspirational soul.

I plan to purchase the above original painting by anca.

I love this painting for so many reasons.

This particular example of Tom Andrews' work is one of my favorites…

Tom Andrews

SIX ONE-LINE FILM SCRIPTS

Film Noir
Everyone on earth is asleep – except Robert Mitchum.

French Flick
The camera is an emptiness that longs to be a camera.

Historic Epic
Thousands of extras…reset their alarm clocks.

Stéphane Mallarmé Counts the Buttons on the Hangman’s Vest
Mallarmé: Two, three…no…two…no…wait, two, three…one, two…

God, Guilt and Death
This will not work on film.

The Needle
Medium shot of a camel squeezing through the eye of a needle.

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Dear hearts,

My wish for you is this.

May each of your days be filled with and formed by poetry.

See the poetry in the moments of your life.

All the moments.

Look at your life like a poet, as a poem.

Much love...

xo

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Abandoned...

Abandoned. What images come to mind?

Photograph by Shane Gorski Photography

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Photograph by Jenna Designs

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“A true diamond never over shadows…
it’s brilliance of the subtle shine that’s the most attractive.”
~ Dena Tyson

To me, all of the above photographs are diamonds.

Thank you for visiting, friends...xo

Book Sculpture Revisited...

Remember these?

Every year around Thanksgiving, we would make turkey centerpieces out of old phone books in grade school art class. I used to love making them. It's a great way to recycle an old book that is damaged or you've no longer a use for.

I revisited this craft a couple weeks ago when I was trying to come up with a fun craft for my 12-year-old boy. Believe me, it's no picnic trying to interest a boy that age with crafts. He flipped over this one though. Above is my finished project. I had an old journal from two years ago that I kept around purely for the daily quotes it offered. It turned out to be a lovely book sculpture although it is a bit rough and uneven. Also, it would have been better if the journal were about twice as thick, but still, I quite like it. I even have the attached ribbon bookmark keeping the place for one of my favorite quotes.

"Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." ~Salvador Dali

Whenever I want a quote, I simply unfold the page. As for the boy's book sculpture...he's still got a ways to go on it. He had an old book we picked up at a school giveaway and it is much thicker than mine. Typical for his age, he has the patience required for this only in small spurts. When he's finished with his sculpture, I will be sure to show it to you...