tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post3156921261338258937..comments2023-12-17T03:49:45.748-08:00Comments on Judy Wise: Elusive BalanceJudy Wisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325804190986167485noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-69403156929861627042009-10-28T12:25:34.807-07:002009-10-28T12:25:34.807-07:00vigilant cultivation of a hopeful spirit can lift ...vigilant cultivation of a hopeful spirit can lift the sadness...love that! and oh so true! been doing lots of digging, watering, weeding and feeding of my hopeful, joyful spirit-self lately...and can actually feel the sadness lifting! thank you for writing from the heart!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />amy rehnaeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04370947315853590040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-74718019664084033802009-09-12T19:00:07.970-07:002009-09-12T19:00:07.970-07:00Unripe persimmons make a very nice dye, perhaps in...Unripe persimmons make a very nice dye, perhaps ink. Shame to waste them.sewnearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317543654043002378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-28300227508314362422009-09-12T07:23:52.125-07:002009-09-12T07:23:52.125-07:00amen to that, sister. amen to it all.amen to that, sister. amen to it all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755878114919481349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-24355470605237027872009-09-12T01:41:10.796-07:002009-09-12T01:41:10.796-07:00Gee I love your blog. I love what you write.
Just...Gee I love your blog. I love what you write.<br /><br />Just because I am curious... in your art journal, is that gesso you are writing on or have you pasted squares of paper over the top?Zomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409590914621865847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-15766614108848168032009-09-10T15:32:37.091-07:002009-09-10T15:32:37.091-07:00Enjoy some quiet, reflective time...re-energise wi...Enjoy some quiet, reflective time...re-energise with your family and friends.<br />Thanks for sharing your wonderful journal pages and I feel your loss of the beautiful persimmon tree, all laden with fruit and the promise of things to come.<br />Sending a warm, sunshiny hug from Australia.<br /><br />Jacky xoxJackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347191565099767347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-22527261993661573712009-09-10T03:52:36.518-07:002009-09-10T03:52:36.518-07:00Sounds like your outlook on life is positve and no...Sounds like your outlook on life is positve and now your learning to say no, good for you, keep it up. I too decide to take a positive outlook on things instead of the alternative and I am learning to say no and take some time for myself (its hard to do but worth it). so Judy, go girl, your on the right track. We all deserve to have a bit of time to ourselves and have some fun. Love your artwork, soul and blog. Peggypeggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-7630578494287337942009-09-09T21:11:42.506-07:002009-09-09T21:11:42.506-07:00but i want life to be all about margaritas and tri...but i want life to be all about margaritas and trips to Santa Fe and i want it to be that way for everyone! alas...i know we all have our ugly days filled with stink eyes & stale moldy bread, and hopefully we all have days of toasting in the sun, laughing & being filled to the brim with happiness.... and then all too soon we knock over our margaritas, break that glass and ruin a brand new table cloth (or laptop...yes, i have done that).. sigh, <br />what can you do? i know... surround yourself with positive light and friends that make you feel at home... thank you for doing just that.mistymawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-80762538284379038982009-09-09T20:42:54.502-07:002009-09-09T20:42:54.502-07:00Of course life isn't all margaritas and trips ...Of course life isn't all margaritas and trips to Santa Fe, good thing we don't do that all the time. It's called Vacation. I can tell by your blog that you go to Santa Fe hardly ever, and that going there helped you get your mojo back. Again, thank you for a wonderful vacation! It did us all a world of good!Jack Ekstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144476854243487670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-31894910149196505492009-09-09T08:10:32.071-07:002009-09-09T08:10:32.071-07:00so beautifully stated and insightful. A beautiful...so beautifully stated and insightful. A beautiful reminder to all of us.Tara's Art Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607057324541503556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-63839899320192498862009-09-09T07:56:12.197-07:002009-09-09T07:56:12.197-07:00Ahhh...the ole balancing act. I continually wonde...Ahhh...the ole balancing act. I continually wonder why my life resembles a wild carnival ride rather than a relaxing boat trip down a calmly flowing river. Bored with something seemingly the second I've tried it...a "been there done that now what can I try" sort of existance. Like a raven with too many shiny objects displayed before him, I want it all! It's the thrill of learning, of trying new things... constantly leaping out of my comfort zone that keeps my blood pumping. Yet I long for balance. Forever elusive balance... deb/debbie/debraAnd so it goes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00399018577539232195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-28227986668566921412009-09-08T23:29:16.135-07:002009-09-08T23:29:16.135-07:00I've spent so much time mourning the old dream...I've spent so much time mourning the old dreams, I forgot to look up to see the new ones. I have been changing my vantage point, another sweet reminder from Ms. wise<br />Nature humbles us with forces beyond our control, so sorry, I've been having a love affair with my meyer lemon tree this summer, the friut still beckons<br />steph bAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-90204442207910590962009-09-08T18:32:01.737-07:002009-09-08T18:32:01.737-07:00Thank you, dearest Judy, for this post. It is so ...Thank you, dearest Judy, for this post. It is so appreciated. <br /><br />Yes, make art. Or let Art make YOU.<br />And I am so sorry about Little Persimmon. <br />Just you cook for that honey and make art and Always Play! <br />X<br />CandaceCandacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167036871529198249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-21816838873463283192009-09-08T16:47:46.420-07:002009-09-08T16:47:46.420-07:00"life is not all margaritas and trips to Sant..."life is not all margaritas and trips to Santa Fe" or red wine and traipsing through Florence... I have been mourning the end of summer and struggling to return to reality after a trip to Italy. I too have the same tendencies as you and your mother. Thank you for the reminder to gently cultivate that inner spirit of hope for future days. <br />And thanks for not saying no to Squam! See you in a week!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289734193529752141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-24792268583066659672009-09-08T14:08:38.823-07:002009-09-08T14:08:38.823-07:00The elusive balance, life is like being on a see-s...The elusive balance, life is like being on a see-saw, up and down and when it is balanced in the middle, which way will it go, up or down. I've been trying to find balance for years, I'm still looking.Ro Bruhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766616012470244040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-61732179982519565032009-09-08T12:23:52.696-07:002009-09-08T12:23:52.696-07:00What a fantastic post. I have been back to it 5 ti...What a fantastic post. I have been back to it 5 times today - the forst few I looked at on my phone from work so it was good to get home and look at the wonderful artwork on the big screen. Thank you.Clare Wassermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626860487718518591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-88988059085079637342009-09-08T09:05:57.319-07:002009-09-08T09:05:57.319-07:00Wonderful and inspiring! The restlessness is somet...Wonderful and inspiring! The restlessness is something that attacks me too often as I want to start or try something new. Who says you have to stay with one thing the rest of your life?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-8356220306487032702009-09-07T23:22:23.883-07:002009-09-07T23:22:23.883-07:00As always, dear Judy, you inspire me and make me f...As always, dear Judy, you inspire me and make me feel better about the world. :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847845322975230888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-974212289934208252009-09-07T18:11:04.129-07:002009-09-07T18:11:04.129-07:00As I read your post I was thinking how glad I was ...As I read your post I was thinking how glad I was that I told my teenage manchild on Saturday that it was MY day and that I wasn't going to leave the apartment. I was going to do what I wanted to do and was not going to do anything else. <br /><br />I stuck to it, and it felt GOOD! *smiles*. So good as a matter of fact, that I decided to do it again TODAY! LOL<br /><br />PS Sorry about your tree :( eeeeeeSherry Goodloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479849071623247298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-75013439244083151482009-09-07T15:30:51.992-07:002009-09-07T15:30:51.992-07:00hmmmmm....you do speak my language and often refle...hmmmmm....you do speak my language and often reflect my very own thoughts in the most soulful and wise way. <br /><br />my heart goes out to you and john for the loss of one beautiful and young persimmon tree. the unexplainable continues to arise and disappear in oh so many ways.<br /><br />connecting to you today by way of light shining from a small candle i've lit. xoxokatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105114819455505824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-37810800293446151642009-09-07T15:18:28.732-07:002009-09-07T15:18:28.732-07:00That was beautiful. Thank you for posting it.
Is ...That was beautiful. Thank you for posting it. <br />Is summer truly over in the Pacific Northwest? Are you already moving into Fall? Here in San Francisco we don't really get that end of summer feeling, because summer never comes, but for a day or two here and there. <br />Did you get a lot corn for the giant cornstalks?anna mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053997040371741100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-44175965637044941112009-09-07T14:36:45.915-07:002009-09-07T14:36:45.915-07:00Wow to everything you said...no wonder you are JUD...Wow to everything you said...no wonder you are JUDY WISE!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your lovely persimmon tree. I live in the Seattle area and last night experienced rain in the likes of which I have never experienced in all my years. I swear if it had come down any harder last night it would have split the earth! I was expecting to see the huge pines down by daybreak! We were fortunate!<br /><br />You are right about creativity and time! Thank you for sharing it all with us Judy!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661632858613259023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-810615363729721032009-09-07T14:28:36.875-07:002009-09-07T14:28:36.875-07:00Judy, I think it is wonderful that you have listen...Judy, I think it is wonderful that you have listened to that voice that says the only way to keep your spirit hopeful is to take some time to nurture in at home. I am also glad that your break will come after Squam as I am lucky enough to be taking one of your workshops too. Maybe that place and the people there give you some juice to start off your hiatus with !<br />I am so excited to meet you in person - in 10 days ! Wow ! Thanks in advance for all the prep.you are putting in.<br />Take care of your tender you.Kim Mailhothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849980369873306402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-42339616258080646822009-09-07T14:23:22.274-07:002009-09-07T14:23:22.274-07:00I read your post today and the word 'wise'...I read your post today and the word 'wise' kept popping into my head-forgetting for a second that it is your name. Obviously a very suitable name. Glad you are taking some time for yourself. Better plant another tree though-poor thing!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941415622199071141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-7202261790402764592009-09-07T13:57:06.328-07:002009-09-07T13:57:06.328-07:00Sad little tree...well, the bright side is only th...Sad little tree...well, the bright side is only three years into it...you can plant another! In the meantime buy prisimmons at the farmers market! ;-)<br /><br />I like your positive attitude Judy. And nice that you are looking out for your own needs. So important. I too love my creative life and ability to choose. Wonderful to have this opportunity.<br />Even around holding down a "real job" too. (that last said with tongue in cheek, as your classes are VERY REAL JOBS INDEED!)<br /><br />Keep up the bright talk, it rubs off on those who read you. Thanks.<br /><br />My word verification is diablog...funny that!Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734476.post-87873718740121863072009-09-07T13:54:08.364-07:002009-09-07T13:54:08.364-07:00"More time to cook for my honey, my beloved d..."More time to cook for my honey, my beloved daughters and their families, our friends right here in River City."<br /><br />...and maybe more time to plant another persimmon tree.<br />if that happened to one of my baby trees i would sit right down next to the tree and cry. i know you probably did. my condolences sweet tree, you will be reborn.<br />keep declining invitations and PLAY on dear Judy, play on!<br />blowing you some california kisses<br />xoxoxomary annhttp://dispatchfromla.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com