tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post5496138961106706142..comments2023-12-29T17:11:59.237-04:00Comments on Desideratum ~ Art ~ Jewelry ~ Life: Hot Chocolate and a SpoonGwen Buchananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-79461628775222892072008-04-28T09:49:00.000-03:002008-04-28T09:49:00.000-03:00Thank you Jazz,Stacey and shellmo, really glad you...Thank you Jazz,Stacey and shellmo, really glad you took the time to drop by. All the best, gwen<BR/><BR/><BR/>Ruth, Still think you are a pretty fast mover when it comes to snapping shots... half the time , when I finally get the dials figured out and the camera focused in the right direction the subject is long gone!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-44441336017519134192008-04-28T09:36:00.000-03:002008-04-28T09:36:00.000-03:00It's the shock factor, Gwen. When Don brings them ...It's the shock factor, Gwen. When Don brings them outside to a little fenced area, or into the house in my makeshift studio, they are stunned at the new surroundings. I use that window of time and snap away. One little guy last night (girl, I guess -- where is Sharon when I need her??) wanted to tear across the carpet, and Don had to keep plopping her back on the photo board.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-9762541197674048172008-04-28T09:20:00.000-03:002008-04-28T09:20:00.000-03:00Beautiful. I love drawings/paintings of ordinary t...Beautiful. I love drawings/paintings of ordinary things.Jazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644896022880634803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-74285003000500519402008-04-28T00:53:00.000-03:002008-04-28T00:53:00.000-03:00Beautiful art work. Thank you for sharing.Beautiful art work. Thank you for sharing.Stacey Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14735896924805332261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-20604368859074706712008-04-27T22:29:00.000-03:002008-04-27T22:29:00.000-03:00Love the painting - hot chocolate always sets the ...Love the painting - hot chocolate always sets the mood for a pleasant time.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-33987454742931548422008-04-27T22:25:00.000-03:002008-04-27T22:25:00.000-03:00Sandy, I was thinking of you and your spoon blog a...Sandy, I was thinking of you and your spoon blog and how interesting a simple implement such as a spoon really is... We use one everyday...<BR/><BR/>Ruth, one of my other simple pleasures is gazing yearningly at your sweet photos of Dons little chicks... How did you ever get them to stay still?<BR/><BR/>Oh Kathi, I was looking for that kind of chocolate the last time I went for groceries, but it was all gone. maybe I'll have better luck next time! <BR/><BR/>Don you are so lucky to have such thoughtful students!!! <BR/><BR/>I raise a cop of cocoa to you all! thanks for coming over!!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-71226211796846730592008-04-27T21:16:00.000-03:002008-04-27T21:16:00.000-03:00One of my students went to San Francisco for Sprin...One of my students went to San Francisco for Spring Break and he brought me some Ghiradelli (sp) cocoa. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I'll open your excellent painting into a window and have a cup.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831577769797947426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-31801788366753393232008-04-27T19:21:00.000-03:002008-04-27T19:21:00.000-03:00Beautiful Gwen! You are so versatile! And you have...Beautiful Gwen! You are so versatile! And you have inspired me to go make a cup of my fav cocoa..Camino fair trade organic dark chocolate, guilt free makes it all the more delicious.<BR/>kathiLovethiscottage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022398491333206062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-26474111875993455102008-04-27T17:01:00.000-03:002008-04-27T17:01:00.000-03:00Beautiful work there, oil textures are great. Nice...Beautiful work there, oil textures are great. Nice to see in addition to your other media.<BR/><BR/>This is a warm post about a simple pleasure, just lovely.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-23741832370102146392008-04-27T15:10:00.000-03:002008-04-27T15:10:00.000-03:00well no time to comment because I gotta go get me ...well no time to comment because I gotta go get me some hot chocolate..haha.<BR/><BR/>beautiful painting...darn that should be on my spoon blog...<BR/><BR/>You've inspired me to try a cup and spoon for my blog.<BR/><BR/>sandysandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-25205974855677094002008-04-27T11:35:00.000-03:002008-04-27T11:35:00.000-03:00Thanks Anet, I wish the days had more hours and we...Thanks Anet, I wish the days had more hours and we never needed to sleep... Ahhh the things we could do...Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-54789915876005633152008-04-27T09:43:00.000-03:002008-04-27T09:43:00.000-03:00I don't think I've seen one of yourOil painting be...I don't think I've seen one of your<BR/>Oil painting before, It's wonderful!!! Hot Chocolate with lots of marshmallows are a huge favorite with my kids!Anethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586391189475336018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-73269494325729744632008-04-27T00:58:00.000-03:002008-04-27T00:58:00.000-03:00Oh Sharon , I wish we could too!!!! oh well across...Oh Sharon , I wish we could too!!!! oh well across the miles......Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-16858692666836074082008-04-27T00:57:00.000-03:002008-04-27T00:57:00.000-03:00Hey Bill, I am so flattered you decided to have so...Hey Bill, I am so flattered you decided to have some Hot Chocolate tonight!! That makes me smile!!<BR/><BR/> I am so enjoying the interaction of others' thoughts and ideas... people sharing what is on their minds... inquisitive thinkers that can wrap their mind around ideas... Love it!! <BR/>I am so glad I found this world!!<BR/>Thank you for adding your thoughts too, gwenGwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-70857421770332482742008-04-26T23:48:00.000-03:002008-04-26T23:48:00.000-03:00Beautiful painting and I'd love to share a cup of ...Beautiful painting and I'd love to share a cup of cocoa with you!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08587519421636814074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-15815631094296049682008-04-26T23:18:00.000-03:002008-04-26T23:18:00.000-03:00Hi Gwen - I sat down at the computer- read your po...Hi Gwen - I sat down at the computer- read your post and decided on hot chocolate instead of tea tonight - great. Your cup and spoon is really great. You had some great input on Jung's words. They ring true after all this time. I love how you post these links to our artistic past. Best, BillWilliam Evertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552959930900393198noreply@blogger.com