Laura tried to hide how thrilled she was to get her lime-accented gifts of the sponges and candles. But I could tell that she was almost sick with joy when she opened her lemon-slice coasters. How often does a two-dollar expenditure bring that much emotion to someone’s face? I knew that my little offering meant much more than the diamond earrings from her husband and that iPod thingie she got from her in-laws. Why, they were struggling all afternoon to download songs onto the iPod thingie. But the coasters, sponges, and candles–those are things that she can enjoy immediately without having to read a bunch of instructions!
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Tag: art
Good things
Yesterday I went over to Tim’s to tell him something, and he asked if I wanted to see the painting he’s working on. I’ve been very good about this. I’ve wanted to see it, and I DO have a key to his apartment, but I was waiting to be asked, because that’s the right thing to do.
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Yes, it is
The Secrets of Tim
My friend and writing partner, Timothy J. Lambert, is not only a gifted writer but also sings and plays the violin, among other instruments, plus he is skilled at growing plants and flowers, and he has a way of making dogs listen to him. Many Geminis seem to receive an abundance of talents; disgusting, isn’t it?
But wait. That’s not all.
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Lion!
Tim just showed me a trailer for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which opens December 9.
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And since I’m talking about artists….
….and THREE FORTUNES, a Rothko painting is featured predominantly in our novel. I have a wonderful book full of Rothko’s art that Tom gave me one Christmas, and he has asked which of Mark Rothko’s paintings belongs to the fictitious Godbee family. I have my preferences, but I think every reader should let it be whichever painting he or she imagines.
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Because Todd asked…
…about the wall of “Blue Dog” as seen in one of Tim’s posts. Tiffany, the “Blue Dog,” has a way of bringing people together. =) Here’s some information on the artist, George Rodrigue. It’s NEVER a good idea to ask about anything in my house unless you want a long answer, heh heh.
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