and I shan’t whine about not being able to be out and about. It’s 85º with 46% humidity, not a cloud in blue skies. Yet my feet are like ice cubes. I actually put socks on when I got dressed this morning and y’all know how much I hate socks!
I have an interesting dilemma. There is an artist I follow on social media. She describes herself as an illustrator; I describe her as a fabulous artist. She happens to be Norwegian and she has just recently had two of her books translated into English and published in the United States. One of the books is a children’s book which I have sent to my granddaughters and one is a picture book for adults which I bought for myself.
I can’t afford her original artwork but I can afford her books.
It’s sitting next to me and that wonderful new book smell is wafting my way. I don’t know what I expected but the book is large (think coffee table book large) and weighs 3.5 pounds! But to appreciate her art indeed it must be this big. There is text – one sentence for each picture – telling the story of life. The art, the story – just overwhelms me. (Ok, maybe I’m easily overwhelmed by beauty.)
I love this book – it is so beautiful. I immediately wanted to send copies to several of my dearest friends. Then I thought “What if they don’t like her art? What if this book is just a another ‘thing’ to clutter up their homes? What if they don’t love this book with it’s simple story as much as I do?”
So that’s my dilemma – send the book because I love it, not taking into consideration what their taste might be, or throw caution to the wind, send the book and they can either curse me or thank me.
I’m pretty sure y’all know what I’m going to do, don’tcha?
The Oxymoron 
A thoughtful gift is never considered clutter!
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I’ve just been in love with her art for quite a while – every picture tells a story…Wait, you’ll see!
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Seriously! Love it. Reminds me of something so familiar and inspiring. The Christmas image is my favorite so far. But I can’t wait to go all the way through it from start to finish. Thank you so much for sharing your love and light. This one will be cherished for a long time!
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I’m so glad you like it !💜
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Grace, are you going to drop the artist name so we can go check out the art and books?
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No because I don’t want to ruin the surprise – which will either be welcome or…not. Perhaps I shall send you a copy, your birthday is coming up, isn’t it? Would you like that?
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You remembered my birthday, how sweet 🙂 That’s very kind, but I would settle for an e-mail with her name and that is my birthday present, haha.
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Too late – Book sent! While I know you will appreciate this artist’s work, I don’t know if it will enrapture you the way it has me. That’s why this has been a dilemma for me – all of the people who I’ve sent the book to will appreciate the art but I don’t know if the book will capture their heart.
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Grace, thank you so much 🥰. This is the sweetest surprise ever. I’m sure it’s magnificent and I will let you know either way.
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I shouldn’t have told ya – then it would really be a surprise except – I have that nasty habit when I send someone a giftie it makes me so excited that I can’t keep quiet…I don’t always say what I sent but I do burble on that a giftie is on the way…I am so selfish – it gives ME great pleasure to send gifts.
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😂 – I am laughing because I am the same way. I am glad it gives you pleasure :). I can see that gift giving is your “love language”
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According to all the tests I’ve taken “Acts of Service” is my main love language, and I agree with that. Gifts is second and they’re not even close – oddly enough I do not like to receive gifts.
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I’m pretty sure what you’re going to do! I’m also pretty sure that your gifts are cherished by everyone who receives them so whatever you send to anyone anytime will be well received. This past week I’ve been opening up Queen Owl Wings and reading whatever page I open it to. Don’t know if that’s the universe or some Grace magic but it’s been pretty spot on to what I’ve needed to hear!
It’s been a rough few weeks and today isn’t any easier because Dolly has gone downhill quickly so she has a vet appt at 2pm. Life sucks sometimes.
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I’m pretty sure what you’re going to do! I’m also pretty sure that your gifts are cherished by everyone who receives them so whatever you send to anyone anytime will be well received. This past week I’ve been opening up Queen Owl Wings and reading whatever page I open it to. Don’t know if that’s the universe or some Grace magic but it’s been pretty spot on to what I’ve needed to hear!
It’s been a rough few weeks and today isn’t any easier because Dolly has gone downhill quickly so she has a vet appt at 2pm. Life sucks sometimes.
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Aww, honey – I feel for your Mom – so many, many drastic changes in such a short time – so many losses – please tell her she is in my thoughts – I can’t help but I can be another person who cares. I’m so glad you like the poems and that they talk to you – I think you will like this book as well. {{Huggiez}} to all of you.
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A beautiful day and art work that speaks to you. It doesn’t get any better than that.
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It’s Thursday and another gorgeous day – Fall is here and I’m loving it. 70’s and sunny for the next couple of days. Saturday is going to be a corker – highs in the 60’s with 30mph winds – whee-oo – Gonna love it.
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Hey Grace is your other blog down for maintenance?
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Nope – deleted. Gone. Blogger just yanked at my chain for one last time – Google is really trying hard to push people off the platform. They’ve been downsizing and stripping functionality for a couple of years now. All the posts that were there are here. I’m no lover of WP but that’s all that’s available it seems.
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Oh right, blimey – well it’s good thatt you are still here 🙂
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