tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post2728699612551896882..comments2024-02-04T22:48:07.662-08:00Comments on FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK: JEWELED NECKLACEFolkways Note Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-27638742355425663262013-09-09T11:52:50.411-07:002013-09-09T11:52:50.411-07:00Sublime Birdy -- We are constantly exposed to cons...Sublime Birdy -- We are constantly exposed to consumerism. It is interesting to ourselves when we sit down and examine the reasons why we are ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-91955861272974399132013-09-09T11:49:02.533-07:002013-09-09T11:49:02.533-07:00Vicki -- Life is beautiful in so many ways don'...Vicki -- Life is beautiful in so many ways don't you think. Many of the ways we take for granted. thanks ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-76133000356916685442013-09-09T11:46:43.686-07:002013-09-09T11:46:43.686-07:00Hattie -- As I recently heard on a Terry Gross NPR...Hattie -- As I recently heard on a Terry Gross NPR interview with a famous composer who said, "let go of the chaos." Believe this idea not only helps with our mental state but with the state of the world. The composer felt that stuff is chaos. thanks ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-77600104719657595862013-09-08T19:42:56.777-07:002013-09-08T19:42:56.777-07:00wow! what a beautiful post! just simply beautifu...wow! what a beautiful post! just simply beautiful, we could all do with a little less... thanks for pointing that out, I hope the move went well.Sublime Birdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897088205179064570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-17735115723875705832013-08-13T19:32:15.962-07:002013-08-13T19:32:15.962-07:00Beautiful photo --and what a lesson! I admire you....Beautiful photo --and what a lesson! I admire you.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-70223434396874390952013-08-09T17:36:02.871-07:002013-08-09T17:36:02.871-07:00You are so wise. I could go for a minimalist way o...You are so wise. I could go for a minimalist way of living.Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621439195920479957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-74428521990099464962013-08-08T21:37:19.481-07:002013-08-08T21:37:19.481-07:00Diane -- I did a little research on the canyon whe...Diane -- I did a little research on the canyon where I will be living and found out it is registered as a historic canyon. This has me wondering what this is all about. All places have some mystery to them don't you think? thanks ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-80286005223651032012013-08-08T21:18:18.017-07:002013-08-08T21:18:18.017-07:00troutbirder -- I am sure it will be a land of dis...troutbirder -- I am sure it will be a land of discovery for me. Surely different than Kentucky. I don't think that the states are one homogeneous region -- my feeling is that there are many different cultures alive and well in our country. It does have beauty that is breath taking. thanks `` barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-54889692449765192602013-08-08T21:08:59.562-07:002013-08-08T21:08:59.562-07:00Diane -- thanks for the nice comment. hope you are...Diane -- thanks for the nice comment. hope you are having a great summer<br /> ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-72358026245737152462013-08-08T07:09:20.201-07:002013-08-08T07:09:20.201-07:00I can't wait for you to begin your move and ge...I can't wait for you to begin your move and get settled in. Looking forward to some great photos!Ladydy5 aka: Diane Yateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708060564443346716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-53141532053206110502013-08-07T13:48:05.564-07:002013-08-07T13:48:05.564-07:00I think you've got the right approach to it al...I think you've got the right approach to it all. And I look forward to learning more about Utah. I've never been there but know it has a special beauty in its own way....:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-59078828860584185612013-08-07T06:13:57.045-07:002013-08-07T06:13:57.045-07:00Oh! I just love that photo. What an artist eye y...Oh! I just love that photo. What an artist eye you have!Ladydy5 aka: Diane Yateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708060564443346716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-42161260742428992442013-08-06T09:11:37.111-07:002013-08-06T09:11:37.111-07:00Carole Anne -- Our memories are placed securely in...Carole Anne -- Our memories are placed securely in our mind -- a book from long ago is now gone yet not really. It is in our mind's archives to be plucked and savored at will. All the more reason to use RuneE's quote above -- less is more. thanks ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-1453807215860697722013-08-06T09:07:50.992-07:002013-08-06T09:07:50.992-07:00RuneE -- Like that quote -- "Less is more.&qu...RuneE -- Like that quote -- "Less is more." I think I will write it out in large letters and tack it on my mirror in my bathroom. Surely it will remind me everyday until I leave to take less. thanks ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-66242053538502487832013-08-06T09:02:26.535-07:002013-08-06T09:02:26.535-07:00Florence -- About 2000 miles to my destination. Al...Florence -- About 2000 miles to my destination. Along with my 95 pound dog -- should provide some entertainment. At my age life is better in the slow lane -- that is where I will be as I travel across. thanks for the comment ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-67213539971218074792013-08-06T08:36:02.430-07:002013-08-06T08:36:02.430-07:00Michelle -- thanks for the kind comment, Life has ...Michelle -- thanks for the kind comment, Life has a way of handing us an open book to write upon. ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-789114040313702372013-08-06T08:25:24.387-07:002013-08-06T08:25:24.387-07:00June -- Moving is stressful and being able to step...June -- Moving is stressful and being able to step outside and observe nature lessens this feeling. One thing is certain I will miss this wilderness patch when I leave -- thanks for the comment ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-92175537049992178432013-08-06T08:17:42.445-07:002013-08-06T08:17:42.445-07:00One Fly -- thanks for the comment on my header. I ...One Fly -- thanks for the comment on my header. I envy that you are finished with your move. Interesting note in your comment that some things survived. Getting a smaller U-Haul will force me to take less. Hope you are now having a chance to relax and enjoy your new place. ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-3449108154107546352013-08-06T07:37:26.728-07:002013-08-06T07:37:26.728-07:00Teresa -- One time I observed a hornet pulling a v...Teresa -- One time I observed a hornet pulling a very large dead spider up the wall of my house. He struggled and struggled but really never made it to his destination. Perhaps this is how we sometimes are -- attempting to keep too large of a load. thanks ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-32793012692569187272013-08-06T07:31:12.168-07:002013-08-06T07:31:12.168-07:00Rita -- It was interesting to me that I found my w...Rita -- It was interesting to me that I found my web photo just when I was feeling the most overwhelmed from packing. The photo made me rethink what was important to bring along to Utah. Agree that detaching from "things" is a valuable process -- thanks ~~ barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-89207000581799628612013-08-06T02:25:22.083-07:002013-08-06T02:25:22.083-07:00You have such an eye for colour, beauty, Barbara. ...You have such an eye for colour, beauty, Barbara. Brought back memories of a small poetry book given to me when eight years olds. Each alternative page a poem and opposite a photograph, one of a spider's web covered with dew. Can see it in my mind now, even though, sadly, the book long gone. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-62235280883738835582013-08-06T01:00:58.132-07:002013-08-06T01:00:58.132-07:00Less is more as they say. I always pack too much w...Less is more as they say. I always pack too much when I'm travelling. But don't forget that photo of the jewellery.Rune Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008247272056395901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-47714012537955165572013-08-05T19:13:48.001-07:002013-08-05T19:13:48.001-07:00You've been in my thoughts and I have wondered...You've been in my thoughts and I have wondered how your move was progressing. I didn't realize what a long distance move you were making. You'll have a whole new world to explore, photograph, and write about! Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157294752967287405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-50255428222880145922013-08-05T18:33:56.230-07:002013-08-05T18:33:56.230-07:00You have a wonderful way of thinking. You have a wonderful way of thinking. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-74360478674398221602013-08-05T15:33:59.060-07:002013-08-05T15:33:59.060-07:00A beautiful photograph -- jewels, indeed.
Taking ...A beautiful photograph -- jewels, indeed.<br /><br />Taking life lessons from nature sounds like mature wisdom. There is so much we do not need, but that only becomes apparent, I think, after we've had more than we need.June Calenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265808476144632255noreply@blogger.com