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This is a photograph from Liz of the Getty Center. I have only been there once and it made quite an impression on me. Here are her thoughts on it...
The Getty... I would describe it as an oasis in LA. In a city full of people rushing too and from "important" meetings in a concrete jungle, it is the only place one can go to reconnect with nature and beauty. I actually don't even get a chance to look at a lot of the artwork when I am there. Instead, I spend most of my time walking in the garden, enjoying the fresh air and admiring the AMAZING architecture - all artwork in their own right. For me it is definitely the #1 "must see" in LA! -Liz
Maybe you have a place that inspires you that you want to share?
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Ladies, what gorgeous pictures! I am giggling to myself because yesterday, a friend and I went into Boston in search of Art! We do this every fall for inspiration before we are knee keep in classes. The day was a gorgeous one and so we opted for a special exhibit put on by the Contemporary Museum of Art called, Art on the Islands. We took a boat ride out to George's Island with our sketch books and open minds in search of inspiration. We arrived at a somewhat desolate island and approached the guard. He smiled and simply replied "There isn't much art here." We politely smiled back and went off in search of "art". What we discovered was a barren landscape freckled with a wide variety of bird poops from seagull to Canadian geese amidst a very large war fort built in the 1800's to protect Boston Harbor. We looked at each other and started laughing. There was no art as far as we could tell and our images of scuptures set against the natural beauty of the sea were quickly diminishing. We walked around, found some steps here and some steps there and started yelling out "Art, oh art, where are you?" We had ourselves in stitches!!
Eventually we found a bench and pulled out our delictable treat that we had gathered in the North End. A fabulous Focaccia bread with fresh tomatoes, the smoothiest, cremiest mozarella I have ever tasted with fresh basil. To DIE for. As we oogled and ahhed over our sandwiches we started to try to notice the beauty around us, but that, again, simply brought on more tears of laughter. We left the island, no worse for the wear and made our way back into the city where we lost ourselves in a bookstore, wandered the streets and gardens and discovered art had just come to the city for the day!
I will send you a picture I took of one of the roses in the rose garden. I found myself thinking of you all as I was standing amongst the fragrances and beauty of these petals. I have never been much of a gardner, but with my yard overtaking itself, it is time for me to get out there and get my hands dirty. I think I have always been afraid of gardening. I don't know enough about it, but I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed yanking out those Lily of the Valleys that were taking over the yard. There was something very theraputic about it and I saw a glimpse of what some might find in the way of loving to garden...although I am not there yet, I do see that it is something I may explore.
I was alone on my couch the other evening for the first time in what seemed like months. I curled up and watched IL Postino. The Postman. If you have not seen this movie, I would highly recommend it. It is set in Italy and it does require you to read subtitles, but don't let it discourage you. The Postman befriends Pablo Neruda (a famous poet) and teaches this simple man about the beauty of his country and the magic of language. I may even just watch it again...and the creativity of it all made me again, think of you all! I am loving all of the connections that I am making by reading all of your thoughts and wonders!!
I truly love reading all of your posts although sometimes I find it hard to follow the conversations when the conversations switch from week to week, but I am trying to get used to it!
Laura, I told Louise about this blog and she is interested in checking it out. Would that be allright with you?
Cheers ladies!
Tomasen
Tomasen, You had me giggling out loud reading your post. I could feel your day and wish I was there. I have been thinking about how you said "I truly love reading all of your posts although sometimes I find it hard to follow the conversations when the conversations switch from week to week, but I am trying to get used to it!" I appreciate your feedback and would welcome any ideas you have to make this less confusing.
My original intention was to post something that would foster sharing and growth at the beginning of each week (now sundays). As an incentive for people to check in during the week I was posting things that either inspired me or that I learned from our discussion and thought more deeply about. I guess my thought was that people would check into the sunday post and that the posts during the week were there if you felt moved to respond to them, but in no way obligated. I was thinking that one idea might inspire or resonate with you differently. I am now wondering if I am posting too much during the week and if I should just let things flow and see what happens with one thread a week. Are people finding this too overwhelming or confusing? How would it work best for you?
I really want this to be a place of ease, that you want to come to, that is "feeding" you in some way. A I navigate my way in this new terrain I would love to hear what you have to say. Our conversation continues to be rich and insightful and I think that it will only get better from your input, so don't be shy. If you feel more comfortable you could always email me or call.
Tomasen~ Louise is MORE than welcome as well as anyone else that people feel would add or benefit from our conversation.
giggles, Laura
Laura,
Is there anyway that we can "see" when someone has made a new post. I just don't want to miss any! I know it shows the number of posts for each entry, but it would be great to see new posts somehow. I don't think you should limit your postings as they are very thought provoking. I just am thinking sometimes that I am missing something.
You have created a wonderful community here and I am so honored to be a part of it! I find that it keeps me present and thinking in that creative mode. That is priceless for sure!!
I make this suggestion knowing nothing about blogs beyond this and appreciate your efforts.
Stay cool!
Tomasen
I love your search for art - you may not have found what you thought you would - but what a wonderfully artful day you described. We should all have such playful, restful, free days. Thank you for sharing your joy. It certainly made me smile.
When you were describing your search for art it made me think of the picture book, "Seen Art" by JonScieszka and Lane Smith. They boy keeps asking people passing if they have seen Art and they use a code word "MOMA" to send him on his way discovering the pieces at the museum until he finally emerges to find his friend, Art, on the front steps. It is a great book to explore - it may remind you of your art quest and bring you there in your mind again and again.
Laura I don't think it is too much. It is wonderfully stimulating. I do find the site a great source of pleasure and a constant reminder of another side of life - me and my dreams - as work and family conspire to close all other thinking out.
I think the meandering paths of all our thoughts and connections are to be expected. We will have to be patient with each other as we enter into conversations at all different points and exit for times too when we must.
The joy of possibility is exciting.
Brenda
Nice photo Liz. Those trees are wild, what are they? They remind me of huge big pink mushrooms! It is amazing that there is an oasis for people in La to go to because life gets to us all and we need that special place in nature that we can go to and unravel from all the directions we get pulled in on a daily basis. If I couldn't be outside, I would feel like a flower that needs water, wilty and tired! What strikes me is the respect and awe I feel whenever nature inspires me..I always hope that peoplke realize how important it is to take care of our planet. Thanks for sharing your images. I mentioned in another blog how much I love the mirror photo of your daughter. It is very striking and miles away from being just another snapshot! Lori
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