tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post9212164071695282860..comments2021-02-28T19:53:28.054-08:00Comments on creative laundry: Billions of StoriesEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-70912624546929958522008-06-01T09:31:00.000-07:002008-06-01T09:31:00.000-07:00molly: thanks, always happy to hear from another c...molly: thanks, always happy to hear from another crow lover. I think crows are considered good omens in some first nations cultures. I guess it all depends on viewpoint. That's so interesting about your fake crows still on the telephone poles, I wonder what the other crows make of them.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-19024581908512170682008-05-31T19:04:00.000-07:002008-05-31T19:04:00.000-07:00ohmy, i LOVE that painting you've done. I have a ...ohmy, i LOVE that painting you've done. I have a huge obsession with crows and used to keep two life-sized, fake ones in our house after Halloween was long over...i felt like they were protectors. Until someone came in and told me to get rid of them, they were bad omens. So, i hung them around the neighborhood, high on telephone poles, where they still 'perch' today. And, i've really wanted to see that movie, too! Beautiful post...mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245587915511203917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-49038455492016030282008-05-26T20:03:00.000-07:002008-05-26T20:03:00.000-07:00Dinah: Thanks. Olivia's not all that interested in...Dinah: Thanks. Olivia's not all that interested in her artistic gifts. She is however, extremely proud (as am I) of her ability to jump rope 5 times in a row while jumping on the trampoline. Unfortunately, I can't think of any way to make that profitable :)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-81763297326463638632008-05-26T19:58:00.000-07:002008-05-26T19:58:00.000-07:00Hayden: Thanks for your comments and another inter...Hayden: Thanks for your comments and another interesting crow fact I can add to the database in my head. I'm definitely enough of a geek to wish to one day be invited to a party of rowdy ornithologists guessing east or west crows. Love that image!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-63606488714085320532008-05-26T15:04:00.000-07:002008-05-26T15:04:00.000-07:00Well, everyone else seems to be saying much the sa...Well, everyone else seems to be saying much the same: good piece of observation.<BR/>But what I perceive to be the lynchpin is your *discussing* the art with Olivia and not rushing off to tell the world about your fabulously artistic little girl.You just gave her paint and canvas and time.And love.<BR/>More long-term pleasure and productivity is achieved by youthful play than long-term study.<BR/>Well put, Ellen!<BR/>Oh, yeah...I like the crow. Of course. But you knew that, yes?dinahmowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052642938090553088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-84723411224949808062008-05-26T12:39:00.000-07:002008-05-26T12:39:00.000-07:00amazing likeness of the crow. they are compelling...amazing likeness of the crow. they are compelling, aren't they? I read years ago that crow researchers can recognize a distinct east coast and west coast crow accent - and use it as a party game when watching movies - they said that crows are so ubiquitous that there is always one somewhere in the sound track. <BR/><BR/>Fascinated with your comments on stories: I'm always fascinated with stories. Reminds me of the thinking that suggests we create -"assemble"- the world through the stories we tell. Thanks for the good read!Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758977872663382006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-73597484111270947382008-05-26T09:51:00.000-07:002008-05-26T09:51:00.000-07:00Caroline: Thanks! And I agree, crows do look like ...Caroline: Thanks! And I agree, crows do look like they have a sense of humour. It must be that mischievious look they have about them.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-89482838600144925142008-05-26T08:10:00.000-07:002008-05-26T08:10:00.000-07:00Fabulous crow!I love crows too. I like the one you...Fabulous crow!<BR/><BR/>I love crows too. I like the one you did that Andrea now has. <BR/><BR/>I think crows have real senses of humour - at least that's what I see when I watch them.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05635758748108011584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-14286847071618681602008-05-26T07:06:00.000-07:002008-05-26T07:06:00.000-07:00Melody: That's so nice of you to say, thank you. A...Melody: That's so nice of you to say, thank you. After posting this one, I wish I hadn't for a lot of reasons, so it's reassuring to get that feedback. You're not being wishy-washy, I REALLY appreciate your comments!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-40249891928451857382008-05-26T05:01:00.000-07:002008-05-26T05:01:00.000-07:00Ellen, once again your post was outstanding. The g...Ellen, once again your post was outstanding. The great thing about your writing is how it makes me feel and engages me in contemplation about things I may not have thought of. Hope I'm not getting too "wishy washy" but your a talented writer as well as a wonderful artist. Thanks for sharingMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156332528889687870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-91844499420242796182008-05-25T22:59:00.000-07:002008-05-25T22:59:00.000-07:00Andrea: I noticed your new post popping up. Actual...Andrea: I noticed your new post popping up. Actually the crow is a drawing on paper with a watercolour background wash. Haven't done a serious drawing in ages, feels good. As for the movie, see it and then we can talk about it! It's really good.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-14703678411499293812008-05-25T20:37:00.000-07:002008-05-25T20:37:00.000-07:00Ha! Looks like you're doing the same thing as me o...Ha! Looks like you're doing the same thing as me on a Sunday evening as me -- except yours is much deeper and more thoughtful. This painting looks really different enlarged c omparedto the small version. Its looseness adds to its tightness/cohesiveness and vice versa. I love that! And I have been wanting to see My Kid Could Paint That since I first heard about it (and talked about it on my blog on Sept 14, 2007 after seeing a trailer) but still haven't gotten off me arse to do so.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364011769128646998noreply@blogger.com