tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post3280920714258701803..comments2023-07-30T03:07:01.753-07:00Comments on Happy Tiler: Pink Shirt Day Paint Party FridayGiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-8329789845390612672015-03-04T15:03:05.571-08:002015-03-04T15:03:05.571-08:00Beautiful how the post and the artwork capture emo...Beautiful how the post and the artwork capture emotion together -- I agree that promoting kindness at an early age is helpful! Very sweet and meaningful post!Abigail Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137955357361563966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-18223244571383412382015-03-01T17:06:34.777-08:002015-03-01T17:06:34.777-08:00What a thoughtful post! It is important to try to ...What a thoughtful post! It is important to try to find the balance, & to support kids to do their best/be kinder ....<br />Today artist Shiloh Sophia was leading a group of women round the world creating Prayer Flags for peace & for International Women's day. Much of the violence around the world and at home is against women & children! <br />Blessings as we each practice loving kindness wherever we can! <br /><br />NadyaNadyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730124015853971661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-45940326538864362672015-03-01T14:41:31.024-08:002015-03-01T14:41:31.024-08:00Love the type of blog today. I'm writing a mid...Love the type of blog today. I'm writing a middle grade book, part of it about bullying and how to handle it non-violently. I'm impressed you noticed the old cow-girl has white hair amongst her red. Good catch. Blessings, Janet, PPFJKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038337964341526451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-10902351036325096732015-02-28T11:24:28.868-08:002015-02-28T11:24:28.868-08:00Wonderful, colorful art and, as always, thought-pr...Wonderful, colorful art and, as always, thought-provoking words. I'm not sure what the answer is but I do notice how mean our society has become, and how willing we are to let violence into our homes and lives through media. Everyone seems to strive to be a bigger "bad ass" than the next guy. Where did we lose our humanity??Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-44111126102277719612015-02-28T09:53:43.661-08:002015-02-28T09:53:43.661-08:00Hi, I am here and listening to your thoughts on sp...Hi, I am here and listening to your thoughts on spreading kindness, which I think is an easy job for everyone onece they get the habit going. I love your people today, especially Scottie with the little dino/lizard. Most of the muscle pain gone, but a real hot spot which I think is the sciatica that is irritated. I am trying not to sit too much. Have a wonderful week.Gloria j Zucarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585353549096640493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-82689158475395440162015-02-27T21:43:05.096-08:002015-02-27T21:43:05.096-08:00Beautiful art this week... and some very thought p...Beautiful art this week... and some very thought provoking words again. All of my life I have tried to be a kind person and was always willing to stand up for the other person who was being treated unfairly. I get so frustrated at the apathy in today's society. It seems like it's a losing battle that I just can't come up with an answer for. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-39894159880516315842015-02-27T20:07:38.923-08:002015-02-27T20:07:38.923-08:00another interesting set of expressions, i tried a ...another interesting set of expressions, i tried a face, but didnt have the nerve to post it; i have to keep trying more faces though<br /><br />thanks for stopping by my blog<br /><br />much love...Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191865405561549074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-42843321349903845772015-02-27T19:15:33.178-08:002015-02-27T19:15:33.178-08:00Some amazing faces here, I love the idea of a kind...Some amazing faces here, I love the idea of a kindness day, but I suspect it wont stop the bullying, Beardo has got it right the people doing the bullying usually have issues whether it is mental or being a victim themselves. It is a difficult subject. Awesome post. I didnt post this week as have been busy with a friend getting my garden up to scratch for selling. The front garden is looking good, next week the back garden gets a thrashing!!! However will try and do some art as even after a week I am having withdrawal symptoms! Have a great week. sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985449420798233201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-257980962620542292015-02-27T17:39:18.818-08:002015-02-27T17:39:18.818-08:00Heavy subject matter...... We do need to practice ...Heavy subject matter...... We do need to practice more kindness, every day and we need to continue to talk about the subject of bullying, at home and in school. Love your faces. Hope you have a peaceful weekend.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005659911730294844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-38766446626353805032015-02-27T14:30:37.989-08:002015-02-27T14:30:37.989-08:00Love your faces Sherrie, all with their message. Y...Love your faces Sherrie, all with their message. You know it makes me think that this world is going in a different direction than we've ever been before. People seem to not know which way to turn because they don't know where they are going to end up at. All their feelings reflect to the children and children react. It's a scary world right now and it has begun to affect my way of thinking, so I pray deeper and deeper for peace and calm. Ah, food for thought post again. You always make me think. Have a wonderful weekend Sherrie. Peace to you and yours.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-87964695151638800422015-02-27T14:25:25.112-08:002015-02-27T14:25:25.112-08:00Very thoughtful post illustrated with equally thou...Very thoughtful post illustrated with equally thoughtful art. I think a kindness week would be helpful. We will always be a competitive species and bad things will happen. I think what the anti-bullying campaign does is raise some awareness, especially to those who are being bullied. At least they know they aren't alone. The kids I mentor are likely to seek help when they are being bullied rather than internalize it. They also support their friends when they're being bullied. They don't use the same kind of cruel humor we did in school, although I'm sure some do. Online bullying is a different ball game. Kindness, of course, is always the best tool to fix the world, at least in the tiny corner of the world I occupy. Thanks for your great blog.Joy Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08678270785660037672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-5589323482024232682015-02-27T13:43:24.031-08:002015-02-27T13:43:24.031-08:00First of all - I love the art work. The faces hav...First of all - I love the art work. The faces have an abstract quality - but they convey real emotion. I agree with Denise - there is some sadness in the expressions. I think a positive approach is more helpful as well - however, I really think there is a great deal of breakdown in the family structure, in our values - and I think that there is very little respect for any authority. Schools can do their part but they are not more important than the family. Great postbellefrogworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668462382521292679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-84428906276633888862015-02-27T12:36:19.521-08:002015-02-27T12:36:19.521-08:00A hard issue.. which in principle should be easy.....A hard issue.. which in principle should be easy.. do unto others as you would have others to do unto you.. still it's hard to stop bullying it seems. But if ALL of us could be nice to one another, it maybe would be easier to obtain the goal..<br />However you paintings are fantastic! Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009522127792808077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-73933480871104925762015-02-27T11:57:35.164-08:002015-02-27T11:57:35.164-08:00Love your faces this week! They all have a bit of ...Love your faces this week! They all have a bit of sadness and contemplation, and fit your message so well. I love the idea of a kindness week, because that is essentially what is lacking in this society. I think school can play a big role in this, but parents need to do their bit too. Furthermore I think, even though it may not have had much result yet, it is still important to have anti-bullying days/weeks. We need to keep mentioning it, we need to keep people aware of it, and I feel sure that bit by bit things will change...denthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-72824142928417433622015-02-27T10:45:40.121-08:002015-02-27T10:45:40.121-08:00So interesting to read the comments.
Nic has answe...So interesting to read the comments.<br />Nic has answered so well, I especially like the idea of encouraging children not to step on caterpillars, something like the zero-tolerance idea.<br />With one exception I thought your faces today looked very sad, especially poor Scottie although he does have a kind-looking friend.<br />If only everyone was more kind, I think that would help the problem - kind to others and kind to themselves.<br />Hope you have a happy weekend!sheila 77https://www.blogger.com/profile/00698767195924308373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-10261673323496486492015-02-27T10:14:57.004-08:002015-02-27T10:14:57.004-08:00this is a tough one as I am non-confrontational. ...this is a tough one as I am non-confrontational. Awareness sure is a good thing.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-84005210738801423822015-02-27T10:01:35.586-08:002015-02-27T10:01:35.586-08:00Beautiful and fun artwork, and words that make you...Beautiful and fun artwork, and words that make you stop and think. Hugs!Ayala Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685455399147271512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-85071916654930935002015-02-27T09:30:10.706-08:002015-02-27T09:30:10.706-08:00What a great post again Giggles! Love your artwork...What a great post again Giggles! Love your artwork!<br />Happy PPF!<br />Happy weekend!<br />xxx<br />Susifroebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-83634995178647394702015-02-27T07:28:48.174-08:002015-02-27T07:28:48.174-08:00Very thought provoking post. Your words... so true...Very thought provoking post. Your words... so true. Your images speak volumes also. Well done!Pam Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718171156331856291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-25954905594581841472015-02-27T07:13:11.146-08:002015-02-27T07:13:11.146-08:00Beautiful post and art!! I agree with the idea of ...Beautiful post and art!! I agree with the idea of encouraging kindness instead of "anti bullying".I remember reading somewhere about a class where the teacher made every kid write down one nice thing about each kid in the class. Then the teacher passed out all the comments to each kid. Much later that teacher found out that many of those kids kept their lists till adulthood and always looked at them when they needed a little encouragement. It changed the lives of those students!!! Hugs, DebGeckostonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680172335750704340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-35696320050077830432015-02-27T07:04:22.920-08:002015-02-27T07:04:22.920-08:00As usual you have some gorgeous colors in your art...As usual you have some gorgeous colors in your art work. Bullying is probably as old as Cain and will always be around in those who are self centered whether from low self esteem or from loving themselves too much. Add to that the genuine hatred that some groups have for others and you have a lot of bullying. I think the idea of Cupcake's elementary teacher is one of the best ideas. It seems to have taken hold in her life, from the things you have said in your blog. Those of us who care can start practicing proactive encouraging/exhorting/building up whenever possible.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006293795541608715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-48209077542345571722015-02-27T06:46:06.563-08:002015-02-27T06:46:06.563-08:00Your works are good but more good your thinking an...Your works are good but more good your thinking and kindness on children. SaludosAbelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124081863235192816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-30854033738534477532015-02-27T05:30:23.387-08:002015-02-27T05:30:23.387-08:00More fun faces. Love your experimentation this we...More fun faces. Love your experimentation this week with the "designed" patterned faces. Always enjoy giving them a look as they put a smile on my face.My name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-64302761750653848362015-02-27T05:28:08.099-08:002015-02-27T05:28:08.099-08:00awesome collection of art Sherrie-LOVE it! I do ag...awesome collection of art Sherrie-LOVE it! I do agree with Beardo in that I feel many bullies are such because they too have been bullied-perhaps by their own family. How sad, but how can someone on the outside help without interfering? I've always had a hard time with that.Linda Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-44688116531431130062015-02-27T05:09:15.352-08:002015-02-27T05:09:15.352-08:00I always love your bold use of colours, they brigh...I always love your bold use of colours, they brighten any day :-)ann @ studiohydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615115294267727281noreply@blogger.com