tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.comments2023-07-30T03:07:01.753-07:00Happy TilerGiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comBlogger17463125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-33555470422662741472019-04-17T07:45:38.553-07:002019-04-17T07:45:38.553-07:00I was the eldest of six. Kids at school made fun ...I was the eldest of six. Kids at school made fun of me because of my clothing. We were poor and school was difficult because I was bullied. Home though--that was another story. We roamed 40 acres of forest, complete with canyon and creek. ((HUGS)) Where are you, by the way? As you can see, you are missed.Beth Niquettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123973998090266918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-42847457883206498202018-11-25T04:04:24.783-08:002018-11-25T04:04:24.783-08:00We haven't heard from you in a long time. I a...We haven't heard from you in a long time. I am concerned. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453392932533324194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-896672811349517092018-09-09T15:09:27.904-07:002018-09-09T15:09:27.904-07:00where have you been since april? Are u okay giggle...where have you been since april? Are u okay giggles?? you know me, i don't pop in often anymore. but I am here and am concerned to notice you're not blogging . <br />to answer your question.. YES I WOULD ask for help, my very sage friend Sherrie told me If you don't ask you won't receive!!! I've never forgotten that advice. This post hit a tender spot in me for as you know I was a very neglected child. I REALLY need to find time to read through ALL the gems of yours that i've missed all this time.. in 5 min. time you've got me feeling so much. off to send u an email love u my friend xoxLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11442070518518821892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-36513561496965254732018-08-24T08:15:24.630-07:002018-08-24T08:15:24.630-07:00Your faces always make me smile. They're amazi...Your faces always make me smile. They're amazing! I don't really remember caring about clothes when I was a kid but I can imagine that things were difficult for some and that's never nice. SLScheibehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859487267792783947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-63310883219752688972018-08-06T11:18:25.609-07:002018-08-06T11:18:25.609-07:00Aw, this brought me close to tears!!
My heart ache...Aw, this brought me close to tears!!<br />My heart aches for those who ache... I wish I could wrap them all up in one big hug! And your portraits are very lovely!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657253115461640370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-33513980571360751732018-07-19T04:40:30.958-07:002018-07-19T04:40:30.958-07:00I miss you. . .I would like to keep in touch. . .e...I miss you. . .I would like to keep in touch. . .email me so we can stay in touch. . .(((HUGS))) and Blessings, JanetJKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038337964341526451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-32215932759356041762018-05-02T19:25:54.264-07:002018-05-02T19:25:54.264-07:00Great blog. . .love the art. I think you said some...Great blog. . .love the art. I think you said something so important it belongs out there in more places than just your blog. Blessings, JanetJKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038337964341526451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-24281375676070972502018-04-29T03:46:01.515-07:002018-04-29T03:46:01.515-07:00glad those days are gone :) I recognize it!
Love...glad those days are gone :) I recognize it! <br /><br />Love the beautiful trees. Cherry??NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-89710808112669769942018-04-28T07:13:16.145-07:002018-04-28T07:13:16.145-07:00Happy Spring! So many different and interesting po...Happy Spring! So many different and interesting portraits! Hooray variety! You are totally right about unkempt children being ostracized. And while some parents are simply neglectful, others with multiple jobs are probably doing the best they can in extremely difficult circumstances. If only all children were taught kindness above all.Cindy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14818401562297915046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-9738030179874820202018-04-28T06:09:27.966-07:002018-04-28T06:09:27.966-07:00Beautiful, insightful post, and such wonderful art...Beautiful, insightful post, and such wonderful art to accompany it..like visual poetry..I love them all, especially the long red haired girl/red dog one..magical! I think it is a most empowering thing to ask and receive help when we may need it..it is the most loving thing we can do for ourselves, just embrace it.<br />hugs, thanks for sharing your soul.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-58575802354651864392018-04-27T18:37:37.078-07:002018-04-27T18:37:37.078-07:00It is a hard question...the thought is uncomfortab...It is a hard question...the thought is uncomfortable...of needing help.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-87679594091002130762018-04-27T17:54:47.722-07:002018-04-27T17:54:47.722-07:00Very good points and ohh so true. I love this art ...Very good points and ohh so true. I love this art of the old people and the photos. Great night shot.DVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-67007616187954688112018-04-27T14:30:44.098-07:002018-04-27T14:30:44.098-07:00Love your colourful faces. Sad but true words, tha...Love your colourful faces. Sad but true words, that people tend to care more for well-groomed people ... I must admit that I don't even remember anything about my clothes when I was a child, not in a bad way and not in a good way. It's just blank ... denthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-8690916870928510592018-04-27T13:44:09.680-07:002018-04-27T13:44:09.680-07:00I loved this post. I could identify with so much ...I loved this post. I could identify with so much of what you said. I was ostracized and kids made fun of me--but we had so many kids in our family--and we couldn't afford much. Things started to change when we went to a thrift shop where a lady named "Mary" often just gave us what we needed. It was around then I learned to sew. I am able to adjust clothing to fit on just about anything. I always had stylish clothing after that, but often no one else had exactly what I had--because I re-made things to look modern.<br /><br />I am an eldest and it is hard for me to ask for help... I'm always thinking I can do things on my own. But I've learned to ask a little better since my sweet Husband passed away.<br /><br />Your artwork is always so wonderfully bright and cheerful. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us. :DBeth Niquettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123973998090266918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-30029384014241674652018-04-27T12:05:31.511-07:002018-04-27T12:05:31.511-07:00I know what you mean. Happy you were able to pass ...I know what you mean. Happy you were able to pass that care to your daughter and now elderlies.<br />For me church meant pretty clothes. So i luvved church for that reason. O yes ive grown now i luv church for the clothes and the WORD😊<br />Happy PPF<br /><br />Much🌼loveGillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830061733849775594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-50751587632453353962018-04-27T09:56:11.258-07:002018-04-27T09:56:11.258-07:00Really like all the portraits you've painted t...Really like all the portraits you've painted this week. :) Katie Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003534569795959348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-54666968772676613332018-04-27T09:30:09.745-07:002018-04-27T09:30:09.745-07:00Love your faces! And your attitude about making ...Love your faces! And your attitude about making sure your daughter had great things, because of all those hand-me-downs you suffered through! Hope you have a great day!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-85015240259249034012018-04-27T07:30:41.381-07:002018-04-27T07:30:41.381-07:00I'm afraid most of us might not realize we nee...I'm afraid most of us might not realize we need help if things got that bad! My mother made my clothes and I always loved what she made. She had little time for recreation and this was her art. I also had hand me downs from a relative 4 years older. She had such beautiful clothes that I could hardly wait to fit into them. I dressed my kids neatly but not as expensively as their peers, b/c we just couldn't afford it at that time. Daughter wore dresses, under duress, as a preteen and looked so adorable. Now she doesn't own a dress.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006293795541608715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-52954728640995727582018-04-26T22:42:31.563-07:002018-04-26T22:42:31.563-07:00I know what it's like to grow up with hand-me-...I know what it's like to grow up with hand-me-downs, but it never really worried me. These days I have friends I could ask to help me if I needed it. Happy PPF, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-55578347045422537332018-04-23T17:48:31.891-07:002018-04-23T17:48:31.891-07:00Stunning art pieces. Your stories are bittersweet....Stunning art pieces. Your stories are bittersweet. <br />I have few friends that have time these days. Your intuition is amazing. Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-26056449143311391782018-04-21T11:07:55.698-07:002018-04-21T11:07:55.698-07:00Your faces are bold and stunning. When I get a &q...Your faces are bold and stunning. When I get a "vague" hunch, or a sense I need to contact someone--I try to follow through. It usually means something has happened in their lives. <3 Beth Niquettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123973998090266918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-10349413813681501172018-04-21T01:29:34.251-07:002018-04-21T01:29:34.251-07:00Love your post and art. :) To answer your question...Love your post and art. :) To answer your question, no, not really. I rarely had any close friends. NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-8074968177693401562018-04-20T18:14:16.635-07:002018-04-20T18:14:16.635-07:00Good to hear of your re-connections online, Giggle...Good to hear of your re-connections online, Giggles.<br />luv your face paintings today<br /><br />HAPPY PPF<br /><br />much love...Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191865405561549074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-80776386836429960882018-04-20T14:22:38.162-07:002018-04-20T14:22:38.162-07:00Love your art this week, Sherrie. My belief system...Love your art this week, Sherrie. My belief system says that you were nudged to investigate and find out about those whom you did. I think the friend you chose not to reconnect with probably was going through something and needed those prayers. You are such a kind-hearted soul. I have reconnected with some high school friends through FB. I'm not sure I'd want to be real time friends with some of them, though. Like you, I like to use the internet to check up on people who once were a part of my life. Have a great weekend.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006293795541608715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-54617457133922426652018-04-20T14:13:38.023-07:002018-04-20T14:13:38.023-07:00I am really loving your collection of faces this w...I am really loving your collection of faces this week Sherrie! Somehow they look different than before, more contemplative, more sad,... I'm not sure. I've also followed sudden urges to look up people from the past, and sometimes they looked me up. With some I stayed in contact through mail for a while, but after some time that somehow dies down. And it's okay that way. There's a reason they're not in my life anymore. The ones I want in my life are still there.... I can perfectly understand your need to look her up, and then decide not to reconnect....denthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.com