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Jul 30, 2023Liked by Vera Saltzman and Sue Bland

Been thinking of you-Sue and Vera-and this beautiful blog (where will the frogs sing) these past few days šŸ’• this is a random thought I had ...I have learned to do beadwork these past few years of illness...so so far I can make little beaded pictures, earrings of various style, bracelets, necklaces, bookmarks...and Iā€™m about to learn how to do a beaded strap cover...I just wanted you to know that I would happily make something for each of you if you felt so pulled...as a note of appreciation for all you are and offer us...I can send you links to past projects via email if you wanted to get an idea of what you are drawn to...then would just need to know favorite colors (including shades, flowers, animals, patterns etc..and what type of object you would like...if you happen to feel pulled to me making something for you my email is larahopeosiowy@gmail.com you can just email me and I can send you the links to past projects šŸ¤—šŸ’—

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Jul 19, 2023Liked by Vera Saltzman and Sue Bland

So precious to hear of your magical moment to go along with your painting. I always love the stories behind the images. It makes the encounter with the art so much more profound.

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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Vera Saltzman and Sue Bland

So great to hear the story that inspired the hawthorn painting. What a special moment in time that was, and the tonic was such a great gift from a friend during a time of grief.

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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Vera Saltzman and Sue Bland

As always well written. I felt like I was there. Love it.

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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Vera Saltzman and Sue Bland

As ever...magical šŸ’•thank you...it made me think of the many medicines...the medicine of earth (south), the medicine of berries/fruits (west), the medicine of connection, the medicine of childhood and magic (east), the medicine of you writing this šŸ¤—

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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Vera Saltzman and Sue Bland

Love this story. My imagination allows me to picture two young girls in their fairy circle amongst the Hawthorne with bird song.

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Love the story, watercolor and photograph. And learning about hawthorns!

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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Vera Saltzman and Sue Bland

This is an especially poignant post. I love the painting and the photograph -- perfect for this quiet piece of text

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