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As You Wish

12/3/2019

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As You Wish
"As You Wish" - mixed media on crescent board, 20" x 15".  Available here and at Artfinder.

"Aaaaaaaaaas...youuuuuuuuu...wiiiiiiiissssshhhhhh."  - The Sound of Devotion Rolling Painfully Down a Very Bumpy, Very Steep Hill.  
from The Dharma of the Princess Bride, by Ethan Nichtern

Welcome, December, and a fast plummet toward holidays and the end of a quite interesting year.  Perhaps, dear reader, your internal recap of the year takes place on New Year's Eve, in January, or perhaps even February when January has wizzed by in the blink of an eye without your permission.  For me, December marks the anniversary of a move to the Pacific Northwest and the beginnings of seeing the world with fresh eyes.

"...dating, a quest that felt like a blindfolded scavenger hunt through a junkyard of random advice." - NICHTERN   Maybe I don't need to add anything to that, except that the last time I dated the internet didn't exist and telephones were still attached to walls.
Cover that with a frosting of introversion, a desire for deep and meaningful connection, and a perhaps jaded view of love in general and you'd think it was a formula for comedic failure.  Except it wasn't.

Following the repeated theme (cue 2 x 4 smacking against my head) of surrender to what is and a determination to follow the breadcrumbs of the universe (yes, even if they lead to a witch's cottage), somehow I  tumbled right into a new beginning, "next step in the ongoing dance between self and other" - NICHTERN - which is as deeply connected as it is lighthearted and playful. Yay. :)

And so, as Buttercup and Westley (as Dread Pirate Roberts) awkwardly roll down a hill toward their next adventure, I find myself smiling at a universe which has a quirky sense of humor along with a penchant for heavy boards banging against the head.  
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Carl Stoveland
12/3/2019 11:27:50 am

Yay for the universe’s quirky sense of humor. All worked out!

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jen
12/3/2019 11:42:37 am

Carl! ha ha! Yes, it has. Life is filled with delightful surprises, it seems. I am very grateful. :)

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Carolyn Laudati
12/3/2019 12:33:48 pm

Yay! Quirky is good! I am just so happy to see you continuing and thriving in the universe that is constantly changing the tides for you (and us all)! It seems this year has been a lot of trials and missteps, but it is onward to a new adventure and hopefully one with less drama, and lots of creativity in tow! Love you, precious lady!

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jen
12/3/2019 02:40:03 pm

Carolyn! Quirky is delightful! New adventures and, in this particular instance, a BLAST of creativity in tow (more on that next year....hint hint) Love YOU, sweet friend! xoxoxoxo

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Dotty Seiter link
12/3/2019 01:28:32 pm

Jen! Layered and nuanced, but I see you in there holding steady (even after being smacked by 2x4's), eyes and heart clear, deep, wide open.

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jen
12/3/2019 02:41:01 pm

Dotty! Holding steady....I like that. And clear, deep, wide open. Thank you for the gift of your exquisite words! xo

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Christopher R.
12/4/2019 08:42:33 am

Is it possible dear Buttercup, that your muse has slipped it's casing?

Slowing the plummet, painful becomes joyful, transition delivers ... the wishes granted are now yours.

I love this piece, it sings ... of peace and intentional slowing.
~w

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jen
12/4/2019 09:04:52 am

Christopher... "And with that, she dared the bravest thing she'd ever done; she looked right into his eyes." Thank you, sweet man.

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Christopher R.
12/4/2019 09:24:29 am

it is my grateful pleasure dear painter.

Carol Edan link
12/4/2019 11:01:41 am

Jen x 2, "The Mad Hatter", and "Daffy Duck.... all in one piece! I will probably find more next time I look. That's what makes good art, looking and finding not everything given at one glance. I am always amazed that you mange to bring it all together!

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jen
12/4/2019 11:04:13 am

Carol! OMG! ha ha! I did not expect that cast of characters in this piece! Thank you for diving deep and coming up with malarkey!!!

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Stan Kurth link
12/4/2019 12:24:25 pm

Well then, carry on!

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jen
12/4/2019 12:27:12 pm

Stan!!!!! I will. Thank you!

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