Sue, I loved both stories. I have heard them before but the way you had condensed them in one page and illustrated them, was brilliant. I think you can write a book like that for children. One page illustrated, thought provoking, bedtime stories. They will be evergreen and megabit. Also I loved the fish flying while carrying a basket like a hot air balloon. Great idea. Please do share stories about your adopted parents.
Thank you so much for your kind reply!! I've loved the challenge of doing "one page" stories and poems and sayings. That's part of my motivation behind my sketchbook pages. Thanks for your encouragement! I will keep working on this! And, thank you too for asking me to share more stories about my adopted parents...I will share more! ❤
That quilt is such a precious gift from your mom and dad! I think I understand the point of the snake story, but my gut reaction was that the young man was killed for showing compassion and kindness to other living being.
When I first heard the story I had the same reaction. It was explained as sometimes kindness is mistaken for weakness and an advantage might be sought/taken - but if the kind person is able to watch words and actions over time, and remember that a snake is still a snake no matter what they may *tell* you at the moment then it is more likely that the kind person will escape or minimize any harm. (And still be able to be kind not cynical) The story idea is related to the way critical thinking skills come into play re looking at context of who published, when it was published etc in order to identify whether a source info is good or relevant.
I'm so glad you loved what I wrote!! Thank you!! I will indeed keep telling the good stories and feeding the love!!! Love you so much!! Hugs to all of you ❤❤❤❤
Sue, I loved both stories. I have heard them before but the way you had condensed them in one page and illustrated them, was brilliant. I think you can write a book like that for children. One page illustrated, thought provoking, bedtime stories. They will be evergreen and megabit. Also I loved the fish flying while carrying a basket like a hot air balloon. Great idea. Please do share stories about your adopted parents.
Btw Neera I have you a shout out on the Substack shout out threads ❤
Thanks a heap Sue. I am honoured and obliged. I shall return the favour in the next thread.
No obligation! So kind of you to offer - thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind reply!! I've loved the challenge of doing "one page" stories and poems and sayings. That's part of my motivation behind my sketchbook pages. Thanks for your encouragement! I will keep working on this! And, thank you too for asking me to share more stories about my adopted parents...I will share more! ❤
Reciprocal art. This is an act of love.
Yes!!!! Absolutely!!!!!! ❤❤❤
That quilt is such a precious gift from your mom and dad! I think I understand the point of the snake story, but my gut reaction was that the young man was killed for showing compassion and kindness to other living being.
And yes, it is a precious gift! Thank you! And thank you for your comment. I also replied to it...
You're welcome, Sue!
When I first heard the story I had the same reaction. It was explained as sometimes kindness is mistaken for weakness and an advantage might be sought/taken - but if the kind person is able to watch words and actions over time, and remember that a snake is still a snake no matter what they may *tell* you at the moment then it is more likely that the kind person will escape or minimize any harm. (And still be able to be kind not cynical) The story idea is related to the way critical thinking skills come into play re looking at context of who published, when it was published etc in order to identify whether a source info is good or relevant.
Thank you, Sue. That was what I surmised intellectually. Emotionally, it's very hard to do.
That's so true! It is very hard!
Love love love. Keep telling the good stories, it feeds the love!!!
I'm so glad you loved what I wrote!! Thank you!! I will indeed keep telling the good stories and feeding the love!!! Love you so much!! Hugs to all of you ❤❤❤❤
I love your stories about mom and dad. You remind me of a lot of very good memories. Love you big❤️
Oh I am so very glad!!! Thank you!!! And I love you big too!!! ❤❤❤❤
Beautiful, loved it !
Thank you so much! ❤