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Friday, May 20, 2011


Dandelion No. 2 - 9 x 12 coffee stain, collage, gouache & ink - Susan Black - in my etsy shop

I'm off to the city for a wee holiday, I'm staying here & with her ... :-) happy sigh. I'll be leaving my two D's behind Missy darn D & Doug le Prince of OATG*. I'm leaving Sam, Oliver, Virgil & Bleet ... this old brick house, 29 Black Street, our little village by the sea & les terracotta gardens.

It's a mixed bag of emotions for me - the leaving of home. It's a stressful, push-pull combination of feeling thrilled + dread, of yikes + yippees. I've always had a hard time leaving this home of mine & my family of animals, fortunately + sadly I don't spread my wings and leave home often anymore because it can be the most anxiety inducing situation this tres imaginative brain of mine can conjure up. This time it's especially difficult + wonderful because for the first time in as long as I can remember there's someone at home missing me ... what an amazing feeling that is - to be loved & to know you are missed + I know he'll take especially good care of les (much loved & soon to be very missed by me) Gang ... look out city 'cause here I come ;-)

*of all things good
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10 comments:

  1. MooseMay 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Safe travels, have good times and be glad you are missing boot camp...all will be fine. The tails will be waggin' when you return!
    ~moose

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  2. Big ShamuMay 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Now see, you worked that hot pink back in there but muted it a bit. I love the direction you are going. I hope this work is as exciting to you as it is is?

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  3. Big ShamuMay 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    That would be to "us", not is. (darned friday typing fingers)

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  4. rachelMay 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Have a lovely break - just think what a welcome you will receive on your return!

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  5. aliceinparisMay 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Pop into the Seaport Market if the two of you have time. It's a great place to have breakfast, brunch,lunch! Would love to see you:) I'm at the South end by the big windows.

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  6. MakingSpaceMay 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Have fun and enjoy being missed. LOL

    Shamy likes the pink. Spread the word.

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  7. judy in kyMay 21, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I always have trouble leaving home too. But once I'm away I enjoy myself. Hope you do the same.

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  8. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Yay Susan! Have fun! This latest work you've shown is wonderful.

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  9. Donna B.May 23, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Enjoy yourself. Love your latest piece for Etsy. Happy and safe traveling...

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  10. MichaelMay 23, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Hope you have a good and relaxing time there, Susan. Love your illustration btw. So intricate and captivating.

    "because for the first time in as long as I can remember there's someone at home missing me ... what an amazing feeling that is - to be loved & to know you are missed"
    --Ah yes, how true. sigh. I'm happy for you.

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