Yay! The terrier is back. If dogs and babies can steal the scene in a movie, then they probably steal the Substack-show too. Hehe. So glad he's healing up.
Curating. What a great word and preferable to "spring cleaning." Maybe it's an American idiom?Curating is a necessary tedium.
Your novel sounds fascinating. Not a bad characterization for an AI.
"I marvel that within minutes of exploring, one child had not just found a shell with a beautiful hermit crab inside, but also caught a baby catfish about the size of a tadpole!" Our family live near the Maine coast. One of my favorite things about taking the kids to the shore has always been how much they discover - and over time, as they've grown, they've shown and taught me more than I think I would have ever discovered on my own! :)
Beautiful. So much here that resonates. So glad the Terrier is well again!!! SO glad. I can see that those AI images might be inspirational. Quite fun in their own way, despite my aversion to so many of these images. And yes I definitely curate my online presence. I prefer my authors and sharers to be calm souls who have learned that ranting and raving doesn’t solve many problems, though the occasional rant or rave is definitely necessary! A sense of humour, an ability to think a little, an ability to feel, the joy of sharing with like-minded souls, a love of nature - these are all very cool attributes. Enjoy your summer dear Prue. Very hot up this way finally. Hugs and best wishes.
Endeavor!!! We just love it to pieces. I can watch it over and over and often will listen/watch it on a quiet night when I'm not tired and start to draw. Beach Boys, yes! Quintessential American summer music when I was a teen. So happy your terrier is back to being on the beach with you. "Curating" translates to "gathering" for me. Great post.
So glad to hear terrier is back to hid usual form, and I'm sure that you have been forgiven,
I suppose I do a bit of spring cleaning and curating as I sort out things and recyle stuff...although probably not as much as I should.
Sounds like you have been having a wondrful time with those you love, I think as I've got older I'm more picky about what I want to so and spend my time..
You won't find me spending days walking around the shops for clothes etc I'd much rather spend my time doing thinks I love and enjoy then aimlessley trundling around tring to find something to wear.
Time is much better spent with those we love and doing things we love.
Wishing you many more days full of love and happiness
Curating or divesting as my Dad called it is a twice yearly event and something that I actually love to do. I am, however partnered with someone who holds on to every art project, card, treasure found by his children/ grandchildren.
I find, now that I am in my 70th decade I have a uniform of sorts and happily wear a few select items that are comfortable and utilitarian! A friend and I joke that twice a year we switch our winter black wool leggings for our summer black capris!
I have such fond memories of exploring tidal pools in New England and then introducing them to my children and now the grands! Like tiny waterworlds!
Each of your postings are like a parcel of small wrapped gifts! Many thanks!
There must be some universal pulsing energy as the seasons turn. Two of my local friends today shared their purging efforts, and another, last week, asked me to drive to a meeting explaining that her car was filled with items intended for donation. I'm feeling too pressed for time, just now, but long to be among those who are clearing out the clutter (literally and figuratively).
Thank you for sharing your process, Prue, and especially for the link to the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, which I'm listening to as I type. Such heartening music!
Another beautiful and deeply soothing post, Prue. I love that you wear your mum's swimsuit and you feel protected by it.
Hurrah for the Terrier! He's looking very chipper, which is fabulous. Paddling again at last!
Curating is such a fantastic concept, and how you've described it here is absolutely wonderful - you're an inspiration! My wardrobe is STILL awaiting my curating attention. I HATE clothes and clothes shopping, and only ever wear the same few things - so why is my wardrobe full of 15-year-old clothes that I don't wear, nor ever will? I don't want to replace them - I circulate through a small number of very comfy but ancient clothes - but oh boy, I need a clear-out!
I loved the sweet story of your Mum! And I’m delighted your pup has healed enough to go back to the beach!
Your “curating” really spoke to me—I too am doing more of it with not just “stuff,” but how I spend my time. I also got such a kick to learn so many of your readers are on board with the same kind of curation…plus hate shopping for clothes (me too!)!
And thank you oodles and oodles for another lovely Japanese concept. “Oubaitori” is yet another way to be peaceful with what is.
My husband is quite a “Japanophile” (sp?). So we are both enjoying your lovely Japanese concepts 😊. He and I are especially fond of “itadakimasu” at mealtime, paying respects and being grateful to all the people who grew the food and brought it to our table.
Yay! The terrier is back. If dogs and babies can steal the scene in a movie, then they probably steal the Substack-show too. Hehe. So glad he's healing up.
Curating. What a great word and preferable to "spring cleaning." Maybe it's an American idiom?Curating is a necessary tedium.
Your novel sounds fascinating. Not a bad characterization for an AI.
Thx for the restack!
"I marvel that within minutes of exploring, one child had not just found a shell with a beautiful hermit crab inside, but also caught a baby catfish about the size of a tadpole!" Our family live near the Maine coast. One of my favorite things about taking the kids to the shore has always been how much they discover - and over time, as they've grown, they've shown and taught me more than I think I would have ever discovered on my own! :)
Beautiful. So much here that resonates. So glad the Terrier is well again!!! SO glad. I can see that those AI images might be inspirational. Quite fun in their own way, despite my aversion to so many of these images. And yes I definitely curate my online presence. I prefer my authors and sharers to be calm souls who have learned that ranting and raving doesn’t solve many problems, though the occasional rant or rave is definitely necessary! A sense of humour, an ability to think a little, an ability to feel, the joy of sharing with like-minded souls, a love of nature - these are all very cool attributes. Enjoy your summer dear Prue. Very hot up this way finally. Hugs and best wishes.
Endeavor!!! We just love it to pieces. I can watch it over and over and often will listen/watch it on a quiet night when I'm not tired and start to draw. Beach Boys, yes! Quintessential American summer music when I was a teen. So happy your terrier is back to being on the beach with you. "Curating" translates to "gathering" for me. Great post.
So glad to hear terrier is back to hid usual form, and I'm sure that you have been forgiven,
I suppose I do a bit of spring cleaning and curating as I sort out things and recyle stuff...although probably not as much as I should.
Sounds like you have been having a wondrful time with those you love, I think as I've got older I'm more picky about what I want to so and spend my time..
You won't find me spending days walking around the shops for clothes etc I'd much rather spend my time doing thinks I love and enjoy then aimlessley trundling around tring to find something to wear.
Time is much better spent with those we love and doing things we love.
Wishing you many more days full of love and happiness
Curating or divesting as my Dad called it is a twice yearly event and something that I actually love to do. I am, however partnered with someone who holds on to every art project, card, treasure found by his children/ grandchildren.
I find, now that I am in my 70th decade I have a uniform of sorts and happily wear a few select items that are comfortable and utilitarian! A friend and I joke that twice a year we switch our winter black wool leggings for our summer black capris!
I have such fond memories of exploring tidal pools in New England and then introducing them to my children and now the grands! Like tiny waterworlds!
Each of your postings are like a parcel of small wrapped gifts! Many thanks!
There must be some universal pulsing energy as the seasons turn. Two of my local friends today shared their purging efforts, and another, last week, asked me to drive to a meeting explaining that her car was filled with items intended for donation. I'm feeling too pressed for time, just now, but long to be among those who are clearing out the clutter (literally and figuratively).
Thank you for sharing your process, Prue, and especially for the link to the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, which I'm listening to as I type. Such heartening music!
Another beautiful and deeply soothing post, Prue. I love that you wear your mum's swimsuit and you feel protected by it.
Hurrah for the Terrier! He's looking very chipper, which is fabulous. Paddling again at last!
Curating is such a fantastic concept, and how you've described it here is absolutely wonderful - you're an inspiration! My wardrobe is STILL awaiting my curating attention. I HATE clothes and clothes shopping, and only ever wear the same few things - so why is my wardrobe full of 15-year-old clothes that I don't wear, nor ever will? I don't want to replace them - I circulate through a small number of very comfy but ancient clothes - but oh boy, I need a clear-out!
I loved the sweet story of your Mum! And I’m delighted your pup has healed enough to go back to the beach!
Your “curating” really spoke to me—I too am doing more of it with not just “stuff,” but how I spend my time. I also got such a kick to learn so many of your readers are on board with the same kind of curation…plus hate shopping for clothes (me too!)!
And thank you oodles and oodles for another lovely Japanese concept. “Oubaitori” is yet another way to be peaceful with what is.
My husband is quite a “Japanophile” (sp?). So we are both enjoying your lovely Japanese concepts 😊. He and I are especially fond of “itadakimasu” at mealtime, paying respects and being grateful to all the people who grew the food and brought it to our table.