Monday, October 03, 2011

I'm not that disheartened

Not so much that I would ignore the blog. Sorry if I gave the impression that I was retreating from all Internet endeavors. No, just not posting to lists full of nincompoops with a bone to pick. Let them argue over what they think is appropriate to discuss, then discuss it and then decide whose opinion was appropriate and whose wasn't and whether it is worse to post something crabby to the list or worse to object to someone else's crabby post and then dissect the meaning of the word "crabby" and so on and so on. You have probably all heard or read the old joke about how many listserv members it takes to screw in a light bulb. (See it here in case you missed it) It's funny because it hits so close to home. But YOU people here in the blogland section of the Internet— you are lovely people and just keep saying things that are just way too nice. So thanks, and please don't turn on me. I really couldn't deal with it.

Now for some good news. My quilt "Baños" was accepted for Art Quilts Year XVI: Something to Say at the Visions Art Gallery in Chandler, AZ. This is the first time I have submitted something for this show and I am really happy. It is a real art gallery show and I have heard such good things about it.


Baños is a town in Ecuador that is famous for its hot springs. If you have studied Spanish, you will recognize Baños as meaning "baths." It is a beautiful, touristy little town at the base of Tungurahua, an active volcano and it seems to get evacuated every few years when the volcano acts up. We spent several days there several years ago and I took a photo of an old house with a most amazing vine growing on it. The photo was the inspiration for the piece.

My day is always brightened by the presence of my grandchildren. Four-year-old Sofia is developing a pretty sharp sense of humor. We spent part of the day today reading "Knock, knock" jokes online. Our favorite, by far:

"knock, knock!"
"Who's there?"
"Tom Sawyer."
"Tom Sawyer who?"
"Tom Sawyer underwear!"

Feel free to use that joke. Trust me, it goes over really well with 4-year-olds even though they have no idea who Tom Sawyer was.

22 comments:

  1. Congratulations - it's a gorgeous piece, well deserved!

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  2. The roof tiles look so real- how did you get it so- or is it a secret?

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  3. Sharon L5:42 AM

    Regarding listservs, couldn't have said it better! On your acceptance, congratulations! On being turned on - Never!

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  4. I love it! I've always enjoyed Knock Knock jokes. Thanks Terri!

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  5. Oh, thank goodness. Stop reading the QuiltArt list and talk to us here on your blog. We are the good guys.

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  6. Congratulations on your quilt being accepted to the show. It is a work of art! Always love reading what you have to say! You have a voice!

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  7. Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you. Love the knock knock joke.

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  8. I'm glad you will still be blogging. I'd miss yours terribly if you left. The knock,knock joke will be going to my grandkids. They'll love it too.
    =!=

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  9. Congratulations - this quilt is so wonderful. I especially love the shadows on the wall.

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  10. Glad your backing off doesn't include the blog. I love following along. The "how many list serve" members joke is funny because it's true.

    And I love the knock-knock joke

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  11. I have bailed from larger groups (online and local) for years...too easy for people to get on power trips,be just plain bossy and miss the key points of interpersonal relationships....LISTENING....much prefer to put my time into getting to know others (especially local artists), develop friendships that lead to said friend bringing me lunch (thx again btw) when I need the help. Then when I need an honest critique of my work I can trust the person delivering it really cares about me and helping create my best work, not just talking.

    Ready to report for fabric fondling duty...if the shelving is ready to go. LMK.

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  12. Excellent news about the Chandler gallery! I remember reading your blog about this quilt and the work that went into it. A beauty for sure! Glad your hanging on around here, your posts have been such inspiration for so many! My granddaughter just loves the little bird I made from your pattern. Thank you!

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  13. Congratulations, Terry, it's a wonderful piece!

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  14. There's so much internet out there that I think it's important to pick and choose what parts you want to participate in. I too get tired and sad when I get overwhelmed by it all. Good for you for knowing when to step back.

    Also, good for you for submitting to and getting accepted to the Visions show! I had not made the Baños connection to hot springs -- though I should have. I am now smcking my forehead as I make a mental list of all the "Baths I've visited or head of: Bath, England; Baden Baden, Germany; Wiesbaden, Germany; Bad Kitzingen, Germany; many other Bads and Baden in Germany; Karlsbad, AKA Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic; Carlsbad, California; and on and on.....

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  15. Once I had a boss who said that it takes 40 "atta boys" to make up for one "aw shucks" - what he meant was that sometimes people seem to focus only on the one negative thing and overlook all the positive outcomes.

    Glad you noticed all the positives and decided to keep posting.

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  16. Congratulations on getting into the show!

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  17. Welcome back :) I look forward to your always interesting and entertaining posts.

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  18. Anonymous2:35 PM

    Thank goodness you aren't leaving Bloggerville! I have just discovered your blog (and quilting) and I would have missed you terribly! Hang in there and remember...2% of people won't like us no matter what we say or do.

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  19. Denise from Canada2:36 PM

    Oops...I didn't mean to be annonymous...I just don't know how to use blogs yet!

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  20. Congratulations on the show. I will be in the Phoenix area from early November til Thanksgiving, can you tell me when the show is? I would love to see your quilt. Thanks.

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  21. congratulations on the gallery show. i love your quilt such detail.

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  22. Maria in Tucson11:16 AM

    I just found you and I am very glad! I have been wandering your blog for longer than I should have been at lunch....
    I will find out more about the show and drive up to Chandler to see your quilt. I am in awe!!!! And I am glad that I have not found you just in time to lose you, I am glad that you are still going to be here.

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