tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post2587331450712220385..comments2023-09-29T16:12:28.005-04:00Comments on Well Aged with Some Marbling: the art of aging gracelessly: Why I’m writing this Stupid Blogmarciamayohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-40327467449834343162010-08-27T21:07:43.133-04:002010-08-27T21:07:43.133-04:00I have seen your art, and while you are a better w...I have seen your art, and while you are a better writer, you are and will be an artist. Paper bags on the walls are a clue. Damn I just saw a guy comment!! I am not the only one; nutsygbsmgchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317199998199396388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-13881324349291869632010-08-21T10:16:46.580-04:002010-08-21T10:16:46.580-04:00Keep writing. This is refreshing, good stuff.
Mike...Keep writing. This is refreshing, good stuff.<br />Mikemike kirkeberghttp://thisoldbrain.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-24341540496742627012010-08-20T19:59:56.889-04:002010-08-20T19:59:56.889-04:00Whenever I happen upon an intellectual article or ...Whenever I happen upon an intellectual article or someone attempts to draw me into a discussion on "What Is Art?" I run, I blow the trumpet and charge or just close my eyes and become invisible. Maybe art is an expression that touches another being, makes one think, wonder, question. I'm a visual person. I think in pictures flitting around between all those neurons. I see the things you write and they are full of color and texture and reflect who you are. I laugh, I have tears, I feel gratitude in sharing a connection with you. As one who is and always has been a person who cannot draw the shortest straight line with a ruler, I am in awe of anyone who puts brush to paper. It's magic to me. Just like reading your beautifully sculpted words.Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909053723041239159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-63442493066783287132010-08-20T19:42:12.600-04:002010-08-20T19:42:12.600-04:00Hi, Marcia. I tried the 'follow' thing onl...Hi, Marcia. I tried the 'follow' thing only to discover everything is linking to an old old Blogger blog. I'm still on Typepad; this comment should link to the right place... the rest will be fixed soonest... :)<br /><br />And btw, Night Monkey has it right!Katehttp://omnicrone1.typepad.com/katethoughts/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-39991658786665964312010-08-19T00:34:14.694-04:002010-08-19T00:34:14.694-04:00I'm not sure I can define exactly what an arti...I'm not sure I can define exactly what an artist actually IS! I don't really care if you are an artist or a writer by definition but I find you sincere and gifted for storytelling. So I'm interested in what you have to say. What ever medium you choose, it is the Marcia Mayo that shines through that makes it interesting.Cilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05103421993121023032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-80218283224575294172010-08-18T09:36:22.845-04:002010-08-18T09:36:22.845-04:00...and I always just wanted to be a writer....and I always just wanted to be a writer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-9451194102107321072010-08-17T09:06:50.012-04:002010-08-17T09:06:50.012-04:00I've always admired your writing. You are an e...I've always admired your writing. You are an eloquent storyteller and your voice comes through. I agree that writing is an art. You've got it girl!!Homerun Hatch Family Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759619120061635753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-27859841382256830202010-08-16T16:15:25.390-04:002010-08-16T16:15:25.390-04:00Dear friends, thanks for the kind words as usual, ...Dear friends, thanks for the kind words as usual, but then again, you had to offer them as I was virtually (yes, this time actually virtually) begging for them when I wrote about your support. What a close-knit cross oceanic friendship we all have.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-83228492868822664802010-08-16T16:06:11.851-04:002010-08-16T16:06:11.851-04:00Of course, you have to keep on blogging. This writ...Of course, you have to keep on blogging. This writing lark is what you are meant to do, the artistic bit can happen in your dreams, or spare time.<br />You can do both, that's obvious.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-85741967868432901662010-08-16T13:54:33.169-04:002010-08-16T13:54:33.169-04:00You blog therefore you are a writer...... and you ...You blog therefore you are a writer...... and you make wonderful word pictures, so keep encouraging others the way you do and help us all to understand each others' ambitions and dreams. Every BlessingFredahttp://www.freda.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-63448861112939491842010-08-16T10:34:18.580-04:002010-08-16T10:34:18.580-04:00What you wrote about "blogging" is me.
I...What you wrote about "blogging" is me.<br />I call it a journal or online diary. It was for my grandchildren so they would know a little more about their grandma. But so many comments and new friends - it has opened up a new world. I found you on Ronni's site.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-82600202069890757172010-08-16T08:01:29.128-04:002010-08-16T08:01:29.128-04:00Of course you are an artist. Having someone buy yo...Of course you are an artist. Having someone buy your work does not define an artist. If you do, you are.<br />The same way with writing. I am not published but I am still a "writer" because I write even though is it only a blog.<br />Really enjoyed the post and could relate.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-36708790742977274712010-08-16T04:48:24.408-04:002010-08-16T04:48:24.408-04:00Thanks Kate. From now on, when I dab paint to pap...Thanks Kate. From now on, when I dab paint to paper, I will think of you dancing.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-36408575588795195842010-08-15T22:40:14.904-04:002010-08-15T22:40:14.904-04:00Oh, Marcia; I can SO relate. After crying thru the...Oh, Marcia; I can SO relate. After crying thru the finale of SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance), I know I was 'meant' to be a dancer. <br />Do I dance? Only during the commercials! And anytime ANYone asks...and in this tiny backwater, that ain't often!<br /><br />I'm delighted that writing calls you, or we would not be the classy virtual friends we are. <br />As for art - I agree with other commenters: your words are beautiful works of art. Play around in all the other mediums you want, but don't stop this one.<br />Thanks.Katehttp://omnicrone1.typepad.com/katethoughts/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-82655377367106755452010-08-14T22:35:39.789-04:002010-08-14T22:35:39.789-04:00NellJean, who are you and where do you live in sou...NellJean, who are you and where do you live in southwest Georgia? I'm heading to your blogs to find out.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-32632969929552118192010-08-14T22:20:31.536-04:002010-08-14T22:20:31.536-04:00My Mama worked for the Government during the Great...My Mama worked for the Government during the Great Depression of the 1930s. She used to say, "When you write a letter of complaint write it as dumb as you know how." It took me forty years to figure out what she meant. "Write in simple sentences that any fool can understand."Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-13610638446667865862010-08-14T17:07:00.225-04:002010-08-14T17:07:00.225-04:00Artists dabble in all media, Marcia, I consider my...Artists dabble in all media, Marcia, I consider myself an artist and writing is an expression of that. I haven't dabbled in paint in a while but I enjoy the picture taking and poems I write for cards.<br />I love fabric and textures - as all artists do.<br />What I'm trying to say is that we can't be pigeon-holed. We are artists. Period.<br />Artists of words.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-40318818325168164032010-08-14T15:06:14.048-04:002010-08-14T15:06:14.048-04:00I forgot to say that I loved the way you told us a...I forgot to say that I loved the way you told us about your artist self. Great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-39493235475849068122010-08-14T15:05:06.632-04:002010-08-14T15:05:06.632-04:00Actually I just say ditto to what Olga said. I do...Actually I just say ditto to what Olga said. I do think good writers and storytellers are artists and I do think you should keep trying other things. You never can tell what will "take a holt of you".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-54375720438450188412010-08-14T14:35:13.149-04:002010-08-14T14:35:13.149-04:00Good point, Olga.Good point, Olga.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-1591288378313987042010-08-14T14:11:18.859-04:002010-08-14T14:11:18.859-04:00I believe good writers and story tellers do paint ...I believe good writers and story tellers do paint a picture with words. I think you can safely refer to yourself as an artist. But, also, good for you to keep trying other art forms. Even if it doesn't work out as planned, you'll have some new material to write about.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.com