tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post7191871310178444083..comments2024-03-28T17:44:17.403-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: A VignetteThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-78194752832639048512009-09-25T07:47:29.437-07:002009-09-25T07:47:29.437-07:00Through your writing, I can sense your attachment ...Through your writing, I can sense your attachment to these lovely items. I'm also a hoarder and love the special memories these items stir up.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186138266137470331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-73141580927536660012009-09-25T05:32:44.532-07:002009-09-25T05:32:44.532-07:00I'm on a serious catch up Weaver! This vignet...I'm on a serious catch up Weaver! This vignette is wonderful and your writing and explanations of the items so sincere and full of love and emotion. Most of my treasures are now packed away so it would be hard for me to do one now. But I am just as much a softy for sentimental things I own.<br /><br />I didn't know you were an MD. I have worked with many as a singer. A good one is worth their weight in gold.BThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800917080090010655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-56808311958461187192009-09-24T08:08:21.784-07:002009-09-24T08:08:21.784-07:00Janice - I have had the mouse since 1952 - it was ...Janice - I have had the mouse since 1952 - it was bought for me by my late husband mainly as a joke because his nickname for me at the time (I think there was a cartoon character by this name) was mighty mouse! He has accompanied me on all my house moves - his tail has been broken but he is a symbol for me of carrying on whatever the difficulties.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-12065911793715733962009-09-24T07:29:18.431-07:002009-09-24T07:29:18.431-07:00Delightful and evocative post...now do tell about ...Delightful and evocative post...now do tell about the mouse please :)Janice Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506920585319893814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-14615020233421825492009-09-24T03:43:44.988-07:002009-09-24T03:43:44.988-07:00Thanks everyone for the comments - I hope one day ...Thanks everyone for the comments - I hope one day soon to read some of your vignette accounts. Thanks also to Kate of Chronicles of a Country Girl for the idea.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-1306620759936373342009-09-24T03:42:36.631-07:002009-09-24T03:42:36.631-07:00I think Jenn's idea of a treasure box is a goo...I think Jenn's idea of a treasure box is a good one. Our most precious little things could go into it together with an explanation as to why they are precious.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-46205951596894929592009-09-24T03:41:30.235-07:002009-09-24T03:41:30.235-07:00Bonnie asks about me being musical director. I h...Bonnie asks about me being musical director. I have found over the years in teaching that if one is musical and can play the piano one gets roped in for all activities. I was musical director of a staff amateur dramatic group. I relaly enjoyed it but it was hard work and I was quite relieved in some ways when we stopped doing it.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-16363206106496738622009-09-24T03:40:03.301-07:002009-09-24T03:40:03.301-07:00?Derrick mentions word verification - isn't it...?Derrick mentions word verification - isn't it funny how often the word is apt?The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-16596915372671147592009-09-24T03:39:10.479-07:002009-09-24T03:39:10.479-07:00Maybe it would be a good idea to write the provena...Maybe it would be a good idea to write the provenance of each one on a label to stick on the back - or maybe it doesn't matter who they belong to and where they came from - if they are pretty in themselves then someone will hopefully treasure them in the future.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-32413342374818793092009-09-24T03:37:11.389-07:002009-09-24T03:37:11.389-07:00Woman in a window echoes my thoughts on these vign...Woman in a window echoes my thoughts on these vignettes. I often go round sale rooms to look at the things on offer. There are always photographs and little objects which I feel must have had sentimental value and the reason for this has usually died with the person who owned them. All a bit sad really.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-47270219602462026212009-09-23T23:43:38.067-07:002009-09-23T23:43:38.067-07:00what a lovely vignette, I love the mouse particula...what a lovely vignette, I love the mouse particularlyCrafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-30487364446707613432009-09-23T21:42:52.141-07:002009-09-23T21:42:52.141-07:00A great idea, delightfully fulfilled! I must try ...A great idea, delightfully fulfilled! I must try this. Just charming, Weaver<br /><br /><br /><br />Aloha!<br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-21094882034165096302009-09-23T19:54:39.951-07:002009-09-23T19:54:39.951-07:00I think it was William Morris who said things shou...I think it was William Morris who said things should either be useful or beautiful - and your collection of treasures fits his template just right.<br /><br />You asked about the weather here... It will get into the 40s at night this winter, but winter days will mostly be in the low 50s. We are in desperate need of rain and are currently under a mandatory water rationing. I'm thinking positively and tucking dozens of bulbs into the garden!Golden Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04590087189810939432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45466288128816024302009-09-23T15:02:42.410-07:002009-09-23T15:02:42.410-07:00Beautiful post Weaver, and one I feel much incline...Beautiful post Weaver, and one I feel much inclined to copy! <br />The photograph of your parents and sister is stunning. <br />Thank you for sharing such very precious objects, regardless of their monetary value.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-77926703909264774492009-09-23T14:06:07.964-07:002009-09-23T14:06:07.964-07:00Some things are handed down from one generation to...Some things are handed down from one generation to the next and are precious to each person because of their connection to loved ones but I suppose we collect too many things for them all to mean something once we've gone. Lovely vignette, Weaver.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-14645352493491012002009-09-23T11:55:21.158-07:002009-09-23T11:55:21.158-07:00I love your little tabletop display of treasures a...I love your little tabletop display of treasures and am sure that, even if they are one day dispersed, whoever has them will value them because they once gave you such pleasure.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-53605024913522264222009-09-23T08:48:14.705-07:002009-09-23T08:48:14.705-07:00I truly enjoyed reading your 'Vignette' po...I truly enjoyed reading your 'Vignette' post today. Memories are things that we have that no one can take away from us. What a fun read that was. Gigi Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092019687497845746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-23042319892030476532009-09-23T08:43:12.299-07:002009-09-23T08:43:12.299-07:00Great idea for a blog. I did this at my parent'...Great idea for a blog. I did this at my parent's funerals, and we used to have our students do treasure boxes to bring to school the first month to explain who they are!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-81531959887672088182009-09-23T07:13:48.656-07:002009-09-23T07:13:48.656-07:00I'd never thought of my tiny collections group...I'd never thought of my tiny collections grouped here and there as vignettes. I like that. And, yes, when we are gone, they won't hold the same memories for anyone else. Sad, indeed.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-64850689870604399852009-09-23T07:09:18.645-07:002009-09-23T07:09:18.645-07:00A lovely 'still life'. Your vignette tells...A lovely 'still life'. Your vignette tells me a little more about you, Weaver. You value the thought behind the gift, you treasure friendships, you are loyal. Delightful pieces. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-84167939650518663982009-09-23T06:17:17.571-07:002009-09-23T06:17:17.571-07:00Delightful!
You were a musical director!!! Tel...Delightful! <br /><br />You were a musical director!!! Tell me more.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-86119140295271425032009-09-23T05:55:15.481-07:002009-09-23T05:55:15.481-07:00Hello Weaver,
I was wondering about that mouse! I...Hello Weaver,<br /><br />I was wondering about that mouse! It is comforting to have little tableaux around the house of treasured objects no matter how old. It is their association with people and places that is important.<br /><br />The WV is 'ratter' - your little friend better watch out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88225032380168132132009-09-23T04:14:07.853-07:002009-09-23T04:14:07.853-07:00it's funny weaver but i was wandering 'rou...it's funny weaver but i was wandering 'round this house the other day and noticing the little gatherings of items purposely placed together and wondering about them. what do they say? what do they mean? why there? why those items? many of them have stories - but forgotten stories. have a lovely day in the dales. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-81708464655010805252009-09-23T04:10:40.269-07:002009-09-23T04:10:40.269-07:00I feel the same way about my little treasures that...I feel the same way about my little treasures that hold memories and significance. Lovely post.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-86353696064002721192009-09-23T03:58:51.509-07:002009-09-23T03:58:51.509-07:00Pretty, Weaver. I enjoy these vignettes. They do...Pretty, Weaver. I enjoy these vignettes. They do reveal a bit of us, I think. But I feel the sadness too, how thin the link is between all and how we are it, a thread that holds it together for only a short time.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.com