tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post2436033898444773914..comments2024-03-15T09:29:02.240-04:00Comments on Recollections of a Vagabonde: My friend Naomi Caryl - part 2Vagabondehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-71786169878526363732022-04-30T19:50:28.786-04:002022-04-30T19:50:28.786-04:00She made quite an impression on me and fellow loca...She made quite an impression on me and fellow local blogger Deana. From the Michele days to when we got to know each other better, her warmth and personality always came through and I loved reading her posts and comments on my posts. Tell her my grandkids are 12 and 14 now! I miss her and am happy to know she is doing ok. This post brought a big smile to my face. colleen Looseleafhttp://looseleafnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-88028467110840245982021-03-15T12:22:20.727-04:002021-03-15T12:22:20.727-04:00I was so happy to find your blog and read about yo...I was so happy to find your blog and read about your friendship with Naomi. I also followed her blog for years and was wondering how she doing. I loved her ladies lunches and birthday celebrations and the flowers and her yard of cacti and the views. But most of all her stories and kindness in her words. I would comment sometimes on her blogs, but I don't think she would remember me by name. Tell her Sandy in Gulf Breeze, Florida said hello and I miss her writing. Thank you for writing about her too!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845486593241322849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-36250175664210711632021-03-13T15:53:02.081-05:002021-03-13T15:53:02.081-05:00I used to follow Naomi's blog (without comment...I used to follow Naomi's blog (without commenting). Then she stopped writing and for years I've often wondered how she was doing. And now I've found your blog posts about her and I'm so happy to get news! Thanks a lot. It may be strange to worry about someone I don't even know, but I missed her (and reading her) a lot. Love from Belgium!Emilienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-53917068340642530282020-10-28T07:55:11.640-04:002020-10-28T07:55:11.640-04:00I can tell you these posts meant everything to me....I can tell you these posts meant everything to me. I still read them and wish I could print them all to re-read. they are full of a life well lived and I think of her so ofter and how she helped me through so many things. I finally got a small art work produced by here and am on the look for ,any more. I purchase a lovely book signed by her father and have sent a card or two to her home. I had dreamed of flying to the West Coast to meet her and to see her beautiful Cactus Garden. I have a few of my home at home. Again thank you dear dear lady. Jeffrey Franz JEff11305@yahoo.com<br />Eric Franzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618409963754677389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-89837806307065235772020-10-13T11:54:21.062-04:002020-10-13T11:54:21.062-04:00Naomi - or Na Na. so many wonderful memories. Sev...Naomi - or Na Na. so many wonderful memories. Several of us have received emails in the past couple fo days that appear to be from you. But not sure if they are spam or legit. I completely enjoy the works of your art that I have gathered over the years. They are proudly displayed in my house in Maine and my new home in Mexico. The very warmest hugs go out to you. Steve BalfourAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206098923148149297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-48499814009429175632020-10-12T12:55:46.517-04:002020-10-12T12:55:46.517-04:00I have lost touch with Naomi -- but if you speak t...I have lost touch with Naomi -- but if you speak to her -- please pass on love and hugs from Janet Brownell. She was very close with my mother. So close in fact, my mother Ada convinced Naomi to get a Universal Life Church license -- and we were married by Naomi in 1986! She was always one of the most joyful and funny people in my life. Please send kisses when you next talk to her.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013210724490307707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-17550741541336651662020-09-23T22:35:32.901-04:002020-09-23T22:35:32.901-04:00Oh my gosh! I'm afraid I didn't know this ...Oh my gosh! I'm afraid I didn't know this amazing person/blogger. Thank you so much for telling us about her. What a talented woman. I wish she still blogged so I could see some of her posts.<br /><br />I agree with you that we all need to vote in November. Our country is a disaster.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-46197342868814332912020-09-18T22:28:27.990-04:002020-09-18T22:28:27.990-04:00I like to learn something new every day and your b...I like to learn something new every day and your blog post was an interesting adventure with Naomi, your friend. Her art is lovely and I know she must be a wonderful person if you care so much for her. Give her my best wishes for good health and long life. Thanks for sharing your photos and your story with us.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-35113167349162886942020-09-15T12:26:33.210-04:002020-09-15T12:26:33.210-04:00Hi! I'm not sure why, but early this morning ...Hi! I'm not sure why, but early this morning Naomi and her blog came blazing back into my memory. I looked it up, and that's how I found your blog! I'm so glad that you're in touch with her. <br />Naomi's blog waa and still is, a source of inspiration. She has so many interests, such a rich experience in the arts, and her friends were all friendly people we recognized. My favorite posts were of the ones where she had the ladies who lunch over, and to see the beautiful food and flowers she always had set forth. I wonder -does she still lunch with them?<br />I'm sorry she forgot her password --perhaps it was her cat's name? I miss her very much, but thoroughly understand retiring from blogging!<br />Thank you for posting your photos and sending her that bouquet. I'd love the name of the florist since I'm in southern California, too. <br />Best, KananiKananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317494343177263398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-82238372658959765892020-09-12T08:45:37.441-04:002020-09-12T08:45:37.441-04:00Your two posts chronicling Naomi's life are wo...Your two posts chronicling Naomi's life are wonderful accounts of her experiences. What an interesting life she has led. I started reading her blog and corresponding with her many years ago, when blogging first started, and was fascinated with all Naomi's stories of the people she has met and the places she has been. I'm so sorry she is in poor health and no longer uses her computer, but I wrote her a letter a while ago and was thrilled to find a reply in my mailbox yesterday. A beautiful soul. FenellaShammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-72430431665305015652020-09-07T20:31:52.899-04:002020-09-07T20:31:52.899-04:00Am pleased to read Naomi is continuing to thrive d...Am pleased to read Naomi is continuing to thrive despite the challenges her health presents. I always enjoyed reading her blog posts, delighted in the photos of her cactus garden and miss visiting there now. Thanks, Vagabonde, for such a thorough and interesting update about a favorite blogger. I do wish her and you continued optimum good health with much happiness through these troubling times into a more promising future. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-67260099743557584002020-09-04T18:58:37.910-04:002020-09-04T18:58:37.910-04:00Thank you for the fascinating post. Though I didn&...Thank you for the fascinating post. Though I didn't follow Naomi's blog, I enjoyed learning all about her life and accomplishments. Of course I have been to the Hirshhorn Gallery on the Mall in Washington, D.C. so I know of her family. I'm glad to read the following in your post:<br /><br />"She does not recognize her country with its current inept, mean and racist government with so many of Trump's officials being indicted and found guilty. As for me, I hope the Post Office won't be completely sabotaged so we can vote to stop this spiraling downward."<br /><br />I too hope we can stop a President who does nothing but instigate hatred and foment violence.<br /><br />I wish both you and Naomi good health.<br /><br />stay safe... mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-75203459662040891592020-09-02T15:07:59.968-04:002020-09-02T15:07:59.968-04:00Dear Vagabonde, always, your postings take me on a...Dear Vagabonde, always, your postings take me on an adventurous cruise where I learn things I never knew and meet people I've never known. I did not know about Naomi's blog and so never followed her, but your two postings on her life and home, her interests and many careers, and her health have convinced me that she is what I early on learned to admire: A Renaissance Woman. <br /><br />Back in the 1950s, when I was in high school and studying European history, Sister Edith taught our call that term. Then, of course, it was "Renaissance Man," but being an independent critter even then, I wanted to learn about women who embodied a passion for all of life. The closest I came then was Eleanor Roosevelt. Now there's Naomi! Please give her my best and tell her that I'm sending healing white light to surround her and ooze, like honey, into all the pores of her body. She is a wonder! Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-65588830325058773132020-08-27T13:06:01.388-04:002020-08-27T13:06:01.388-04:00A very interesting post. Sorry I am not keeping u...A very interesting post. Sorry I am not keeping up with blogs and comments, just too much to do in the garden and the kitchen at present it is ruling my life!! Stay safe DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-65723128135988355012020-08-27T11:37:37.378-04:002020-08-27T11:37:37.378-04:00Dear Vagabonde,
how interesting is Naomi's lif...Dear Vagabonde,<br />how interesting is Naomi's life! She had many talents, I liked her paintings. You are lucky to have such a wonderful friend. Her long life was full of impressions, meeting famous people, especially Picasso.<br />Naomi, although few people in Russia are familiar with your work, I would like to tell the readers about you on my blog.<br />I wish you less suffering from your illness, so that your well-being will allow you to enjoy life.<br />Hugs, take care dear Vagabonde.<br />Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-29801705581229660782020-08-27T11:22:27.525-04:002020-08-27T11:22:27.525-04:00Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful person...Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful person. I wish you and her the very best in our current existential fight for the soul of our nation. DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-6235996814929592020-08-26T14:40:24.168-04:002020-08-26T14:40:24.168-04:00Such a prolific, versatile lady!
In the pictures, ...Such a prolific, versatile lady!<br />In the pictures, Naomi looks sweet both as a girl and as an adult.<br />Her lung problem tells us what we alredy know - that health is above all, above money, art, careers, connections.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-71115982596812041082020-08-26T11:42:47.933-04:002020-08-26T11:42:47.933-04:00Thank you, VB, so much for this second post in Nao...Thank you, VB, so much for this second post in Naomi's story. As always, you do a magnificent job combining the words and wonderful visuals to tell it beautifully.<br /><br />For Naomi: I am so very glad to hear you are still with us, even if things aren't what they used to be in the good old days. I miss your blog terribly and have many memories of it. I also will forever be grateful to you for showing me that life with bronchiectasis can still be fulfilling -- and it is. I remember your sweet Sweetie and hope that you have found another furry friend for these days in confinement due to Covid. I believe I may have shared in my other comment the paintings a friend has from a relative who was saved during WWII by your father. I don't remember the details, but I am grateful to him as well. I wish you all the best and send many good wishes your way. ~jeanie from Marmelade GypsyJeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-8163932742885652192020-08-26T11:27:48.292-04:002020-08-26T11:27:48.292-04:00What an interesting woman to call your friend. Th...What an interesting woman to call your friend. There's much love in how this story was told. Enjoyed reading it.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506141901518297798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-77004289937534929292020-08-26T08:45:28.315-04:002020-08-26T08:45:28.315-04:00What an interesting life Naomi has had. To have m...What an interesting life Naomi has had. To have met and been friends with many famous people in the arts and experienced so much is certainly a life of much joy. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-5763642530975327202020-08-25T19:14:11.951-04:002020-08-25T19:14:11.951-04:00I cannot tell you how much I miss Naomi's post...I cannot tell you how much I miss Naomi's posts!! Please give her my love and tell her I miss her very much!<br /><br />If I ever get to California again, I will be sure to look her up!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-78414444428271847852020-08-25T16:48:33.355-04:002020-08-25T16:48:33.355-04:00Dearest Vagabonde,
Quite interesting to read this ...Dearest Vagabonde,<br />Quite interesting to read this life story about Naomi Caryl. A daughter from very wealthy parents but also a poor child in many ways. Being once in a while invited to stay with your Dad, at his wealthy surroundings, never can make up for missing your Dad on a daily basis, when he's emotionally out of reach.<br />Love can never be bought, nor compensated. People try to do that with art and whatever fine architecture, to impress others. It is all temporarily... <br />Wonder why she chose California, out of all places she knew?! Living in the most socialist state is not a great thing. Sure she lives in sheltered surroundings, but still.<br />When you mention the Post Office, all I can say is that in the 37 years we live here now as an immigrant (proud American Citizens!) we are being forced to ship with UPS. Sending a Birthday greeting now takes some six weeks, it used to be 3 to 4 days to cross the Ocean. So there is a dire need for bringing the Post Office back to 'normal business'.<br />Our President is a proven business and family man and name me ONE more Leader that accepts such a job, working for FREE?! He donates all his salary. He's not a career politician like so many others, left and right, that only fill their own pockets with the GREED they know.<br />May God bless our Nation and bring it back to its former days of stability!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-73930980434300617972020-08-25T15:33:36.529-04:002020-08-25T15:33:36.529-04:00Vagabonde, This was a very interesting family stor...Vagabonde, This was a very interesting family story. Naomi has been blessed to have been able to see so much, do so much and meet so many interesting people. My best to her and to you... Stay Safe and Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-25024950204676964472020-08-25T14:56:18.555-04:002020-08-25T14:56:18.555-04:00This was such an informative post. I followed Naom...This was such an informative post. I followed Naomi and knew some of the things you mentioned but so many are new to me. What an amazing and accomplished woman. I always admired her, now I am in awe. <br />Always enjoyed the "Ladies who Lunch"---what a great group. Enjoyed the updates on her well known friends and always looked forward to her Oscar insights. <br />I so wish she were healthier and felt like posting but I am so grateful to you for this wonderful update on such a special woman. <br />Tell her I miss her posts and wish her only comfort and ease. <br />Thank you. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-32510711383734765882020-08-25T14:56:12.040-04:002020-08-25T14:56:12.040-04:00Thank you for the interesting, and beautifully wri...Thank you for the interesting, and beautifully written post. It has been a pleasure reading about Naomi's life. The richness of the people, the music, theater, countries is mind boggling! Her art is beautiful. <br /><br />I hope, Naomi, that ways are near for you to create art, let your soul breath and refresh. I believe no matter how old we may be, creativity will never abandoned us. As the arthritis creeps into my hands more and more, I think one of those voice recording computer things, whatever they're called, may be in my future. For your future, Many thanks for living a life, accomplishing so much...that makes me smile.<br />MaywynSalty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.com