tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post9038275291545098680..comments2024-03-15T09:29:02.240-04:00Comments on Recollections of a Vagabonde: Recollections and some newsVagabondehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-68117459141218197562012-06-10T03:46:43.623-04:002012-06-10T03:46:43.623-04:00Another lovely post from you - one that calls for ...Another lovely post from you - one that calls for re-reading.<br />I have strong feelings/opinions about equality and I'm glad to live in a country in which 'family' is an inclusive word not least because my one sister-in-law is married to my sister.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-28416298743265406252012-06-04T06:18:23.728-04:002012-06-04T06:18:23.728-04:00You know how much I love following you wherever yo...You know how much I love following you wherever you take us, dear Vagabonde. I especially love that you eneded this post on marriage equality. Sometimes I lose all hope but then something happens and I believe it may yet happen in my lifetime, sooner than later, that I can move back to America with my wife. I really hope it is soon. We're getting too old for this sh**!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-63051182553684761292012-06-04T01:04:44.258-04:002012-06-04T01:04:44.258-04:00I enjoyed your recollections. It does seem that e...I enjoyed your recollections. It does seem that every time we turn on the news another famous artist is gone. I wonder if the younger artists that are popular now will have such enduring popularity as these older artists do. I love the hydrangea bush, really a different looking variety. I have always loved hydrangeas, but they are one of the plants that won't grow here.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801967071649685995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-8310585441580152002012-06-03T07:34:19.860-04:002012-06-03T07:34:19.860-04:00Each of your posts is a mini-documentary, of cultu...Each of your posts is a mini-documentary, of culture, art, history, social issues, cross-cultural interest, and all through your insightful perceptions. This is no exception, and I appreciate the connections here.<br /><br />At your job you remind me of Judi Dench's character in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." Once you see it, you'll see what I mean.<br /><br />I don't know how I missed the news of Maurice Sendak's death. I admit I have not paid too much attention to the news this past month, but this is a shock. I have long admired his work and was just getting to know more things about him. Too bad that happens so close to the end of a person's life too often.<br /><br />I especially appreciate your openness about gay marriage and equal rights. May all people get more enlightened, that there is no danger, and marriage will only be enhanced as more committed couples are allowed to marry.<br /><br />Thank you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-1129607204146662542012-06-02T23:52:05.995-04:002012-06-02T23:52:05.995-04:00And I had to come back to say that the lovely imag...And I had to come back to say that the lovely image of you and your mother waltzing together keeps coming back to me. What a charming memory.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-34547373732549777082012-06-02T16:45:58.348-04:002012-06-02T16:45:58.348-04:00So many fascinating topics to think about. I espe...So many fascinating topics to think about. I especially like the flowers.<br /><br />I share your appreciation for jazz, blues, and, actually, select tunes and artists/orchestras in most every genre including classical.<br /><br />Your delightful story about dancing with your mother prompted music memories with my own mother. She told me of going off to dance during horse and buggy days unknown to her father who opposed such behavior -- otherwise, a very genial forward-thinking man who supported women's rights. <br /><br />"Equal rights" seems like such a simple straight forward concept everyone should understand. <br /><br />Significant people, and those much less known, or known only to a few, seem to depart our lives increasingly I notice as I age. I know that is the way of life, but that does not lessen the sense of loss I feel. Fortunately, some as you note, leave us with their artful creations to enjoy into eternity. <br /><br />Years ago when one of the first nearby small independent bookstores had to close, I purchased a couple marked down Sendak books thinking someday I might have small ones again that I could gift. Last year my red-headed grandson joined the family so I look forward to his reactions to these books that will be his.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-19142382905495877092012-06-02T16:33:07.674-04:002012-06-02T16:33:07.674-04:00I'm with you all the way!I'm with you all the way!Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06262593914933528403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-42960706224700959052012-06-02T09:19:07.748-04:002012-06-02T09:19:07.748-04:00This is a great post, and enjoyed the music. Reme...This is a great post, and enjoyed the music. Remember these artists well. Thanks for sharing this nostalgia!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-22998999555509988922012-06-02T04:02:39.553-04:002012-06-02T04:02:39.553-04:00COUCOU j'espère que tu vas bien
oui des artis...COUCOU j'espère que tu vas bien <br />oui des artistes qui partent et de nouveaux qui arrivent<br />la vie est donc ainsi Passe une belle journée et merci pour tes écrits bisou✿France✿ https://www.blogger.com/profile/16622952880244716996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-88469360080910020722012-06-02T01:59:28.190-04:002012-06-02T01:59:28.190-04:00Tes nouvelles sont toujours très intéressantes à s...Tes nouvelles sont toujours très intéressantes à suivre, Vagabonde.<br />Merci et bon week-end!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-45440328324210285452012-06-01T22:11:39.514-04:002012-06-01T22:11:39.514-04:00What a sweet story about dancing with your mom. En...What a sweet story about dancing with your mom. Enjoyed your post. :)Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-84358134204669169812012-06-01T21:04:32.370-04:002012-06-01T21:04:32.370-04:00I've listened to Doc Watson many times, althou...I've listened to Doc Watson many times, although I never had the chance to see him in concert. I also don't understand why same-sex marriages threaten me in any way - the sanctity of my marriage is between me, my wife, and God.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-9888818035168594322012-06-01T20:33:32.019-04:002012-06-01T20:33:32.019-04:00Some great entertainers and artists passed in May....Some great entertainers and artists passed in May. Your post is a fine tribute. Those peony flowers remind me of gardenias. You certainly covered some ground this spring. Enjoy your home base.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-31723684368917093102012-06-01T17:58:38.988-04:002012-06-01T17:58:38.988-04:00Oh, Vagabonde, I do agree with you on each and eve...Oh, Vagabonde, I do agree with you on each and every bit of this post. I was particularly bereft with the losses of Doc Watson (who lives not far from Rick's dad in NC, although they didn't know one another) and Maurice Sendak, who was always a favorite of mine. But everything you said resonates. Lovely!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-50220455149507706322012-06-01T14:42:54.845-04:002012-06-01T14:42:54.845-04:00Your posts are always so interesting, I enjoyed yo...Your posts are always so interesting, I enjoyed your journey through your musical memories and the flowers in your garden.<br />I agree with what you wrote on my blog. I would hate my blog to get so big that there wasn't enough time to correspond with others. That is one of the best bits of blogging!<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-55578648178736522752012-06-01T06:47:41.449-04:002012-06-01T06:47:41.449-04:00The one good thing when we lose these talented art...The one good thing when we lose these talented artists we still have the legacy of their work.<br />I enjoyed the music - thank you.<br />It is a long wearisone task to get everyone to believe that all men are equal - but much progress has been made in my lifetime.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-9782315844939414032012-05-31T22:43:55.302-04:002012-05-31T22:43:55.302-04:00What a varied and beautiful post!!!!
Gotta love D...What a varied and beautiful post!!!!<br /><br />Gotta love Doc Watson!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-814988674611311912012-05-31T22:43:52.264-04:002012-05-31T22:43:52.264-04:00What a varied and beautiful post!!!!
Gotta love D...What a varied and beautiful post!!!!<br /><br />Gotta love Doc Watson!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-47941683121944982612012-05-31T22:31:13.226-04:002012-05-31T22:31:13.226-04:00After he died I researched information on Sendak a...After he died I researched information on Sendak and saw those Colbert episodes. They were brilliant and showed who he was. I too feel a sadness when people who are part of our lives and helped to create the world we live in pass away. Our lives were enriched by them, therefore we are mourning for that which is gone. You said it all for me about equal rights. It's where we are all headed. Thanks for this great post, VB. I enjoyed both videos, too. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-7942683623374777102012-05-31T21:37:29.702-04:002012-05-31T21:37:29.702-04:00Sendak and Doc Watson were both well-loved in our ...Sendak and Doc Watson were both well-loved in our household. I was lucky enough to see Doc several times at Merlefest -- such a pleasant, easy-going stage presence he had.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-40297305650604227012012-05-31T21:35:34.050-04:002012-05-31T21:35:34.050-04:00Great post, great memories. Mr Sendak as well as M...Great post, great memories. Mr Sendak as well as Mr Watson and Mrs Summers are part of our life too... it is so very sad to see them disappear.<br />1967 is not far away but there is still so much to achieve concerning these rights, sometimes it feels as if a few of these past ideas were coming back...Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-35873830234127952182012-05-31T21:06:30.132-04:002012-05-31T21:06:30.132-04:00Oh, and I forgot to say...I so agree with you abou...Oh, and I forgot to say...I so agree with you about "All Men Are Created Equal"....It is shameful that so many Americans don't actually feel that way, nor do they live that way...I reviewed a book on my blog that was written by two men who have been a loving commited couple for over 50 years....! It is a wonderful book---and very touching!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-73564504952201555632012-05-31T21:03:36.159-04:002012-05-31T21:03:36.159-04:00Two such great "Musical Artists" gone no...Two such great "Musical Artists" gone now. It seems as if every day, we are loosing "ARTISTS" from all walks of life...<br />I LOVE that Rose from your Garden---Mr. Lincoln...BEAUTIFUL! <br />And that's a wonderful picture of you--you look beautiful and you are surrounded by a very handsome group of gentlemen...! Those sound like 'heady' days, my dear.<br /><br />A few days ago--on the weekend maybe, PBS showed a WONDERFUL Documentary on "THE WEAVERS", made maybe 30 years ago when they re-united for a concert at Carnegie Hall--PLUS, there is new footage with those still alive, talking about the concert and preparing for it..It Was FANTASTIC!! I donated a contribution so I could get the DVD---now, I am sorry I didn't get two--One for you and your husband, as well...Doc Watson wasn't part of that group, but he was certainly of that period.<br />I LOVED both of those clips!!!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-75446551257205801432012-05-31T19:52:23.729-04:002012-05-31T19:52:23.729-04:00I enjoyed listening to Deep River Blues, and of co...I enjoyed listening to Deep River Blues, and of course I remember Donna Summer.<br />I also agree with you about human rights. The current prime minister of Canada (a follower of George W. Bush) is trying hard to encourage bigotry and racism in our country, and it frightens me. I have many friends who look, live or believe differently from me, but I do not think they should be attacked for their beliefs or for their way of life.<br />I love the photo of you with your Algerian "little brothers"!<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-57485201996031098002012-05-31T19:10:59.540-04:002012-05-31T19:10:59.540-04:00Oh Vagabonde, I so agree with what you've writ...Oh Vagabonde, I so agree with what you've written here. And how I wish that we'd been able to include Doc Watson and Maurice Sendak in our breakfast conversation.<br /><br />It's so grand to know that the future will allow us many more conversations.<br /><br />(Although tonight it seems that something is very curious about my access to my email. I guess one cannot have every wish come true.)<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.com