tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post8500208069259152441..comments2023-06-15T09:15:39.749-04:00Comments on Gems By Jeanne Marie: Inspired By Reading ~ January EditionJeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-54087086480921663482014-01-10T07:42:44.761-05:002014-01-10T07:42:44.761-05:00Andrew, thank you so much for your thoughtful resp...Andrew, thank you so much for your thoughtful response. Your bar chat is a great way to approach the book. I also think it was interesting that I did find more meaning when I looked deeper at parts. Maybe I will pick it up again someday. <br /><br />I'm enjoying getting to know you too ~ so disappointed you won't be coming to Tucson. That would've been so fun ~ but I do understand.Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-58325314252937785072014-01-10T07:35:22.882-05:002014-01-10T07:35:22.882-05:00Thank you Mary! I too am amazed by the inspiration...Thank you Mary! I too am amazed by the inspiration from the book and the group. I enjoy telling people about this group and sharing the stories behind the pieces. Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-12717570407158205912014-01-09T07:12:55.592-05:002014-01-09T07:12:55.592-05:00Thank you Sarajo! I used to be afraid of knotting,...Thank you Sarajo! I used to be afraid of knotting, but have really come to enjoy it this year!Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-39779101596758161832014-01-09T07:11:54.177-05:002014-01-09T07:11:54.177-05:00Thank you Mary! Perhaps the teacher in me will go ...Thank you Mary! Perhaps the teacher in me will go back to the book at some point. as I mentioned, on second and third glances I began to see deeper into Hesse's words!Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-42904856017014105172014-01-09T04:34:22.352-05:002014-01-09T04:34:22.352-05:00P.S. The note about your local bead store closing...P.S. The note about your local bead store closing really hit close to home. A lot of my friends who have had bead stores (some for many years) have hung up their hats and given in. Bead stores… well, any local retailers, really… play such a dramatic role in our communities. They make our towns places to go, add local color and act as meeting places for people. Having a brick-and-mortar store is certainly a challenge, particularly a non-essential "luxury" store like a bead shop, but I think that at the core, we're doing good works and inspiring people to create and get in touch with their artistic side. And… in a way… making life a little more worth living. (Okay, I'll hop off the soap box.)Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-86548151028242970742014-01-09T04:28:24.187-05:002014-01-09T04:28:24.187-05:00I had a hard time getting into the narrator's ...I had a hard time getting into the narrator's voice at first. I then pictured us at a dark bar and that some dude was telling me his (kind of sad) tale and it somehow made it a little easier to get into. <br /><br />The piece that you created is really cool and I'm glad that the challenges have inspired you to try new techniques! The gold of the cord accents the blue beads nicely and has a very archetypal color palette that I associate with Ancient Egypt. The beads also give the cord a really nice texture, almost like a rosary or a mala necklace! Nicely done! <br /><br />And thanks so much for participating! I am so glad that we have been able to bond over books and beading!Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-56030383765553075062014-01-08T23:30:19.138-05:002014-01-08T23:30:19.138-05:00While I can't speak to how well your necklace ...While I can't speak to how well your necklace goes with the book since I didn't get around to it, I love your necklace! Good for you trying something new. I love how challenges and blog hops often get you to stretch out of your comfort zone. Working with fibers and knotting still seems intimidating to me, but you make it look effortless. I really like the color combination too. Sarajo Wentlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-13640249550812350442014-01-08T17:54:03.913-05:002014-01-08T17:54:03.913-05:00I also founo d the book to be slow reading, but I ...I also founo d the book to be slow reading, but I think there are gems in the story and I think you found one with your passage that you quoted. The gold thread and blue look so good together. Mary K. McGrawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431968977333227092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477751269693976729.post-87891175804406146892014-01-08T17:07:46.196-05:002014-01-08T17:07:46.196-05:00Jeanne I think the passage you chose and the image...Jeanne I think the passage you chose and the image of the regal robe are very exciting and I see they inspired you to make a wonderful necklace. One I think HH would have approved of for its simplicity, honesty and its on the mark quality. Isn't is wonderful how these books and the making always seem to enrich our lives? I am always amazed at where these books lead me. Mary Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107181280006153915noreply@blogger.com