tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441151446070431962.post6546886117276071467..comments2024-02-26T09:02:58.940-08:00Comments on Strong at Art: The Art of GratitudeDeborah Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17160848202077502389noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441151446070431962.post-7306257335767623992017-05-04T13:25:10.262-07:002017-05-04T13:25:10.262-07:00It's lovely to hear from you. I'll definit...It's lovely to hear from you. I'll definitely be in touch next time I'm on the southern part of the "big" island. It would be great to see you. Deborah Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17160848202077502389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441151446070431962.post-19998259350681116642017-05-04T08:36:20.078-07:002017-05-04T08:36:20.078-07:00Hi Deborah! I still think of you as Debbie, but it...Hi Deborah! I still think of you as Debbie, but it has been many years since we were in touch with each other and I am so happy to reconnect with Deborah, the full-time artist and part-time Gulf Islander. Such a beautiful blog post above--I was so sorry to hear about Tom. Such a shock and much too soon. Thank you for sharing your journey with your readers. Your honesty, integrity and soul-depth shine through and I could feel the sorrow and also the gratitude. I am so happy you are working as a full-time artist. Your work is amazing--such sensitivity to the creatures you capture. Heart opening and beautiful!<br /><br /> Jeff and I are living in Sooke on Vancouver Island. I am still working as an editor and Jeff has retired to do community work here in Sooke. He will be making another run at getting elected as a councillor next year and in the meantime does volunteer work for a number of organizations. I do some felting and make simple items like dryer balls and other felted items, which I sell and donate the money to volunteer organizations in town like our yoga society and environmental groups. It would be lovely to see each other again. If you are on the Island (the "big" island), :-) let me know and perhaps we could meet halfway, in Victoria.<br /> Here's my website if you want to get in touch: www.carolynbateman.com carobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247596713857289649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441151446070431962.post-89737046127883304852017-04-15T19:52:08.656-07:002017-04-15T19:52:08.656-07:00Deborah, thank-you for sharing your journey with u...Deborah, thank-you for sharing your journey with us. You are an incredible, strong woman. I hope you enjoy many hours of relaxation and creative work in your new little studio on Mayne Island. As you know the size of the studio does not determine the quality of works produced. However, your ability to make beautiful pieces will be enhanced in such a lovely, tranquil setting. Robin Bandenieksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441151446070431962.post-39820961349701848652017-04-15T10:34:29.292-07:002017-04-15T10:34:29.292-07:00Oh Deborah, you brought tears to my eyes! I wish y...Oh Deborah, you brought tears to my eyes! I wish you much happiness for your future and yes I believe we must live for today and be thankful for what we have for none of us knows what the future holds in store for our particular journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554668779843662408noreply@blogger.com