tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post8756131756440430824..comments2024-03-09T00:25:22.754-08:00Comments on City Views, Country Dreams: City Views, Country DreamsFranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-65618286889114956902016-04-19T04:30:02.917-07:002016-04-19T04:30:02.917-07:00I do envy your proximity to MOMA. Years ago I vis...I do envy your proximity to MOMA. Years ago I visited the Musee D'Orsay in Paris and I remember the Degas exhibition well - partly for the fact that it took several minutes to adjust to the low light levels!the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-71069111159171728852016-04-13T06:31:59.782-07:002016-04-13T06:31:59.782-07:00Gabri, it's lovely to know that my little blog...Gabri, it's lovely to know that my little blog is being followed in beautiful Italy. Thank you for commenting! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-14212596559656708772016-04-13T06:30:19.950-07:002016-04-13T06:30:19.950-07:00Thanks so much, Vicki. I've taken some more p...Thanks so much, Vicki. I've taken some more photographs recently, and will soon have a new post. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-50986444691116079902016-04-13T05:44:10.031-07:002016-04-13T05:44:10.031-07:00Always very interesting your photoes with them I a...Always very interesting your photoes with them I also can visit MOMA museum with you!!Also here in Italia return a little chilly but spring is so near!!Happy day full of nice things to do I can readGabri millecrocettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841451211269069866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-20558084542548672952016-04-12T18:38:32.869-07:002016-04-12T18:38:32.869-07:00You are making the most of your retirement and we ...You are making the most of your retirement and we are reaping the benefits! Thank you for the wonderful pictures!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-73976915593447320892016-04-12T15:42:20.143-07:002016-04-12T15:42:20.143-07:00Madelief, this is a lovely time of the year to vis...Madelief, this is a lovely time of the year to visit NYC. <br />I'll be sure to re-visit the Degas show at least once or twice. My usual way of looking at exhibits is to sort of take a walk through to acquaint myself with what is included, and then, to decide whether to retrace my steps to have just one more look, or ...to plan a return visit.<br />Some years ago, MOMA had a marvelous Bonnard exhibit. I loved it so much, i cannot tell you just how many times I visited. Well into double digits!<br />Oh yes, retirement is a very agreeable state of mind, body and attitude. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-46947427867963852072016-04-12T12:15:44.011-07:002016-04-12T12:15:44.011-07:00Hi Frances,
Your photo's always make me want ...Hi Frances,<br /><br />Your photo's always make me want to go to NY. Such a shame the Degas exhibit at the MOMA was crowded. When there is a major exhibit, it's often the case in The Netherlands as well. Especially during the weekend.<br /><br />It's good to read that you are busy and enjoying your retirement!<br /><br />Have a good week!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-11497795531864452302016-04-11T16:22:01.523-07:002016-04-11T16:22:01.523-07:00Sarah, I hope to show you all many more views of w...Sarah, I hope to show you all many more views of what's going on over here. It's rather wonderful to have freedom to create each day's progress.<br />I know what you mean about being a bit turned off by museum crowds. One of the joys of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (where I once was an archivist) is that there will always be some galleries full of beautiful art that do not attract crowds.<br />Yes, there are so many wonderful galleries and museums outside of the large cities of the UK. My last treat was visiting Kettle's Yard with a UK artist friend, Celia Hart.<br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-91806494026449623462016-04-11T16:15:07.907-07:002016-04-11T16:15:07.907-07:00Sheila, thank you for this reply. I am glad to kn...Sheila, thank you for this reply. I am glad to know a bit more about your talents. There is definitely a lot of art evident in excellent retail merchandising displays. <br />As you might realize by now, I think that Bergdorf Goodman is the champion of NYC window displays. No other shop comes even close.<br />That's what really appealed to me about the Tokyo city scape that clever MUJI folks had designed. It really blended art and commerce so well.<br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-63698459372779703402016-04-11T15:16:43.577-07:002016-04-11T15:16:43.577-07:00I can well believe it took that long to build the ...I can well believe it took that long to build the display. I used to work as a Display Co-ordinator designing and building seasonal displays in a garden centre. I used to spend all summer building display props and painting scenery and backdrops for Christmas which took up 85% of my time. The rest of the time was dressing the summer garden furniture. I loved it.<br />Hugs from The UK-x-Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528336306775217982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-68978517399247040772016-04-11T11:13:35.351-07:002016-04-11T11:13:35.351-07:00This sounds like the perfect day. What a lovely ro...This sounds like the perfect day. What a lovely routine you are in already. Thank you so much for sharing the MoMA exhibits, I enjoyed your photographs. Exhibitions in London are generally so crowded that unless it is something I am desperate to see I tend not to bother preferring to visit smaller and sometimes better curated exhibitions out of town. Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230327066600698804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-518854738831781022016-04-11T10:06:20.432-07:002016-04-11T10:06:20.432-07:00You are absolutely correct! I'm enjoying expl...You are absolutely correct! I'm enjoying exploring the mix of my stay at home creative solitude and getting out and about to meet friends and engage with the big city. It's grand to have more opportunities for long walks, too.<br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-60684327008626481552016-04-11T10:02:28.840-07:002016-04-11T10:02:28.840-07:00Rossichka, even the days with April showers can be...Rossichka, even the days with April showers can be fun...good days for drawing, painting, reading, ...knitting. Even visiting museum.<br />I thought you would enjoy seeing the MUJI construction. Thinking outside the box! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-39564803100905941102016-04-11T07:08:39.315-07:002016-04-11T07:08:39.315-07:00Retirement is wonderful if you embrace it but keep...Retirement is wonderful if you embrace it but keep doing things with people. I have now had thirty years of retirement and have enjoyed it all.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-74108863681747252612016-04-11T07:06:58.239-07:002016-04-11T07:06:58.239-07:00Hello, Frances! It seems to me that you feel great...Hello, Frances! It seems to me that you feel great - busy again, but with things that bring you joy and delight! No following the clock, no hurrying or worrying.:) You are a master of these complicated weaved designs - I like everything you knit!<br />It must have been really amusing to see the MUJI display. Recreating Tokyo with goodies that one can buy in the store is intriguing! I watched the video in the link you've shared, thank you!<br />Wishing you more sunny days soon!xx rossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-90544405329465778722016-04-11T06:41:14.751-07:002016-04-11T06:41:14.751-07:00I am going to try to post more frequently. I'...I am going to try to post more frequently. I'm so glad that my blogs help keep you connected a bit with NYC. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-20535720002860070212016-04-11T06:40:20.358-07:002016-04-11T06:40:20.358-07:00I appreciate your comment so much...MOMA is a grea...I appreciate your comment so much...MOMA is a great place to stimulate your eye and often challenge your preconceptions. Ages ago, I worked as an archivist at the Metropolitan Museum or ... The MET as it now wishes to call itself. It was amazing to be able to wander around the galleries during breaks, and to have some access to spaces behind the scenes.<br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-59103377589324207842016-04-11T06:36:20.628-07:002016-04-11T06:36:20.628-07:00Thanks so much for your comment, Diane. It's ...Thanks so much for your comment, Diane. It's always fun to visit MOMA. Having a member's card is good because I can just pop in and see one show, sometimes one of the conceptual shows, an artist's work that is new to me. Then I can think about it a while, and perhaps even return for another look.<br />(Glad that you agree about those Barbie dolls. Carol is a delight. I am fortunate to have met her while she was still living over here.)<br />Very cold here yesterday morning, but things are getting a bit warmer...with showers, of course. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-48268039046418968822016-04-11T03:53:11.247-07:002016-04-11T03:53:11.247-07:00I so miss NYC, my childhood home, sometimes. Re-Ex...I so miss NYC, my childhood home, sometimes. Re-Exploring the city through your lens and type is wonderful.MarmePurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222210426502889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-48581107783077166932016-04-10T19:04:53.997-07:002016-04-10T19:04:53.997-07:00I love going to MOMA. I haven't being in years...I love going to MOMA. I haven't being in years, I just live too far away.<br />Adore Muji and what a fun project and how exciting to see what you did when you walked out the door. The photo was lovely.<br />Thank You for all the views of your afternoon. You live in a very exciting place.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip and thehamish<br />angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-28338315125312744392016-04-10T15:24:20.257-07:002016-04-10T15:24:20.257-07:00Hello Frances,
I have been enjoying your posts as ...Hello Frances,<br />I have been enjoying your posts as a new retiree. Knew you would love it and so you are. MOMA has been showing some rather off the wall (to me) exhibits recently. But I guess that is their role. Just caught your reply to the lovely " Bloggiste" (?) Carol Gillott and must agree with you about Barbie. Dans une musee? Oh well, it is une musee des Poupees, bien sur. <br />Hope that Spring arrives, once and for all, soon in New York. It's lovely here. Cheers,<br />Diane in DenverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-16949150480059695652016-04-10T14:25:26.188-07:002016-04-10T14:25:26.188-07:00Thank you, Gina. I am enjoying experimenting with...Thank you, Gina. I am enjoying experimenting with each day's prospects. Earlier today, I baked my first post-retirement cookies, and walked them over to my former workmates as a thank you for the brilliant send off they gave me. It was good to trade hugs with everyone. <br /><br />I have another art project planned for later this evening ... a birthday card to be mailed tomorrow.<br /><br />As always, knitting is a pleasure, too. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-39867840143808629662016-04-10T08:48:09.641-07:002016-04-10T08:48:09.641-07:00It really does sound as though you are making the ...It really does sound as though you are making the most of your time Frances. Your knitting is looking so pretty.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-78026974897792458792016-04-10T07:56:53.497-07:002016-04-10T07:56:53.497-07:00Thank you, Donna.
It's funny how sometimes I a...Thank you, Donna.<br />It's funny how sometimes I actually have dreams that I think influence my knitting...or perhaps it's the knitting that influence the dreams.<br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-91463487178618942872016-04-10T07:55:27.372-07:002016-04-10T07:55:27.372-07:00It is great fun to play with colors, loop by loop....It is great fun to play with colors, loop by loop. Only two colors are in play on each row.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.com