tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post6529652748267019522..comments2023-05-24T03:34:20.762-07:00Comments on Dutchbaby: Birth MandalaDutchbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-33704474150816489762011-08-05T22:13:23.296-07:002011-08-05T22:13:23.296-07:00Dear Relyn,
Speaking of thoughtful, thank you for ...Dear Relyn,<br />Speaking of thoughtful, thank you for the beautiful postcard from the Grand Canyon!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-77414282411718677592011-08-05T22:10:27.877-07:002011-08-05T22:10:27.877-07:00Dear Victoria,
I'm glad you recognized my mand...Dear Victoria,<br />I'm glad you recognized my mandala colors as Swedish. That certainly was my intent. Thank for taking the time to listen to the poem as well.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-66982990435288712812011-08-05T22:08:24.755-07:002011-08-05T22:08:24.755-07:00Dear Margaret Almon,
The convergence of creative s...Dear Margaret Almon,<br />The convergence of creative spirits is what blogging is all about for me. Thank you for your contribution of beautiful mosaics and welcome to Dutchbaby!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-40504489036317922342011-08-05T09:36:01.441-07:002011-08-05T09:36:01.441-07:00Dear Ginnie,
I am continually bowled over by the d...Dear Ginnie,<br />I am continually bowled over by the depth of talents in your extended family. I feel privileged being able to showcase a tiny portion here. <br /><br />I love the notion of the fetus smiling for weeks prior to birth.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-38536008081850167832011-08-05T09:24:50.929-07:002011-08-05T09:24:50.929-07:00Dear Lisa,
Thank you for your kind words.Dear Lisa,<br />Thank you for your kind words.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-46408144285369241752011-08-05T09:21:37.760-07:002011-08-05T09:21:37.760-07:00Dear Chesney,
So true, it's the essence of inn...Dear Chesney,<br />So true, it's the essence of innocence and possibilities.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-38447495058701772292011-08-05T09:18:47.036-07:002011-08-05T09:18:47.036-07:00Dear Margaret,
Yes, Ruth is indeed amazing. My col...Dear Margaret,<br />Yes, Ruth is indeed amazing. My coloring-inside-the-lines project pales in comparison.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-17510553129921429592011-08-05T09:15:46.643-07:002011-08-05T09:15:46.643-07:00Dear Kala,
Thanks for dropping by!Dear Kala,<br />Thanks for dropping by!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-71074221857129911222011-08-05T08:47:54.128-07:002011-08-05T08:47:54.128-07:00Dear Vagabonde,
I am honored that you chose to rea...Dear Vagabonde,<br />I am honored that you chose to read this post first after the momentous occasion in your family. Congratulations on the birth of your new grandson! I am still a few more years away, but I already look forward to becoming a grandmother myself.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-79110406086207525172011-08-05T08:45:03.863-07:002011-08-05T08:45:03.863-07:00Dear Marilyn,
Ruth's podcast moved me too. It ...Dear Marilyn,<br />Ruth's podcast moved me too. It is a melodic gift.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-53183298206955586832011-08-05T08:38:41.976-07:002011-08-05T08:38:41.976-07:00Dear Ruth,
You know how appreciative I am that you...Dear Ruth,<br />You know how appreciative I am that you shared your talents with us here on the left coast. Once I gave my right brain the right of way, even my left brain grew to appreciate the beauty and depth of your words. Thank you for introducing me to the concept of a koan; it is quite remarkable. <br /><br />Your emphasis on the sound of words in this poem reminds me of some of Gertrude Stein's poems that are meant to be read out loud and received as pure sound.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-58126601530622751322011-08-03T15:12:31.675-07:002011-08-03T15:12:31.675-07:00What a marvelous gift. You are such a thoughtful ...What a marvelous gift. You are such a thoughtful friend.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-34089260978345245652011-07-22T13:54:16.871-07:002011-07-22T13:54:16.871-07:00Marvelous poem... the colors of the Mandala caught...Marvelous poem... the colors of the Mandala caught my eye (having recently returned from Sweden)... the poem is beautiful. What a wonderful gift for a new Mom! (and listening to the podcast was a treat!)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170129859014155605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-87669417025962295962011-07-20T17:23:05.587-07:002011-07-20T17:23:05.587-07:00This is truly so very beautiful, and so is this pr...This is truly so very beautiful, and so is this precious little one. Congratulations to Ruth!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-23100191111703989772011-07-18T11:26:53.965-07:002011-07-18T11:26:53.965-07:00I love these convergences of creativity and spirit...I love these convergences of creativity and spirit! I was awed by Ruth's interpretation of Stratoz's Praying in Four Directions, and am glad to see her gift continue to unfold. Thanks Dutchbaby for making the connections, and the cool mandala.Margaret Almonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922823341489003652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-77616763319391637692011-07-18T05:47:28.473-07:002011-07-18T05:47:28.473-07:00How special for me to see sister Ruth honored here...How special for me to see sister Ruth honored here at your site, DB. Congratulations to all who are honored here at this joyous birth. Look at that priceless smile, which surely was forming for weeks before he was born!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-55954799814431572332011-07-15T20:32:04.785-07:002011-07-15T20:32:04.785-07:00What a precious little one. Congratulations!!What a precious little one. Congratulations!!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-42936425202000662542011-07-15T17:10:19.788-07:002011-07-15T17:10:19.788-07:00There is nothing more beautiful than a new life......There is nothing more beautiful than a new life....congrats...he is so perfect and precious!Chesneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069341112561138556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-82059009518190180022011-07-15T13:03:47.114-07:002011-07-15T13:03:47.114-07:00Truly a beautiful baby - just look at him gazing a...Truly a beautiful baby - just look at him gazing at the world. Ruth is amazing and so are you! What a special time, congratulations.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-44271252597111786342011-07-15T11:23:55.518-07:002011-07-15T11:23:55.518-07:00Congratulations!Congratulations!Kalahttp://amatterofhowyouseeit.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-29384085477778113002011-07-14T18:47:56.598-07:002011-07-14T18:47:56.598-07:00I took my computer with me and you are the first b...I took my computer with me and you are the first blog I visit. I visited because I saw “birth mandala.” Congratulations to your friend. This is a beautiful baby. My daughter also had a baby – yesterday at 10:00 am. She was hoping to have a 14th of July (Bastille Day) baby but he came a day early. He was 9 lbs 4 oz and is also very cute. I just come back from the hospital again. Unfortunately I am not so creative to write a poem or draw a mandala but I can still sing a lullaby in French…Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-88147135244675662592011-07-14T16:32:11.061-07:002011-07-14T16:32:11.061-07:00Oh the words and podcast brought tears to my eyes....Oh the words and podcast brought tears to my eyes. What a loving tribute for this new, gorgeous little one. You gave a beautiful gift.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-58697714478878393442011-07-14T12:06:17.204-07:002011-07-14T12:06:17.204-07:00Ohhh! Oh my. Can you believe how beautiful he is? ...Ohhh! Oh my. Can you believe how beautiful he is? What a photo, my heart is singing, my mouth is smiling, my heart is laughing, my head is jumping into the clouds. Of course this is partly because of how I feel becoming a gramma and that little poppy seed who is growing in my daughter as we speak. But truly, I feel so very connected with this beautiful boy, and with the women in his life — you, his mother, his grandmother, and all who have shaped their/your lives. I am overwhelmed with contemplating how a person is shaped, into that blossom!<br /><br />Thank you for such very kind words here, and for sharing my poem. I realize it is obscure in its koan-like way. I encourage anyone who reads it, to also listen to is, and to let the left brain go, just let the images be.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.com