Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Austen without Zombies, Watercolors, and Quiet Loveliness

For weeks, I have had nary a minute to myself. Happening upon the unexpected pleasure of a single unscheduled afternoon, directly in front of me . . . I am positing myself here,

. . . lulled by the ticking of the clock, that my daughter forgot {ah, well}

{while she decides whether or not she can bring herself to sell such a treasure . . .}


. . . reading this, because I have joined this group, and I honestly can not tell you whether I have actually read Pride and Prejudice, or my knowledge is of the movie variety.


Betwixt chapters, while each petal has had the opportunity to dry, I am attempting to avail myself of all of the information in this book,


. . . as I am determined to teach myself to paint with watercolors, so that I might live out my romantic aspirations of finding myself in the most lovely of plein air situations, whilst I busy myself becoming the woman that I am inside my heart.

Pardon me, while I return to all of this loveliness! {she skips away . . .}

11 comments:

  1. It looks like you're off to an amazing start at the watercolors! You will love Pride and Prejudice (the non-film version)! Of the films, do you have a favorite?

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  2. your watercolor looks lovely.

    do you want to be elizabeth
    or jane bennett?

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  3. Mom, I'm sure you've read it. You must have! We've had debates over whether or not they over-emphasized Mrs. Bennett's absurdity in the film. I say no. Looks like you're having a wonderful day. Enjoy the clock. For now. ;) Perhaps we shouldn't interrupt with our swimming date. Love!

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  4. Dear Ones; Ooh, I love the thought provoking . . . so here are my thoughts, and what do you think? Which is your favorite book? Which heroine would you prefer to be? Elizabeth or Jane Bennet?

    VMichelle: Intriguing query. Believe it or not, I had never thought of it, I love them all so well. There are definitely insights in the book that I was not aware of, so it seems most likely that I have not read it. Gasp! How could this be?
    But Elizabeth makes a good point, about our conversations . . . and I do always think that Mr. Darcy seems unfairly portrayed in movies, and he really is a much more sympathetic character in the book, so maybe I have read it . . . hmmm . . . so the jury is still out as to whether I have read Pride and Prejudice or not.
    But my favorite Austen book . . . after consideration, I think probably Mansfield Park. I know that there is considerable debate about whether Fanny and Edmund are believable characters, and in certain circles, I understand that . . . but the entire time I read it was so impressed that Edmund was the literary twin of my own son Samuel. And because of that I 'got him'. Totally and completely, and I equally believe that these personas were very likely in Regency England. So I think the connection speaks to me, and I remember being enthralled throughout the entirety of it.

    My Letters to Emily: Elizabeth Bennet, hands down! She ends up with Mr. Darcy! I admit to a hopeless crush! Jane's lot is cast with a kind and loveable man, but I think life is ultimately going to be a lot more fun and exciting over at Pemberley! I think I answered which husband would you rather . . . but Elizabeth is the more spirited, although kind of quick to rush to judgement, and maybe I identify with her . . . a. little. bit.

    What do YOU think?

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  5. An uninterrupted peaceful afternoon to do whatever you want just sounds heavenly. Enjoy your book and painting! Connie

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  6. Oh Debbi, I covet your afternoon AND the lamp beside your respit place...when we get together you must share where you acquired it! I've been looking and looking...let's set a date...I'm home for the rest of the summer.

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  7. Ah! Aren't peaceful afternoons just great?!

    I recently rented Pride and Prejudice from Netflicks and ended up watching an entire disk on one evening (2+ hours) and then the second disk the next evening. Loved every minute of it! I really enjoy the costuming and the lovely homes they film these mini-series in. Wow!

    Don't believe I have ever actually read the books, however. What a shame. Guess I should do that, huh??

    I tried watercolors several times. I love them, but not my thing anymore. I quit painting after I had to go back to work full time.

    Have a great day!!

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  8. Love all the books by Jane! Took the chance and read them all over a year some time ago! Have fun, and hey, I think we have the same sofa - - mine is in a dark mushroom velvety fabric! You get lots of super nice natural light in that room!

    Love,
    Elise

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  9. Totally don't get the Austen whit Zombies! Glad you like the classic too!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  10. Good Morning,
    Your petals look perfect! I think I would like to learn to paint in my next lifetime too!

    Have a relaxing Sunday with family and friends. ~Natalie

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  11. Hope you're having a great time with watercolors... love, love, love to paint with them~
    I'm self-taught... when your heart leads the way~ all is perfect!
    Hope you're having a wonderful summer~
    Michelle

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