Monday, May 6, 2013

What You Can Count On



my computer stopped working.  it turns out that the problem was easily 
solved with a visit to the apple genius.  but in the quiet of my own home
i found that my photos were not there and i have a lot of photos that are precious to me.  
i am trying to keep a low grade panic at bay.  i have to consult again with a technician 
to help me with this problem.  on the days when technology works, it makes life seemingly
easier and i wonder if how i manage without it. .  on the inevitable 
break down days... that's another story.  i count on my computer, phone and
other electronic devices to work.  i started to think about what it is that i can 
count on, who it is i can count on, whether interdependence and independence 
are mutually exclusive.  i came back to the basic thought that i can count on myself,
i can count on key people and i can count on change.  there was a time when
i thought it important to do things myself, to not count on others for help. i thought 
that made me a strong person.    but i don't want to be a lone island. 
 i like the richness that comes with having 
people in my life.  to share, to relate, to laugh, to create with.
it might be simplistic but i think that covers it.

6 comments:

  1. There was a time when if we needed it to be done, we did it. Now, not nearly so much. Bring on the experts is our mantra. Age does that. LOL

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  2. Beautifully said Irene. I agree.

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  3. I must have seen this on a site somewhere and like it: “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.”
    ― Vivian Greene
    Things can change in an instant but I know the blank that occurs when you go through the routine and the machine doesn't do its part! You must back up your pictures at least - they are such precious memories.

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  4. What a time! Thank goodness you have art in your life....a consistent. Fun work! It is obvious that you had a great deal of energy and spontaneity.

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  5. Hello there!

    I found your blog thru Seth's Art Blog Directory. I've enjoyed browsing thru your lovely artwork. Just beautiful. I hope you'll pop over for a visit and say hi! Hugs! deb

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  6. Oh my gosh Irene! I LOVE this one! Sooo fun!

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