tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post6073329083704524348..comments2023-10-11T03:49:53.934-04:00Comments on The Gold Puppy: UninspiredReya Mellickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-62127617438789756832011-07-25T09:14:43.401-04:002011-07-25T09:14:43.401-04:00Nothing at all wrong with being a when-the-mood-st...Nothing at all wrong with being a when-the-mood-strikes kind of blogger. Summer is for relaxing. Spring with its big push to grow and autumn with its cold is coming, hurry up attitude bracket our two hunker down seasons. Better to post happily when you feel like it than wish you didn't HAVE to say something. Reading here is a treat no matter. Your way of looking at things has opened my eyes.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-60376654695586387292011-07-25T02:45:50.043-04:002011-07-25T02:45:50.043-04:00I'm feeling the same way. Maybe it's time ...I'm feeling the same way. Maybe it's time for a break. After 644 posts, what more can one say?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-21356193783812450082011-07-25T00:39:29.912-04:002011-07-25T00:39:29.912-04:00last week's weather was beastly--I think you s...last week's weather was beastly--I think you should commend yourself for being out and about in such madness--I hope your bus had ac...a busload travelled down from Boston on the BOLT with nada a cool machine or breeze...windows didn't open either...dogs days came early this year and which means that woolly sock season can't be far behind--hang in and don't judge your blog so harshly--the content is amazing and once the temp recedes you will have the energy to create a new look--until then keep writing and please the next time you are up this way stop in for a cuppa of tea or glassa of wine--cheers-cC.M. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936560662110633442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-72181221856573538952011-07-24T23:31:43.771-04:002011-07-24T23:31:43.771-04:00I was in DC this past weekend. Oppressive heat but...I was in DC this past weekend. Oppressive heat but somehow it made me feel good. You'll break out of the funk.cshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14117846384130187926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-84027087251495682392011-07-24T20:30:19.657-04:002011-07-24T20:30:19.657-04:00Cyndy I'm going to have to come check out your...Cyndy I'm going to have to come check out your blogs. I've been terribly lazy about it lately - a sign of malaise.<br /><br />I do everything by feel, especially listening to music. But I couldn't follow the music last Tuesday, even with my intuition. I got lost in the woods. Fun trying, though.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-86465394720851903722011-07-24T19:14:54.757-04:002011-07-24T19:14:54.757-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed the music. I enjoy heari...I'm glad you enjoyed the music. I enjoy hearing music that is a little beyond me because I'm left with no choice but to listen by feel rather than from a perspective of knowing what's going on. I think I probably enjoy NYC the same way, but it can definitely be a bit much, especially in this heat. I guess it was good that you were able to bolt on out of there on the Bolt Bus.<br /><br />Your posts are far from uninspiring even when you feel that way!<br /><br />On the other hand, the stuff I've been doing lately is pure drivel - I randomly decided that I would post every day in July on one or the other of my two blogs, just to find out what it's like to post every day. I'm now kind of looking forward to the end of the month so I can get back to being my usual occasional blogger self and quit throwing up a bunch of junk.Cyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787927933858782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-62016371788811631492011-07-24T18:20:08.674-04:002011-07-24T18:20:08.674-04:00Shelly my sister lives in Eugene and I have great ...Shelly my sister lives in Eugene and I have great friends in Seattle and Portland. Hmmm maybe it's time to plan a trip. <br /><br />Cheryl - so THAT's why the birds love the front yard at the chateau so much. Water. Oh yeah. Good luck with your cabin fever. I too am suffering.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-461892864637891442011-07-24T16:19:35.256-04:002011-07-24T16:19:35.256-04:00Yep, fall will roll around soon, er pretty soon, f...Yep, fall will roll around soon, er pretty soon, for you. You know it's all perspective. You could live near the great city of Austin, TX and experience triple digit temperatures from May through September. <br /><br />As for me, I'm hiding out at home... getting a little stir crazy 'cause I don't want to get out in the heat. I just made the birds (and we have lots of them) in our yard happy. I sprayed water on the plants and grass and refilled the bird baths. Oh yes they are so happy. I took a photo of 2 little doves nestled in the damp grass. So sweet. <br /><br />Keep your eye on the wooly socks!Cheryl Catohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294358830518520566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-71437052132808192702011-07-24T15:08:27.398-04:002011-07-24T15:08:27.398-04:00After reading about the heat and humidity in the r...After reading about the heat and humidity in the rest of the country, I am feeling much better about living in the land that summer forgot - the cool, cloudy, gray and damp-ish Pacific NW.<br /><br />We've finally had a day or two of 80°, and it's sticky and humid today, but probably cool by DC standards.<br /><br />Your blog is one of my favorites, inspired or not! If you need to chill out, consider a trip to Seattle or Portland, or the Oregon Coast. Sea breezes always restore and refresh the soul.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191528621415013217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-3011825654609168612011-07-24T13:56:12.462-04:002011-07-24T13:56:12.462-04:00I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one ...I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one who is uninspired. Misery loves company!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-1487842839812646512011-07-24T12:42:59.653-04:002011-07-24T12:42:59.653-04:00Even though the mention of woolly socks just now m...Even though the mention of woolly socks just now makes my feet sweat, I'm glad to hear that this summer really will end. And I'm a summer person - but what I like is all that fabulous light, NOT the heat. Maybe I should move to Alaska.<br /><br />I was telling Dr. M that July in blogland is kind of a ghost town - just not that much activity. I was considering taking a break at least until after my surgery, but I probably won't. I might take a poetry break though - I am totally uninspired myself these days.The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-66553905579465380802011-07-24T11:55:21.747-04:002011-07-24T11:55:21.747-04:00Elizabeth I keep thinking about indolence - about ...Elizabeth I keep thinking about indolence - about sitting still and letting NYC swirl around you.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-82626444205246066852011-07-24T11:14:32.153-04:002011-07-24T11:14:32.153-04:00I do think that this very hot weather melts/fries ...I do think that this very hot weather melts/fries the brain.<br />When it is crisp and clear I have bags of energy and creativity --unlike now when I am just pulp.<br />It was so good to see you though.<br />Actually Macy's has the same effect on me as very hot weather --I get confused and overwhelmed and have to crawl home --it is TOO MUCH!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-74878804507779284662011-07-24T10:43:00.660-04:002011-07-24T10:43:00.660-04:00Wow, Reya. Those pictures are worth two thousand w...Wow, Reya. Those pictures are worth two thousand words today. They tell the whole story, don't they?<br /><br />I'm so glad to find that I'm in such good company in feeling wiped out and unmotivated lately. I'm not a summer person, either, so I'm hoping that this extreme external heat is the reason for the lethargy. <br /><br />I'm sorry the trip was an overall bust, too. Dang. Let's hope for a very pleasant autumn.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-45131467608992175742011-07-24T10:26:37.597-04:002011-07-24T10:26:37.597-04:00This has been the year of uber summer for everyone...This has been the year of uber summer for everyone it seems, well, everyone except for the pacific northwest which seems to be lingering in eternal rainy fall. We started out the summer with August temps. Ugh. A whole summer of August. With a hot dry wind no less. The only upside that I can see is much lower humidity than usual. My hair is barely curling.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-3262265929040058982011-07-24T09:40:57.798-04:002011-07-24T09:40:57.798-04:00Yes Lynne - the pics are meant to convey the kind ...Yes Lynne - the pics are meant to convey the kind of "vacay" my one day trip turned out to be. I actually left before the worst of the worst heat. <br /><br />Janis - maybe. <br /><br />And Beth - YES - I know that the looming default on our national debt is definitely bringing me down. Thanks to all for the encouragement!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-67836275560975841672011-07-24T09:16:03.690-04:002011-07-24T09:16:03.690-04:00Reya, love the evil apple in the pic. She's te...Reya, love the evil apple in the pic. She's tempted to take it, you just know she is. Is the apple meant to be NYC in your mind? That's what I got from it anyway.<br /><br />Unfortunately you were here in our heat wave. The past few days have been horribly hot & humid: even more so up where I live because we don't get the ocean breeze. We went into the city yesterday to do a food tour of Chinatown (Fantastic!!) and it was slightly cooler--only high 90s. It's not pleasant being outside when it's like that.<br /><br />You'll find the inspiration, I know you will. Hang in there.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875008154587045790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-40940173267578086422011-07-24T09:02:48.204-04:002011-07-24T09:02:48.204-04:00Even when you feel uninspired, you are still inspi...Even when you feel uninspired, you are still inspiring! <br /><br />The atmosphere in this country as well as the heat combine to get even the most upbeat person down.tut-tuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15713003038275525797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-65051900722767324822011-07-24T08:01:43.075-04:002011-07-24T08:01:43.075-04:00Reya~ I was thinking about how the Fall seems to i...Reya~ I was thinking about how the Fall seems to inspire your photography & writings before I got to the part that Tess reminded you! Funny...although I havent met you or any of my Blogger friends, after a while we seem to know each other well.<br />I know what can inspire you for now~ Go to your local shelter & pick up an inspiration! It's time♥ Love to you~janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424946398926069813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-61992749526595694832011-07-24T07:40:45.230-04:002011-07-24T07:40:45.230-04:00GREAT ideas, both of you. I'm unfamiliar with ...GREAT ideas, both of you. I'm unfamiliar with Brian Eno's cards ... they sound really great.<br /><br />Love to you both.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-48797829749440667542011-07-24T07:38:52.752-04:002011-07-24T07:38:52.752-04:00reya - i've been in the same place with the bl...reya - i've been in the same place with the blog for the past week or so. struggling to find the place where the goodness comes from. i've been watching the clouds in the morning and in the evening and in-between i've been doing lots of biking. when i'm stuck like this, one of the tools i use are brian eno's oblique strategies cards to bail me out but even they aren't helping. i love inner heat. extreme outer heat distracts me. my plan is to keep on keeping on and remain available and hope for hope!! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-41248246821470315722011-07-24T07:33:51.255-04:002011-07-24T07:33:51.255-04:00Tess is right about fall...just don't linger i...Tess is right about fall...just don't linger in the noon day sun or you'll cook your noodle and might miss it.<br />I think some fruity Carribean cocktail(s) might help with the inspiration. Cheers!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948978798395906663noreply@blogger.com