tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post3953630194199242747..comments2024-01-07T00:44:10.737-08:00Comments on Lisa Snellings: The Stone in the DesertAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17033378825749946868noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-61867581842888797572013-08-21T19:00:01.863-07:002013-08-21T19:00:01.863-07:00The stone is there for a lot of us, I think. For m...The stone is there for a lot of us, I think. For me it eases a bit in Asheville - the combination of mountains, art, music, and greater concern for both people and the planet are always soothing...tourist town and all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-59403429593593095002013-08-09T17:41:35.123-07:002013-08-09T17:41:35.123-07:00I carry a stone around too - and brain weasels.
...I carry a stone around too - and brain weasels. <br /><br />I can empathize with wanting to leave the place you live - I'm coming to realize that living in a city isn't for me. The noise, the excessive materialism, the lack of basic manners or ability to acknowledge other people in any way.<br /><br />There is so much beauty outside of this city - mountains, trees and ocean, but I'm not sure it's enough to hold me here.<br /><br />I hope your stone gets less heavy soon, that you find a place out of the desert heat where you and your garden can bloom and be happy.<br /><br />And Carrie, I hope that for you too. Like Lisa said, you are not a burden. Not at all.Mimblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011191781828003951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-15273234852538040802013-08-06T10:36:31.988-07:002013-08-06T10:36:31.988-07:00Carrie - Sounds like you're in the shadows rig...Carrie - Sounds like you're in the shadows right now. It's a hard place to be but it's not forever. Humans just aren't made that way. You ARE NOT a burden. I'm going to open a discussion about coping with the stone. Maybe that will help.lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410230007560550179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-57792463293166811642013-08-06T10:34:06.740-07:002013-08-06T10:34:06.740-07:00Kelly - I hear you about Drinne. But it takes a v...Kelly - I hear you about Drinne. But it takes a village to make good art!<br /><br />Elaine and Holly - thank you both. Eventually I'll work the dental thing out. I knew when I took this job I might always have to sacrifice money and benefits for the love of the work. It was my choice and this is living with it. I'll check out your suggestions.lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410230007560550179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-35459486611784712202013-08-06T10:29:42.206-07:002013-08-06T10:29:42.206-07:00Drinne - as always your words inspire.
Drinne - as always your words inspire.<br />lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410230007560550179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-92229343595413055092013-08-05T13:16:15.672-07:002013-08-05T13:16:15.672-07:00I fear I too know that stone. I don't think I ...I fear I too know that stone. I don't think I can cope with it much longer but I am still fighting still trying to be good, at least to others if not myself. Creativity helps a little but I never make money - I'm a burden. Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-19226068989974572852013-08-04T19:31:29.162-07:002013-08-04T19:31:29.162-07:00Have you heard of Care Credit? It's a credit ...Have you heard of Care Credit? It's a credit card that is only supposed to be used for medical or veterinary purposes. You can get up to 18 months (I think; I know it goes up to one year) interest free credit, and then the apr is something ridiculous (like 30%), but if you can budget out paying it off within the grace period, it's really helpful. I've used it for my various pets over the past few years. just a thought. if I could, I would buy more poppets to help . . . someday soon. Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-87892279085998359332013-08-04T12:28:21.990-07:002013-08-04T12:28:21.990-07:00I know the stone all too well.
I have a dental c...I know the stone all too well. <br /><br />I have a dental check-up a week on Tuesday. I dread them. It has been a couple of years since my root canal treatments, but still... Sending good wishes for you and your dental issues. Really hope you can get it sorted soon, I know how dental pain can wear you down.<br /><br />Hoping I can pop along with a little support in the way of Poppet shopping soon. Sadly I've been feeling the financial pain of a dog who has been having seizures caused by a liver problem. Sigh. Trying to keep her from losing any more weight, and hoping she can put some back on. Aging parents with problems, who live 3-4hours away are weighing on my mind... Sick of constantly being weighed down, tired of worrying.<br /><br />Wishing you all the very best with your plans to leave the desert. We have been simplifying over here too, trying to move forward. It isn't an easy process, but it feels like it will be worth it.Elainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-50817581806691899272013-08-04T11:41:03.580-07:002013-08-04T11:41:03.580-07:00It is hard to come along after Drinne...she says s...It is hard to come along after Drinne...she says so much and so well. <br /><br />Dental issues? I have a broken tooth that will, I'm sure, require a root canal, but I know that I do not have enough so I don't bother going to the dentist. I am lucky because it does not cause me pain. But, I've had those that cause me pain, too. They were ones that could be pulled without me missing them, fortunately. That was a lot more cost efficient than the root canal.<br /><br />I know the feeling of the stone. I have my own fears. Fears that relate to not being good enough or never really finding a happiness again. <br /><br />I'm glad you are here to share with us, whenever you do. It is nice to hear from you. <br /><br />I will send out good vibes for that tooth of yours. Also, I don't know if you've looked into anything like a discount dental plan? I bought into one before my last root canal. I think it was 100 dollars and it brought the cost of things down by about 500 dollars...so, it was about 400 dollars in savings? I want to say it was through delta dental? (I can't be positive) But there are several out there...just a thought. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805281199840274328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-19818974618383593402013-08-04T10:54:24.135-07:002013-08-04T10:54:24.135-07:00Whoops one technical note- the stone is full of &q...Whoops one technical note- the stone is full of "impurity" it gets purified enough to kasher something by getting heated up and transfers that quality of transformation through the heat. <br /><br />I realized I didn't make that clear. Sorry. Drinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836936987746258926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9604161.post-42656865895890251222013-08-04T10:45:18.461-07:002013-08-04T10:45:18.461-07:00I know that stone. I think our stones might be a s...I know that stone. I think our stones might be a side effect of our stories that are like mirrors - the country mouse/city mouse childhoods. <br /><br />Be really proud of yourself for getting up even with the stone. I can't tell if I am or not. I think I might be - but then I also think I haven't been writing to you or making good art and I know that's my stone. <br /><br />I'm glad you're leaving the desert. Maybe it was a kiln. Maybe it was only good for firing the glaze. <br /><br />So here's a thing I am thinking. When something loses it's status as kosher we use a stone to soak up the impurities if it's the kind of thing that's too big to submerge into a another thing- it's a metaphor made physical too. But it does have to be a stone.<br /><br />First you make sure the vessel is clean. Fill it with water to the very top. Boil the water. Heat a large stone or other piece of metal. Using a pair of tongs, throw the heated stone or metal into the pot causing the water to overflow the top of the pot. WARNING: Be very careful not to get scalded by the boiling water shooting out from the pot. Pour out the water and rinse the pot with cold water.<br /><br />The stone is there to create the effects of enough water. <br /><br />there's a lot of heat and cold. <br /><br />Maybe it matters. <br />Drinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836936987746258926noreply@blogger.com