Wednesday ART THERAPY

Thanks, Lombard. The day got better.
Live music at the cafe with friends,
instead of being alone in my apartment,
looking out at the rain..... Lobster Man

 

Doing stuff is the key... it's just not always realistic to do stuff. I'm glad you got out loubSter

 

Sundae Art Therapy

 

Whatz app me Bro?! I love the 5 pack of your art. When I do a slideshow of them it is very therapeutic. I’ve been deep woods for a week now and no deer. Deep woods is a term I use when the trees and bushes afield look more familiar to me than the inside of my home. I’ll admit I have a problem. Just one more day of hunting and I’ll stop and rest. A little more than 2 weeks and daylight will begin to increase. I love your art me Bro. Keep on trucking! Gary

 

Gary, as one who walks carefully ,with a
cane, for fear of falling, be careful out
there! Lou

 

Wows I say! Thanks for the kind words about my art. I am so glad they can be therapeutic. I just keep looking at them and loosing my mind in the color and shapes, so I'm happy I'm not the only one! Glad you can groove to the world of wilderness nature too. I will keep posting art. Did three more yesterday and Friday I hope to do a painting. Take care me Bro!

 

Wednesday Art! A Pastel on Paper 6 Pak!

 

Wow! Best ever, younger Bro ! Listening
to live band at local cafe, while looking at
your art. Life is sweet --- at the moment. L

 

You have talent, that's for sure. K

 

Thanks LobsterLou! It makes me warm inside to hear you say "Life is Sweet!

 

Thank you! I'm glad that I might be good at something after the last two severely depressed years! I appreciate your comments!

 

Grand Slam art show me Bro! How long does it take to create a piece George? Do you sell your art? I had some quality bird watching this evening. Blue heron, doves, hairy woodpeckers, white breasted nuthatch, blue bird, northern flicker, and a couple birds I couldn’t identify. Lou thanks for telling me to be careful. Things can go real bad real fast in the woods. I stepped out of my tent mentally and looked at the man inside full of desire. I offered myself some self compassion and decided not to take it personal I haven’t got one yet. It’s not my fault. Really. I just got this book. Check it out on YouTube. Gary

 

Gary, I'm glad you're being careful. I must
say that you're one of the most well
read members on GIC. Thank you. Lou

 

'Sup GarBro! I don't really know how long they take. I just get in the zone and improvise with color and shape and line. My brain just sees where to put the different pastel constructs. It is so cool how you can get into the woods and see birds and stuff. True one of the hardest things is to show oneself kindness and compassion. I think we all feel so much irrational (but real) guilt for letting our loved ones die.
I guess my pastels are pretty quick in a way because they are purely improvised and I just go with the groove or as I have called it the TAZ (Temporal Autonomous Zone). I'd love to sell some. That's why I joined the DuPage Art League in order to maybe get some recognition. But I don't do this for money... The passion drives me to create. Be kind to yourself! Be careful! Be Kool! Take care me Bro!

 

George I think grief hard wires us for guilt. I can’t think of a relative who didn’t second guess their medical decisions about their beloved. You were there for Valerie when she needed you. And Valerie felt your presence when she couldn’t respond. I know Cheryl saw me doing cpr on her. They know we love them eternally. You are doing the right thing by expressing your grief. It’s the long road back to a sense of normalcy. Keep on trucking me Bro. I love you Bro Geo. Gary

 

Gary,just wanted to say I'm moved by
your words on grief and guilt, to our
younger brother, Bro Geo. I woke up
from a short nap,late afternoon, dreaming
that I was laughing with Linda. Then, I
cried, but didn't weep uncontrollably,
like I did right after Linda died 4
years ago. When I stood up & walked
across the room,I had to redirect my
thinking, that Linda was paying me a
visit, to show me she was OK,and to
make sure I was. Thank God for GIC,
that I can check on my brothers, and my
widow sisters. Bro Lou

 

Hi George, has been long time since
I have been here.
Oh my gosh, your drawing and art is so
BEAUTIFUL. what a gift you have, you’re
Art is absolutely AWESOME.
God Bless ,sending
BIG HUG and Prayers to you,
& All GW “Family”
Patti

 

Oh, wow, welcome back, Patti !!! What a
great Christmas present. I've said your
name on GIC, and worried about you.
You & Karen ( who I jokingly call
"Ms. Hum",after one of her favorite
expressions), were the first 2 Grief
Warriors to welcome me. Hope your
health is a little better, but I'm glad you
are able to follow TGW, even if you
haven't put a "LIKE"to our posts until
now. I go to bed early, but happened to
wake up , at almost 2am, briefly ,and
saw your post to George, & to TGW, and
wanted to respond. Are you still in S.C.
where Deb & Helena live? I'm worried
about Helena , bc she's been MIA for
months, and she used to contribute to
Wed Art Therapy , along with George and
Bernadine. Try to keep in touch, Patti.
Merry Christmas. Lou

 

On my goodness Patti it is good to see you here. Lou is our Godfather encouraging interactions among the grief warriors. you are our Godmother encouraging and praying for us. Welcome home Patti. Gary

 

Gary, I am honored and accept my role as
Godfather, and agree that Patti, who gave
me strength and hope when I joined GIC,
is the Godmother. I just heard about a
hero Australian Shepherd dog ,who
fought off and killed a pack of 7 coyotes
who were attacking his sheep. I feel that
we Grief Warriors protect each other
from the depression,loneliness, and
guilt ,which accompany the agony of
grief over the deaths of our soulmates.
Lou