tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7735738638947116631..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: A Tribute to Art and Artists ( #IWSG & #BOTB )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41068266462556858802022-02-08T13:49:17.493-08:002022-02-08T13:49:17.493-08:00If you're looking for the winner of this Battl...If you're looking for the winner of this Battle then check out the results:<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com/2022/02/my-stars-king-is-conquered-botb-results.html" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54207307765955116092022-02-08T13:47:59.530-08:002022-02-08T13:47:59.530-08:00Don't be afraid to give it a try. Your artist...Don't be afraid to give it a try. Your artistic creations are very nice. Getting the A to Z exposure can be a great opportunity to get better known in the blogging community. But do what you are most comfortable doing.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24304166902741452342022-02-08T11:43:31.482-08:002022-02-08T11:43:31.482-08:00Lee,
Thanks for letting me know about the contest...Lee,<br /><br />Thanks for letting me know about the contest. I don't think I have the confidence to tackle the job but I certainly will keep it in mind should inspiration strike. I normally do my badges to match my theme. I'm really struggling to get going on creating sketches for this year's event. I don't want to miss out, so I'm going to have to give myself a swift kick in the breeches. :)Cathy Kennedyhttp://curiousasacathy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6476482573098538572022-02-07T09:30:20.920-08:002022-02-07T09:30:20.920-08:00GB, my parents used to watch Cole's TV show wh...GB, my parents used to watch Cole's TV show when I was a kid in the fifties so I heard him there as well as on the radio. I don't recall any of his records in the house though. Now I do have a Cole's greatest hits CD compilation. Don't know why "Vincent" gets slighted so much. It's a great song.<br /><br />They'll get your half stars in the ethereal world, but that vote essentially gets negated in the voting outcome. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52160753000698805332022-02-07T09:26:11.923-08:002022-02-07T09:26:11.923-08:00Mike, you've added to what is going to be vict...Mike, you've added to what is going to be victory for "Vincent".<br /><br /><b>Don McLean</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21442656676268022912022-02-07T09:25:10.878-08:002022-02-07T09:25:10.878-08:00Chickangell, thank you for stopping by!
A vote fo...Chickangell, thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />A vote for <b>Don McLean</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1075708584886393542022-02-07T04:18:01.304-08:002022-02-07T04:18:01.304-08:00Oh boy.
I actually like Nat "King" Cole...Oh boy.<br /><br />I actually like Nat "King" Cole. Not sure if I was introduced to him via the radio, but did listen to a few 45 e.p.'s of him, so probably got introduced to him that way.<br /><br />As for Don, I think we all got introduced to him via "American Pie", which completely obliterated anything else he ever did (kind of like the "Jumping the Shark" for musicians instead of t.v.). I do like the song "Vincent" although it's rarely played or covered.<br /><br />If it's possible, I would like to give half stars to each of them.G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1176234879492609982022-02-07T03:06:54.396-08:002022-02-07T03:06:54.396-08:00Don McLean and Vincent get my voteDon McLean and Vincent get my voteMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88089244598628444002022-02-04T12:47:41.470-08:002022-02-04T12:47:41.470-08:00Such a shame to lose such a gift to the community....Such a shame to lose such a gift to the community. What a wonderful tribute you've offered! <br /><br />Another vote for Don McLeanchickangellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157626717952852330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65441211176887404422022-02-03T22:10:40.335-08:002022-02-03T22:10:40.335-08:00Sandra, he has definitely left a legacy of work an...Sandra, he has definitely left a legacy of work and relationships.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25758883651350154372022-02-03T15:36:31.686-08:002022-02-03T15:36:31.686-08:00That's a lovely tribute, Arlee. Jeremy left ma...That's a lovely tribute, Arlee. Jeremy left many friends behind.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82694903322676979502022-02-03T14:41:35.712-08:002022-02-03T14:41:35.712-08:00Jacqui, be watching the A to Z Blog site for info ...Jacqui, be watching the A to Z Blog site for info about an upcoming graphics contest. I think the A to Z Team is planning something fun for those with artistic inclinations.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">A to Z Blog</a><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28758620275597395972022-02-03T14:36:18.875-08:002022-02-03T14:36:18.875-08:006-Gun, I like to have the themed Battles so I can ...6-Gun, I like to have the themed Battles so I can attract interest from those who don't like the music stuff. I mean, I really don't understand why some folks don't like to do the BOTB's but then I guess there are certain people who either don't like music or don't want to express their opinions. <br /><br />I saw a nice exhibit of Van Gogh at the Getty here in L.A. Beautiful works of art. I like his use of color.<br /><br />Another (needed) vote for <b>Nat King Cole</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82857166419724262632022-02-03T14:32:37.093-08:002022-02-03T14:32:37.093-08:00Lee, I'd like to have known Jeremy in person, ...Lee, I'd like to have known Jeremy in person, but we did have some interesting email communications.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Don McLean</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43155398521036612402022-02-03T12:35:37.463-08:002022-02-03T12:35:37.463-08:00Jeremy did beautiful work for AtoZ. I will be curi...Jeremy did beautiful work for AtoZ. I will be curious what you do this year.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23289609846117676982022-02-03T11:37:41.550-08:002022-02-03T11:37:41.550-08:00This was indeed an interesting battle. Way to thi...This was indeed an interesting battle. Way to think outside the box. And laud your friend simultaneously.<br /><br />I vote Cole. I like Van Gogh a lot, and felt privileged to go to a special exhibition at Seattle Art Museum a few years ago that featured 80 pieces that came as an exhibit from the Netherlands. But I like Da Vinci better!<br /><br />Sixgun McItchyfingerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12643917610597274882022-02-03T10:30:40.188-08:002022-02-03T10:30:40.188-08:00I've very much enjoyed the tributes to Jeremy....I've very much enjoyed the tributes to Jeremy. I didn't 'know' him other than through Alex's blog and his graphics. It is clear the world lost a great guy.<br /><br />I love both of those songs and artists, but I'm going with Starry Starry Night, as it has some personal significance for me. Mark me down for Don McLean. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6692448334330259722022-02-03T10:24:28.931-08:002022-02-03T10:24:28.931-08:00CW, I know what you mean about the "Vincent&q...CW, I know what you mean about the "Vincent" song. It moved me from the first day I heard and continues to do so.<br /><br /><b>Don McLean</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82539826133781506302022-02-03T10:23:21.335-08:002022-02-03T10:23:21.335-08:00J, thanks for the updates and all you've been ...J, thanks for the updates and all you've been doing for the blogging community. Our A to Z Team is the greatest!<br /><br />A vote for <b>Don McLean</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24127588673951909362022-02-03T06:44:14.242-08:002022-02-03T06:44:14.242-08:00I love NKC. But... this is a no brainer for Vince...I love NKC. But... this is a no brainer for Vincent, a song that always chokes me up and I own on original vinyl (via a long ago garage sale).CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27276280629515241142022-02-02T22:43:10.530-08:002022-02-02T22:43:10.530-08:00I liked the Don McLean song better.
Hope you had a...I liked the Don McLean song better.<br />Hope you had a good IWSG day! I was under the weather earlier this week (not the C👾vid, don't worry), but I'm much improved now.<br />I've been scheduling debut author interviews at Operation Awesome. If you know one, please tell them to reach out to me.<br />Over at the a-to-z challenge, plans are hatching for April 2022, including a big event this month (starts Feb 4), which you know all about. I wish we didn't have to have the event, but with Jeremy gone, it is what it is. 😞<br />Plus, WEP has the "All You Need is Love" flash fiction challenge on February 16 - 18.<br />Quote for February: “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” -John BunyanJ Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87255220863043701252022-02-02T10:37:11.929-08:002022-02-02T10:37:11.929-08:00Loni, we sometimes never know how many lives we...Loni, we sometimes never know how many lives we've touched during our time on Earth.<br /><br />Another vote for <b>Nat King Cole</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26324145434356355922022-02-02T10:36:07.887-08:002022-02-02T10:36:07.887-08:00Diedre, thank you for your kind words.
A vote for...Diedre, thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Don McLean</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84978074902631113902022-02-02T10:34:43.464-08:002022-02-02T10:34:43.464-08:00Melissa, Nat's song is such a classic! But so...Melissa, Nat's song is such a classic! But so is Don's.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Don McLean</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5675044953322234702022-02-02T10:32:55.208-08:002022-02-02T10:32:55.208-08:00Joylene, I know what you're saying. Now whenev...Joylene, I know what you're saying. Now whenever I hear about someone dying I look to see how close they are to my age. It's especially sad when I see they are much younger than I am. I vividly remember the news about John Lennon. Such a shock!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com