tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post7294278003419888249..comments2023-11-23T00:31:56.463-08:00Comments on Circus Meets Boardroom: Inspired by Reading: Into the WildRachel Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10703687539250354941noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-13247543428608838602015-02-02T21:07:18.041-08:002015-02-02T21:07:18.041-08:00The piece you've made is really clever! I lov...The piece you've made is really clever! I love all the symbolism and how all the little pieces came together to create an eclectic, bohemian necklace. Nicely done! I also felt for his parents. I don't always get along with my parents and there have been times that I've clashed hard with my dad. I think there was a realization that came to me that helped. They're people too. They are people with flaws... people who have made mistakes and made bad choices. I have flaws. I have made mistakes. I have made bad choices. We all have. And seeing them in this light has allowed me to forgive a lot and most importantly, move on. I really wanted to like his abandonment of all his possessions and renouncing the comforts of modern living, but I couldn't get over his self-indulgence. His actions hurt his family and those that loved him and they didn't have a choice in it. He was selfish. And while I'm all about self-discovery and standing up for one's self and being independent, I don't like the idea of having someone make decisions for others that will cause them misery. Maybe it strikes too close to home. When my brother left, he thought his life was so bad and that it was the only thing he could do to escape his problems. He never really considered how it would effect our parents or us. We lived in the shadow of his absence. And it tainted everything. If you were smiling and laughing, later you'd feel guilty for having fun when he could be laying in a ditch dying. While we are all certainly happy that my brother didn't meet the same fate as Chris, it doesn't change the past and I'm still a little angry that my entire life was changed by someone else's selfish behavior. I want to say that I've forgiven him, and in theory, I have, but there is still a part of me that wonders what it would have been like if he had sent a single postcard... instead of waiting twenty years to make amends. Anyway... your piece is fantastic! Thank you for participating!Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-35751945870591777122015-02-02T18:34:13.050-08:002015-02-02T18:34:13.050-08:00RIP Alexander Supertramp! Your piece and the emoti...RIP Alexander Supertramp! Your piece and the emotion from you behind it are awesome!!!<br>You totally nailed those images and I'm super impressed. Fantastic workLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755201067733482897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-48174317757857582842015-02-01T10:08:15.940-08:002015-02-01T10:08:15.940-08:00Great necklace with wonderful textures and so well...Great necklace with wonderful textures and so well suited to convey the book. I enjoyed reading your post!!Mary Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107181280006153915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-27238914205663710342015-02-01T06:52:32.841-08:002015-02-01T06:52:32.841-08:00I really love all the meaning in your piece and th...I really love all the meaning in your piece and the care you put into constructing it. Plus, it's beautiful.Ann Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-26531897876862304652015-01-31T19:49:14.586-08:002015-01-31T19:49:14.586-08:00Very symbolic piece! Well done! The wrapped cage i...Very symbolic piece! Well done! The wrapped cage is a WOW. Wonderful insight on the book as well. Alison Herringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754045925802703362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-49796403164316213422015-01-29T14:59:46.872-08:002015-01-29T14:59:46.872-08:00Thanks Sarajo! It is good to be back!Thanks Sarajo! It is good to be back!Bluefinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907692345452234906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-51473498270091822912015-01-29T14:59:10.587-08:002015-01-29T14:59:10.587-08:00Thank you!Thank you!Bluefinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907692345452234906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-73964504022029211832015-01-29T14:58:34.523-08:002015-01-29T14:58:34.523-08:00Thank you so much!Thank you so much!Bluefinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907692345452234906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-34430154496360117162015-01-29T10:35:20.505-08:002015-01-29T10:35:20.505-08:00If you get the chance to see it I really recommend...If you get the chance to see it I really recommend watching the film adaption also called into the wild. MacCandless is something of a hero of mine x xFishcake_randomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639536696800359426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-1428957721397516002015-01-29T10:30:42.790-08:002015-01-29T10:30:42.790-08:00Love your piece! I'm amazed at all the little...Love your piece! I'm amazed at all the little elements and details you added into your design... a fun and eclectic design for sure. Glad you are back with us!Sarajo Wentlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-29378224564658621922015-01-29T08:52:47.013-08:002015-01-29T08:52:47.013-08:00How lovely and such a delightful necklace : )How lovely and such a delightful necklace : )liniecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643986273499722414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362151729441078.post-88702528920755646772015-01-29T04:52:42.637-08:002015-01-29T04:52:42.637-08:00Rachel - I so enjoyed reading your post! Your beau...Rachel - I so enjoyed reading your post! Your beautiful necklace is beautiful and very interpretive and meaningful. I love your clasp - I thought it Was wood at first glance.Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.com