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Monday, November 1, 2010

October Postscript...

October was a truly magical month for me....and so I wanted to leave you with a few photos that need to be shared.  Above is the incredible, beautiful mandala that Marianne painted for my birthday. Now, it is framed and hangs in a place where I can see it daily.  It gives me strength to move ahead with my life! 


For Amanda......(at last) - Monsieur Peter Greathouse - fencer extraordinaire!
(Sorry it's blurry....he was preparing to dash onstage and defend "Cyrano"!)
 And...I had to include this Operatic "Halloween" moment.....  oooh...the things one sees backstage!
Anyway, I digress.... but it was a fantastic month for me - from "YART" to All Hallows Eve....and now, it's November....and Winter is coming....  but, it is going to be an exciting one for all of us...I can just feel it!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥
Posted by Robin at 9:03 AM
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24 comments:

  1. A.SmithNovember 1, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Second try, the first one just simply vanished.
    I was saying that your birthday present will arrived late - as if that wasn't already obvious - because we have not had a chance to get to the PO.

    You look beautiful in that photo with Placido and I am late for my appt. so I will send you a hug and keep on wondering what happened to that first comment...sigh.

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  2. studio loloNovember 1, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Robin, what a lovely frame choice for your birth mandala! I think it's one of the prettiest mandalas Marianne ever did and you know I love ALL of them! Mine hangs above my computer where I see it nearly all day long.

    What highjinx those characters are up to!!

    Perhaps I'll get to talk to you before the game tonight. I hope!

    love you,

    Lo♥

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  3. MarionNovember 1, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Robin!I hope your day was filled with hope and anticipation for the year ahead.

    Sounds like you had an exciting month, indeed! I love Marianne's mandala...very pretty!

    xo

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  4. Cris, Artist in OregonNovember 1, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    What a lovely Mandala gift. She does lovely ones too. Sounds like you had a wonderful month. Just think..another one is here to make special too.. which I'm sure you will. Love seeing behind the scenes.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 1, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Happy First of November Robin!

    Love your photos... esp. of the devil and the priest! HA!

    Hugs' Pattee

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  6. Mary-LaureNovember 1, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    I hope you keep that mandala for ever and that it brings you happiness and peace. Here's to a new splendid year in your life, filled with music! With love...

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  7. Amanda SummerNovember 2, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    robin!! congrats on finally tracking down zee eluseeve monsieur greathouse!! he looks quite dashing as he's getting ready to dash! (hehe)

    so my twin i am leaving your beautiful homeland of croatia today - have thought of you many times as i've explored this amazing country - have you been to dubrovnic? it is a city that seems well suited to you - cultured, sophisticated and romantic with all those candles and cauldrons burning outside restaurants in the evening!

    will have more fotos to post from here soon, at the next stop with internet!!

    sending love,

    amanda

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  8. sukipoetNovember 2, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    the mandala looks lovely. a wonderful way to greet the day. Those actors, such hams. glad your birthday this year was filled with warmth, love and friendship. blessings, Suki

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  9. Tess KincaidNovember 2, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Opera singers. Oh the drama. Ya gotta love 'em. :^)

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  10. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Allegra..... just KNOW that EVERY time I see you have visited...it IS a gift! Meeting you and Barry has enriched me life so much.....

    I send you many, many hugs and much love - and all of my strength and prayers.

    Always,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  11. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Lo, we who have an original "Marianne Mandala" are so blessed! I know how you, KJ and JB now feel. Mine hangs where I pass by it many times each day....and every time I look at it, I feel STRONG and POSITIVE!

    Love,

    "Little Sista"

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  12. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Marion, thank you for your birthday greeting! it means a lot to me!

    Yes, I was completely in awe that Marianne painted a Mandala for me - and that it so ME.
    She is a marvel.

    My birthday was wonderful.....loving friends (that incluses YOU) made it so!

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  13. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Cris, we BOTH are going to have wonderful Autumns and Winters! It is wonderful to feel LIFE course through one's body and soul again, isn't it?

    Life IS meant to be celebrated....no matter what....

    I feel particularly blessed to have such wonderful freinds - and that includes YOU!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  14. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Pattee....my Gypsy Sister! Miss you....bring back your blog!!!!!I miss those campfires and all the dancing and singing!

    Ha-ha! I KNEW you would love that photo of the "Devil" and the "Priest"! Ha-ha!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  15. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Cher Mary Laure,
    Thank you for your sweet, sweet words.... they mean a lot!

    I will keep this mandala forever....Marianne has captured all that makes me - me....

    I feel renewed and hopeful for the future for the first time in 18 months!

    Love to you and "The Oracle",

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  16. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    My beautiful "Twin" Amanda.... I am feeling much better now that I found Monsieur G....(believe me, I was getting ready to charge into the "Fencers" Dressing Room)! I do wish the photo was not blurry - I should have taken two - but seriously, there was no time! I may try for another before the Opera concludes...

    I am thrilled you have been to my homeland!!! Yes, I have been to Dubrovnik...isn't is gorgeous (and romantic)! Another link to bring us even closer....

    Awaiting your next post!!!!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  17. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Suki - yes, all artists (on stage) ARE indeed such hams! I never have to do much prompting to get them to pose for me! Ha-ha!

    It WAS a wonderful birthday....I am feeling so blessed.....and YOU, dear friend, were a HUGE part of it! I feel so grateful to have met YOU and count you as a friend!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  18. RobinNovember 2, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Willow - your comment made me laugh out loud! You KNOW how true what you said is....Opera Singers are a SPECIAL BREED!!!!! Drama ON stage...and (to be sure) OFF stage!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  19. MimNovember 2, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I have my Marianne Mandala right above my head so I see it every day.
    it will be a good year Robin....it will

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  20. marianneNovember 2, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    I am so happy you had such a good birthday. But mostly that you feel so much better than a year ago! You deserve so much in live dear and now it is finally coming your way.
    I love the frame you picked for your mandala dear!
    I am happy it gives you strength, but remember it is your own mirror!
    I am happy you are surrounded by many caring friends now.
    What a way to start this special year! And it will only get better from here.

    Hugs!
    and ♥♥♥
    >M<

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  21. RobinNovember 3, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Mim, you know, I do believe it WILL be a good year!!!!! Looking at Marianne's inspiring mandala is like being infused with courage!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  22. RobinNovember 3, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Marianne.... my heart is full of love and joy.
    My Mandala IS my mirror...because you have painted what makes me ME into it.... and I feel strong and joyful now. Having real friends who are supportive and caring is such a blessing....

    Love to you, der "Wunderkind",Sjimmie und alle!

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  23. kjNovember 3, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    hello! what can i say on this late date?
    at least this: i think all is well with luck and fate.
    a better year ms. robin friend
    we'll be around to the very end!

    ps marianne's mandalas = artistic orgasms :)

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  24. LynnNovember 3, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Thanks for all the Cyrano posts! Are you involved in the production? I think the SanFran opera will film or show a telecast of the next couple performances in HD!
    There is a huge amount of GINORMOUS photos from Cyrano on this site (original size):
    http://coryphotog.smugmug.com/Theater/SFO-Cyrano-Final-Edit/14422204_nbgZh#1069482229_XGDDi

    I had fun looking through them all, our Placido sure works hard and sweats hard. ;)

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