tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post3801299735529752023..comments2024-01-03T22:40:21.482-08:00Comments on The Violet Hour: The Olmec - A Mystery in Mexico - and Now, at the de YoungRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-2614332075886754202011-02-24T08:43:54.494-08:002011-02-24T08:43:54.494-08:00Suki - you were in my mind when I saw the exhibit ...Suki - you were in my mind when I saw the exhibit - just had an inkling you would enjoy this! There is also another large head that is smiling.... I searched and couldn't find a photo...... but will keep hunting!<br /><br />Love to you and Bibs,<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-53505423201244292232011-02-24T08:41:52.583-08:002011-02-24T08:41:52.583-08:00Amanda, you are so right! Although these figures ...Amanda, you are so right! Although these figures are so tiny in comparision to the large heads.....they were awesome.....almost frightening in their power!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-73509605315501458812011-02-24T08:40:14.511-08:002011-02-24T08:40:14.511-08:00Nick..hello... I did check out your post on Presi...Nick..hello... I did check out your post on President's Pets! It WAS funny (and irreverent)! I must say - Socks was my very FAVOURITE White House Pet! Meow!<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-26332863320988040542011-02-24T08:38:18.691-08:002011-02-24T08:38:18.691-08:00Lo, KJ - so pleased you liked my "tour"....Lo, KJ - so pleased you liked my "tour"....it really is a compelling exhibit.<br /><br />Love to both,<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-23694021348984928142011-02-23T19:21:50.533-08:002011-02-23T19:21:50.533-08:00Just a little stop to tell you I love you and that...Just a little stop to tell you I love you and that things are so convoluted around here between freezing and all the pre-op tests, trying to save the plants, and preparing for surgery next week is taking all of my time. But you are always present in my life and in my heart. Love from both of us, always.A.Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06947308878002639964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-73621262116222927502011-02-23T11:23:15.344-08:002011-02-23T11:23:15.344-08:00just wonderful. i love figures and artifacts like...just wonderful. i love figures and artifacts like this and to me there is much power emanating from old things. My dad had many books of ancient findings such as these and i love looking through the few i now have. thanks Robin. it's like a trip to the museum!sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-11235711131383577052011-02-23T07:38:25.739-08:002011-02-23T07:38:25.739-08:00these objects are fascinating but especially the g...these objects are fascinating but especially the group standing around the one figure with the pillars in the background -- i have never seen anything like that - remarkable. it does look like stonehenge!! <br /><br />what a great exhibit -- thank you robin for this private docent tour!!<br /><br />xxxAmanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-2937225303724848122011-02-23T02:26:01.477-08:002011-02-23T02:26:01.477-08:00Wow, that Olmec head is bigger than Sarah Palin...Wow, that Olmec head is bigger than Sarah Palin's. (just kiddin' Sarah, don't set Todd on me)<br /><br />Oh, and Happy Presidents Pets Day - the day after Presidents Day, as I like to call it. In the US, we love our presidents..... pets. See my blog if you’re in the mood for a good ol' irreverent howl.Along These Lines ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11227702789184973335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-2988213996732709632011-02-20T19:43:24.472-08:002011-02-20T19:43:24.472-08:00wow robin, this is fascinating. you've done a ...wow robin, this is fascinating. you've done a great job with your commentary. the size of that head startled me, and the group of figures together, aka stonehenge in the background, is so intriquing. that you felt the energy is pretty telling.<br /><br />thank you. i enjoyed this thoroughly.<br /><br />love<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805249651108734322.post-77276649171637798142011-02-20T16:47:18.074-08:002011-02-20T16:47:18.074-08:00I know what you mean about power still emenating f...I know what you mean about power still emenating from these ancient pieces. And isn't it amazing that these were done circa 400 bc???<br /><br />You always bring interesting visions and history to your posts dear LS. I don't think I've heard of the Olmec people. Thank you for enlightening me ;)<br /><br />We'll talk soon, my dear!<br /><br />xoxox<br />Bs♥♥♥studio lolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363808478293833466noreply@blogger.com