It is very bittersweet for me to announce that this is the final posting for the “By Invitation Only” group, who have been getting together from all over the world to blog about a common theme for five years now. This project was the idea of Marsha Harris at Splenderosa and involves some spectacularly talented women – truly, I was honored to have been asked to participate, especially as I was one of the only members to have a “small” blog when I joined. I have loved linking up with everyone’s different perspectives each month and often tried to come up with something special for BIO in a bendy twisty way that sort of matched the theme – not always easy as I stubbornly make all of my own content! But the result was that some of my favorite, favorite posts have come out of this collaboration such as:
http://lostinarles.blogspot.fr/2012/09/the-weight-of-cricket.html
http://lostinarles.blogspot.fr/2013/09/the-jangle-of-times-keys.html
http://lostinarles.blogspot.fr/2014/04/ten-things-to-take-on-cruise-for-by.html
and just because the timing is so appropriate
http://lostinarles.blogspot.fr/2013/12/snow-on-lavender-fields-christmas.html
For this month, the ever-talented Vicki Archer suggested that we talk about blogging…the highs and the lows…where it is at and where we feel that it is going.
And thank goodness for that! I swoon to think of anyone trying to boss either of us around… 😉
only when you want and what you want. that's how it should be. xox
do you know the name of the plant with the blue berries. I would like to plant this in my garden. I wanted blue berries on this year's wreath. Instead I painted some red ones blue.
Sorry – I mean "Anfang" (beginning), not 'Angang'! Typing mistake!xk
Dear Heather,
Very thoughtful "final" post! Final because 5 years of an unique BIO blog-event comes to an end, to a bittersweet one, I agree.
Marsha has made such an effort to bring successfully "the world" together.
Although I have reduced blogging/posting to some extend, it was – and still is – uplifting to read all posts, to enjoy each one.
Yes, this "special door" is closing.
But as Hermann Hesse wrote: "Jedem Abschied wohnt ein neuer Angang inne" –
"At life's each call the heart must be
prepared to take its leave and to commence afresh,
courageously and with no hint of grief
submit itself to other, newer ties.
A magic dwells in each beginning and
protecting us it telss us how to live."
Amicalement, Karin
You are a very special person with amazing talents, writing and photography – just incredible today! But, even more importantly, you have been there for me so many times, I can't tell you how much it has meant to me. I just am going to scoot back up and look again at your photos today, they are luscious. Your writing is so poetic and so real, it touches my heart.
GOT IT!
I need some about NOW!
35 people tonight and here I sit!!!!!!!!!!
Especially gorgeous photos ….
Your photos and text flourish as they flow down the stream. Each of your thoughts that you published is unique.
"When one door closes…another opens…"
I’m curious.
You see, ALL the comments !!! I knew you belonged to our lovely group, and it has been a blessing to me that you said yes way back then. This post is so evocative, I can tell how much thought you put into it, our finale. Community. Yep, exactly !!! Merry Merry Merry Christmas, darlings, all 4 of you…
dear Heather, as always I appreciate your blog, your thoughts , your pictures and your style of writing. I wish you
and Remy a silent Xmas eve but at most a healthy, happy and peaceful 2016 where I am looking forward to
enjoy your blog again.