I have done quite a few shows and I have been blessed to have my daughters and son in laws to help me set up my ez tent and art. Many times they would even stay with me so to give me a break and even learn about the shows. When ever we would start setting up even if it takes foreever to set up if we see anyone having a problem with their tent etc. my children would stop and help them. We are sometimes so accupied with our own space that we forget to see other srtists who do need help. 10 minutes to help does not make you late. ALSO... I have screens that hold my shelves for my booth set up and I welcome my neighbors to use the other side facing them to hang their art. I do not feel that I need to compete with my neighbor I feel that we are all different with different style and helping each other helps us at the end. STOP and OPEN your eyes to your neighbors and give them a hand.
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Just sharing my enthusiasm for this project and the fact that this thread was a catalyst for this idea I have. Jeez - rip my heart out and throw it on the ground and grind your heel into it - why don'tcha (or is your knee too sore)?
It's not like I'm tearing apart a tv or or a rototiller or a faux something or other.
Are you still commenting about my comment on helping others? I am really sorry if its hard for me to understant your way of thinking or writing. I do not think less of you. Do you talk the same way as you write. Maybe in time I will understand the way you think. Also I do not take anything personally
I really like to hear what others feel. Great learning experience
help those who truly need, and will appreciate it, without allowing yourself to be taken advantage of, or used. That is what I do.
Help- when warranted, is good, but helping those that are too lazy, or careless, is another thing all together. Every parent has too learn that- when to help and when to let em fall all by themselves.
There is nothing wrong with helping another- as long as YOU yourself are happy with it. Just make sure the person being helped isn't taking advantage.
NUFF SAID!
Happy 2011- Good wishes for all, and let's hope things can and will improve!
dolly ramot > Karole BowldsJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:23pm
THANK YOU
I cannot belive where a simple comment in helping others went to such an extreme discussion,
some is not even related to helping others and thats where I get lost.
Munks, I read your post yesterday and I read it again today. It's a good one and one I hope you put in your 2nd book, "Down for a dirt nap," (that line made me laugh). I get what your saying and hope others do too.
Now, before you start wanting to sing "Lonesome Stranger" just also be aware of the people looking on who would be molded by your behavior to others as well. Yeah, keep your distance. I hate bad breath too. And I hear ya on the assertiveness. I gotta work on that myself. Sure could use a little more kindness in this world. Good will to others no matter what you get back.
O.k. I'm mailin my book.
Munks > Dawn Waters BakerJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:49pm
I was discussing this very subject with a couple of folks from this site just this morning. Thank you for your perspective and for taking the time to share it with me. I'll watch for your book in the mail. I don't put anything from this site in the blog or in the book. (Occasionally, I'll post something from the blog here.) I just like to put stuff here for the people that visit and read the posts here - whether they want to read what I think or not. I always figure as long as my sign-in and password work, then Connie and Larry and the others are at least marginally ok with what I write and therefore it's just a present for anyone that wants to read what a painter from Nebraska thinks. Kind of a karma thing.
Interestingly, after I visited with a couple of peers here on the site, I went to kickboxing at 9 this morning (Nels always laughs when I mention kickboxing, but frequently I get great ideas there.) and had a fantastic idea while I was hitting the bag. I was beginning to dismiss this great idea, because it's kind of complicated and REALLY pushes the envelope. There would be significant costs incurred (lawyers, heavy equipment, video, getting Mrs. Munks to sign off on it, fire codes, etc.), not to mention any problems that may be encountered along the way . . . but I think it's do-able and it's going to happen - so I just want to announce here a major project to come to fruition in a couple of months if all goes according to plan. I will set up a blog soon and keep people posted there until it comes time for the unveiling. It will premiere right here before it goes anywhere else.
What I am thinking right now is a performance piece on video and a limited series of monoprints as well.
Here's how I looked when I came up with the idea:
Here's how I looked once I decided to put this performance piece together - stay tuned!
Hear, hear it for the Majestic! Before we had the Majestic we had the Imperial -- all 95 lbs of it -- fabulous, strong tents that go up fast and stay up.
You're right about the majestic. I'm going to retire my craft hut this year and go with one also. They are not to be confused with ez downs, they are heavy duty, tried and true. On the other hand the ez's are dangerous to their owners and those around them unless they're fortified with not only weights but stabalizing bars on the bottom or enough pro panels to keep them on the ground. But this a digression of what this thread is all about.
o.k. well said Munks and your point is a good one. But do you have to blow a hole in her happy tent if she wants to see life in a kind way? You like to start off in a shocking way and then by post 3 or 4 you make your good point. Why not just make the good point? I don't think Dolly was trying to say let's all hug each other's necks and then smile while you use all my tools and eat my food etc. I'm sorry your nauseated by it all. I think if Dolly or I were next to you we'd let you puke in the back and get you some water. We're not asking for kisses later.
I agree. Be prepared. Don't be a heal. Bring your stuff and don't gripe at your neighbor. etc. etc. But maybe it's also very American to look out for your neighbor, lend a helping hand, and say a prayer for them too (yes, for heaven sakes I said PRAYER).
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Just sharing my enthusiasm for this project and the fact that this thread was a catalyst for this idea I have. Jeez - rip my heart out and throw it on the ground and grind your heel into it - why don'tcha (or is your knee too sore)?
It's not like I'm tearing apart a tv or or a rototiller or a faux something or other.
Jeez.
Are you still commenting about my comment on helping others? I am really sorry if its hard for me to understant your way of thinking or writing. I do not think less of you. Do you talk the same way as you write. Maybe in time I will understand the way you think. Also I do not take anything personally
I really like to hear what others feel. Great learning experience
There is a middle ground here people-
help those who truly need, and will appreciate it, without allowing yourself to be taken advantage of, or used. That is what I do.
Help- when warranted, is good, but helping those that are too lazy, or careless, is another thing all together. Every parent has too learn that- when to help and when to let em fall all by themselves.
There is nothing wrong with helping another- as long as YOU yourself are happy with it. Just make sure the person being helped isn't taking advantage.
NUFF SAID!
Happy 2011- Good wishes for all, and let's hope things can and will improve!
THANK YOU
I cannot belive where a simple comment in helping others went to such an extreme discussion,
some is not even related to helping others and thats where I get lost.
Its not going to be the first or last.
Munks, I read your post yesterday and I read it again today. It's a good one and one I hope you put in your 2nd book, "Down for a dirt nap," (that line made me laugh). I get what your saying and hope others do too.
Now, before you start wanting to sing "Lonesome Stranger" just also be aware of the people looking on who would be molded by your behavior to others as well. Yeah, keep your distance. I hate bad breath too. And I hear ya on the assertiveness. I gotta work on that myself. Sure could use a little more kindness in this world. Good will to others no matter what you get back.
O.k. I'm mailin my book.
I was discussing this very subject with a couple of folks from this site just this morning. Thank you for your perspective and for taking the time to share it with me. I'll watch for your book in the mail. I don't put anything from this site in the blog or in the book. (Occasionally, I'll post something from the blog here.) I just like to put stuff here for the people that visit and read the posts here - whether they want to read what I think or not. I always figure as long as my sign-in and password work, then Connie and Larry and the others are at least marginally ok with what I write and therefore it's just a present for anyone that wants to read what a painter from Nebraska thinks. Kind of a karma thing.
Interestingly, after I visited with a couple of peers here on the site, I went to kickboxing at 9 this morning (Nels always laughs when I mention kickboxing, but frequently I get great ideas there.) and had a fantastic idea while I was hitting the bag. I was beginning to dismiss this great idea, because it's kind of complicated and REALLY pushes the envelope. There would be significant costs incurred (lawyers, heavy equipment, video, getting Mrs. Munks to sign off on it, fire codes, etc.), not to mention any problems that may be encountered along the way . . . but I think it's do-able and it's going to happen - so I just want to announce here a major project to come to fruition in a couple of months if all goes according to plan. I will set up a blog soon and keep people posted there until it comes time for the unveiling. It will premiere right here before it goes anywhere else.
What I am thinking right now is a performance piece on video and a limited series of monoprints as well.
Here's how I looked when I came up with the idea:
Here's how I looked once I decided to put this performance piece together - stay tuned!
o.k. well said Munks and your point is a good one. But do you have to blow a hole in her happy tent if she wants to see life in a kind way? You like to start off in a shocking way and then by post 3 or 4 you make your good point. Why not just make the good point? I don't think Dolly was trying to say let's all hug each other's necks and then smile while you use all my tools and eat my food etc. I'm sorry your nauseated by it all. I think if Dolly or I were next to you we'd let you puke in the back and get you some water. We're not asking for kisses later.
I agree. Be prepared. Don't be a heal. Bring your stuff and don't gripe at your neighbor. etc. etc. But maybe it's also very American to look out for your neighbor, lend a helping hand, and say a prayer for them too (yes, for heaven sakes I said PRAYER).
loving my Diatribes book by the way...
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