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Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Inquisitive

Littleboyweb Here is the pair to yesterday's canvas - the words read: 'the moment a little boy is concerned with which is a jay & which is  asparrow, he can no longer see the birds or hear them sing.'  I don't know whether this is true or not - I think if he was that interested to recognize the difference - he'd probably be able to identify the different songs - who knows - all supposition - the words fitted my canvas - so they have been included.  This canvas, like it's pair has been made from treasures from all over - there is some bits of earings (always a fav. find) leaf scraps, fibre, & other bits 'n' peices.

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I read your blog from time to time and really enjoy it - hooray for the return of your Muse! I also have a poem you might like to include in your 9/11 book, but cannot seem to email you through the site - perhaps you could email me?

Stephen

Posted by: Stephen du Toit | Wednesday, 30 January 2008 at 07:30 AM

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