tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post7237000270739434919..comments2024-03-27T11:43:33.889-04:00Comments on Stapleton Kearns: several thingsStapleton Kearnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-75550568602207343732010-05-31T02:32:07.172-04:002010-05-31T02:32:07.172-04:00Thanks for your contribution. You're inspiring...Thanks for your contribution. You're inspiring us with sound wisdom. May God continue to bless you as I see He already has.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154275237763402292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-87039467530831816252010-05-09T20:52:40.049-04:002010-05-09T20:52:40.049-04:00Stape,
Wow! You've won the game of life my f...Stape,<br /><br />Wow! You've won the game of life my friend. To see your child live her life the way Emily does must bring you to tears sometimes. My son is only three and I feel so proud of him when he poops on the potty all by himself, I could only imagine your joy. To have managed to balance a successful art career as you have and raise a child in the manner which you have (not discounting your wifes efforts) is testimony to your greatness in my view. <br />Regarding the French Resistance, I got my Judson catalogue too and thought it was doosey, but, I didn't like that there is no pallet and it doesn't look like you could simply put one in and close the lid...not sure about that but take a look for yourself, it looks like it wouldn't close if you tossed a pallet in there. If this is true, you'de have to bring another box for your pallet and remaining paint, no? In the catalogue, they put the paint in the larger compartment but I think that is valuable storage and would leave little room for your paint tubes and brushes. I personally like the removable pallet option. Just me maybe.Todd Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106002893113309433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-7890843997816711602010-05-09T20:05:18.582-04:002010-05-09T20:05:18.582-04:00You must be proud of your daughters.
I just foun...You must be proud of your daughters. <br /><br />I just found this quote that I thought I would share. <br />"Art, like love, excludes all competition, and absorbs the man."<br />-Fuseli.Richard J. Luschek IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391295820585129843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-41529472814190264132010-05-09T05:41:20.338-04:002010-05-09T05:41:20.338-04:00On competition versus contribution, delightful an...On competition versus contribution, delightful and refreshing view points, one I struggle with coming from having two brothers and very dysfunctional. Within that structure I am always feeling the competition, even nauseus before events fearing judging, losing, etc. I am competitive in sports but I hate it in art. I know I have my own view, vision but am often fearful to "contribute". Then again Henri says to be afraid before each painting, what we do can be awesome or slothful, depending.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260842381617573176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-79371321000234855672010-05-08T22:50:04.168-04:002010-05-08T22:50:04.168-04:00Emily is the young lady you told us of at Snow Cam...Emily is the young lady you told us of at Snow Camp but the extent of her efforts is more amazing than you indicated at the time. I also know you and your wife work very hard to do the best you can for your girls. But there is no better feeling than when they do well. Good going.willekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626541339963605016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-57784069057591508352010-05-08T22:43:41.656-04:002010-05-08T22:43:41.656-04:00Mary;
I will get over it.
..............StapeMary;<br />I will get over it.<br />..............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-54459971806378043472010-05-08T22:43:12.584-04:002010-05-08T22:43:12.584-04:00Carol:
Thank you; I will have to snarl a little to...Carol:<br />Thank you; I will have to snarl a little tonight just to prove I can.<br />................StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-51353463970928421232010-05-08T22:41:58.369-04:002010-05-08T22:41:58.369-04:00Marian:
I try to contribute rather than compete, b...Marian:<br />I try to contribute rather than compete, but I do have a competitive streak to try to keep at bay. I think a want to contribute is more powerful and less corrosive than wanting to compete.<br />.......StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-42077436529945459922010-05-08T22:40:08.718-04:002010-05-08T22:40:08.718-04:00Terersa:
Thank you. I wonder how many readers roll...Terersa:<br />Thank you. I wonder how many readers rolled their eyes and thought ewww!<br />.................StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-22949456130458341802010-05-08T22:39:09.459-04:002010-05-08T22:39:09.459-04:00Judy:
She is a lot different from me. I am wicked ...Judy:<br />She is a lot different from me. I am wicked edgy.<br />............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-23623635653434517092010-05-08T22:38:14.752-04:002010-05-08T22:38:14.752-04:00Jeremy:
You too are making a difference,I know wha...Jeremy:<br />You too are making a difference,I know what you do.<br />........StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-16050185965180941042010-05-08T22:37:13.638-04:002010-05-08T22:37:13.638-04:00Nita:
Those are wise words too.
....StapeNita:<br />Those are wise words too.<br />....StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-2527972166580057552010-05-08T22:36:27.717-04:002010-05-08T22:36:27.717-04:00Deborah;
I bet Carlson would be very surprised at ...Deborah;<br />I bet Carlson would be very surprised at all the influence he has had.<br />.........StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-48274472170069055922010-05-08T22:35:33.088-04:002010-05-08T22:35:33.088-04:00Yvonne;
"Bring up a child in the way she shou...Yvonne;<br />"Bring up a child in the way she should go and when she is old she will not depart from it".<br />What great advise that is.<br />I think the news focuses on the loser kids because, well they make news. But my daughters friends are all pretty much on the ball.<br />.................StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-32255208864085519322010-05-08T22:34:51.963-04:002010-05-08T22:34:51.963-04:00Hey Stape. She's storing up those treasures in...Hey Stape. She's storing up those treasures in Heaven, even though that isn't her purpose I'm sure. What a wonderful daughter.<br /><br />I've had the pleasure of meeting the man in charge of Teen Challenge here in Kentucky, Mr. Skip Arp. The organization does wonderful things.<br /><br />Not only does the one in the field sacrifice, but the person's family does also, whether by their side or across the world. My wife started a Christian based home for battered women and their children a couple of years ago (that's how I met Skip). Without the full support of our family it wouldn't fly. But with faith the results amaze us constantly.<br /><br />She's added to our list. ;)Billy Guffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630378626972553684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-2076340240310878162010-05-08T22:33:28.304-04:002010-05-08T22:33:28.304-04:00Bill:
I think she got it from her mom.I am a nasty...Bill:<br />I think she got it from her mom.I am a nasty piece of work myself.<br />...............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-21018215249166047862010-05-08T22:32:19.033-04:002010-05-08T22:32:19.033-04:00Durinda;
Thank you. I have to ask, what do you dir...Durinda;<br />Thank you. I have to ask, what do you direct?<br />...............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-91364915831847195282010-05-08T22:31:23.055-04:002010-05-08T22:31:23.055-04:00Simone:
It is a good thing that athletics is not d...Simone:<br />It is a good thing that athletics is not demanded in art, I can't tell one sport from another, although I can usually pick out horse racing because of the animals included.<br />....StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-27399864495963775322010-05-08T22:30:01.960-04:002010-05-08T22:30:01.960-04:00Philip:
Thanks, I do however feel a twinge of envy...Philip:<br />Thanks, I do however feel a twinge of envy over your museum tour. Congratulations on that.Why don't you e-mail me the flyer for that and I will post it on the blog for the readers to see.<br />.........StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-35432507229424963562010-05-08T22:23:09.457-04:002010-05-08T22:23:09.457-04:00Gregory;
Sometimes I am so glad I didn't get w...Gregory;<br />Sometimes I am so glad I didn't get what I deserved!<br />.............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-86638378337447174692010-05-08T22:21:47.379-04:002010-05-08T22:21:47.379-04:00Thank you Linda:
It is often difficult to keep abo...Thank you Linda:<br />It is often difficult to keep above the fray and try simply to do the best you can.Remembering I am here to contribute helps me to do that.<br />..............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-82785104816834619152010-05-08T20:34:04.368-04:002010-05-08T20:34:04.368-04:00What happened to you today? This one is a gem!What happened to you today? This one is a gem!Mary Byromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12647925500872647350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-63507053173920138032010-05-08T20:14:58.859-04:002010-05-08T20:14:58.859-04:00I liked everything about your post. Your daughter...I liked everything about your post. Your daughter sounds like an amazing young woman.<br />Your comments on competition and envy point out a common human frailty. I so much enjoy teaching others, I can't imagine not wanting to share what I know.<br />I'm glad to be a contributor. Your contribution with this blog is huge, even when you're snarly and gnarly.Carol Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630012970904448514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-80748187385056664712010-05-08T11:50:19.277-04:002010-05-08T11:50:19.277-04:00I think a little competition is good. Too much com...I think a little competition is good. Too much competition is very bad ,unproductive and distracting.<br /><br />However, I think positive can come from competition. Say, you see a better painted "tree" for example and your tree doesn't measure up and do your next thought is "I'm going to learn how to paint a much better tree". So competition in moderation can keep one moving, striving forward and help build skill levels and ability .And being a good competitor still doesn't stop one from contributing to others in the field.Competitors often admire one another.<br /><br />However, Envy is evil and one of the seven deadly sins. Envy will kill your artistic soul. Envy brings dissatisfaction, distrust and destruction to personal and professional life. Envy never allows one to contribute. It's about withholding,secrets and wishing others ill. Nasty stuff.mariandioguardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963944767715466681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-75941909577655180422010-05-08T11:46:59.011-04:002010-05-08T11:46:59.011-04:00A wonderful post. How uplifting to hear about your...A wonderful post. How uplifting to hear about your daughter and her work, faith and relationship with God. <br />Thank you for sharing.Teresa Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493755492778334932noreply@blogger.com