Art & Design from the quirky to sublime…
Hello!
An actress for over three decades, a disabling condition – Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (LcSSc) – and the respect that is now given to digital art have enabled me to travel in a different direction. I have always created art of one form or another but now I’m concentrating on Art and Design. (That’s not to say that if an ideal character came along that I was physically capable of performing, whether on stage or television, I wouldn’t leap at the chance – the bug never leaves you!)
This blog contains my ramblings on art, design, theatre, history, food, cinema and more, subjects I love. Whether you’re looking for something beautiful, quirky, modern, nostalgic or romantic, or perhaps just strikingly simple, First Night Design is just the ticket, with theatre-related designs a speciality.
I hope you enjoy reading my blog and I welcome your comments. Please bear in mind that I may not always be able to respond because of ill-health.
Update 5 January 2018: Towards the end of last year I was diagnosed with a second incurable autoimmune condition called Ulcerative Colitis as well as a Hiatus Hernia. Joy of joys!
“Sarah, your work takes on the look of the old masters. Good approach and well done!”
Thank you, artist Skip Willits, for giving me such a beautiful compliment!
Interviews
The Sunday Show – Sarah Vernon – Actress, Artist and Writer
Art
First Night Design
Zazzle Design
Zazzle Vintage
Saatchi Online
See.me
RedBubble
Fine Art America
Flickr
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Writing
Comfort in a Cotton Frock Day 1
Comfort in a Cotton Frock Day 2
Comfort in a Cotton Frock Day 3
Pastoral Lady … A Cautionary Tale
The Railway Carriage – Chapter I – A Taster
My Other Blogs
Rogues & Vagabonds (theatre)
First Night History
Disability: External Links
Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (lcSSc)
Why I use a wheelchair – notes for the hard of thinking… via @rantsfromron
Take care and keep laughing!
Sarah Vernon
So, perhaps this should be addressed to Sarah? I might have correctly deciphered your signature?
I agree with both you and Karen about the circus and I have already been accumulating circus ephemera for a Christmas project I have in mind for many of my friends!
BUT, please help me understand how you layer the images onto the circus poster – I am assuming it is Photoshop or Illustrator (neither do I own or truly understand)
Thanks,
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Thank you for visiting, Mary. Yes, it’s Sarah here! And yes, it’s Photoshop. I cut out the images in PS and add them in layers to the background. Each layer can then be manipulated separately. The software enables you to create all sorts of different effects. To explain more would probably confuse you if you’re not au fait with PS. Have a look at my post Computer as Art Tool: https://firstnightdesign.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/the-computer-as-art-tool/
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Hi, Sarah. Just finished reading a bit on your condition and it sounds extremely frustrating and, of course, potentially life threatening. Not only do we share autoimmune diseases (of different types) but we share the joy of Working with Photocrash, ah, I mean Photoshop :). I’m an amateur graphic artist and video creator, as well. I wish you well in your health and your efforts in the art world. You do wonderful work (I hate to call it work, when it’s so much fun).
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Hello Kip (love that name!). Great to hear you use the word ‘frustrating’ rather than talk about pain or suffering or such. The frustration is certainly the worst aspect of these conditions. Bless you for your compliments, your following and caring and making me laugh about Photocrash. Yes, the word work, if you love what you do, is a complete misnomer. Take care. Sarah
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Thanks for the props on the name. It came from a TV show back just before I was born about a child named Kip who was a Dennis the Menace type. I’ve lived up to it, too, lol. I always use the word frustration referring to my particular condition because there isn’t any real pain involved, there’s just a lot of numbness and dysfunctional body parts and systems. Suffering I reserve for those so destitute that it makes you want to cry just seeing their conditions. Oh, I’ve gone and rambled on in a comment again (another affliction of mine). Take care of you, Sarah. From Me. [8>])
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These are gorgeous designs, and thanks for visiting my site. I have to say that I have made an error with your comment somehow and lost it, which is why it’s not up on my ‘Exposure’ post. Don’t be offended, I can be pretty rubbish with computers at times. Feel free to try again!
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Bless you, Gabriella, for visiting and leaving a comment. Your compliment has made my day! As for computers, I can also be rubbish, even though I’ve been dealing with them for some years. I’m not in the least offended.
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Thank you very much for the follow! My deepest curtsey to you! n*
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I am honoured by your curtsey and respond in kind. Who can sustain the deepest curtsey!?
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Egads! We’ll have to let my knees decide! How’re yours?
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Ah, I was hoping you wouldn’t ask that!
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Hello First Night Design Cards,
I know it is the 12th of January, but I hope it is not too late to wish you a wonderful New Year. May 2013 bring you more happiness, love, and success. I would like to thank you because you continue following my blog. I hope my blog posts do not disappoint and that your visits in there have been a joyful ride. Thank you again, many blessings and much love to you. 🙂
Subhan Zein
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It’s never too late! Lovely to see you here and I’m so pleased you are now following me. Your blog never disappoints! Blessings to you too!
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Thank you very much, many blessings and much love to you, my friend. 🙂
Subhan Zein
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Dear Sarah,
Thank you for adding “The Poor Dog Had None! to your “Posts I Like” section. I am really pleased and flattered (and of course I have no idea how to do this on WordPress). I am enjoying your site no end.
Thanks again,
Again
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My pleasure!
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Thank you so much for stopping my blog, liking and following 😃I really appreciate 😃
Great blog you have! Looking forward to see more your posts😃
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Bless your heart and thank you likewise.
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I’ve recently switched my food blog over to be self-hosted which I hope will make it more user-friendly in the future. As a result, if you were following Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen via email, WordPress, or using RSS feeds through Google Reader or some other way, you are no longer subscribed. If you wish to continue receiving future posts from my blog you will need to re-subscribe. Sorry for the inconvenience, Teresa.
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Thank you, Teresa, for letting me know.
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I came up with a tasty chicken salad for you. So just let me know when you are ready.
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Sounds delicious.
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Very nice to meet you and I’m looking forward to getting into your site. I do want to thank you, not only for visiting mine, but for starting at the beginning – not many people do that.
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Lovely to meet you too. I’m so glad you liked one of my posts so that I could find your blog. I’m fascinated by war and its affects on people so that your blog is right up my street.
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you are so incredibly talented!
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That’s a great compliment. Thank you so much!
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You are welcome x
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Love your vintage creativity!
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Thanks so much, sf!
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I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award. http://bulanlifestyle.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/honouring-awards-better-late-than-never/
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What a surprise – thank you very much! I probably won’t be able to respond in kind until the New Year but yours is my first Christmas present!
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I am glad you think that.For me it was like my Christmas present to you. Happy holidays and see you next year!
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Lovely! When I return the compliment, it will be my New Year present to you.
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thank you x
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It is a pleasure to read and follow your work also to meet you nearly every where I go. Thank you for your support which I appreciate very much.
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The feeling is mutual, Doron. I hope you’re having a lovely day.
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Always we are here and alive.. you too 🙂
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Thanks for popping over, FND. I have noticed you over at World of Film. Regards from Norfolk, Pete.
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Pleasure, Pete. I meant to explore your blog before when we both commented on podcasts at A World of Film. Thanks for visiting. Sarah
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As you like film, can I recommend this site to you? I have even been published on it, so I have ulterior motives!
http://curnblog.com/
Best wishes, Pete.
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You can indeed recommend it! I shall investigate forthwith. Thank you.
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Hi Sarah – glad to put a name with the blog! You really have elevated blogging to an art form. Wow. Just wow. Your creativity indeed overflows. Plus, I just love this tag line…
Art & Design from the quirky to sublime…
Thanks for visiting me so I could follow the bread crumbs back to you! (after I came down from my Disneyland hangover)
It’s a pleasure,
Stephanie
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Your words are balm to the soul, Stephanie. I’m extremely glad our breadcrumbs found each other. (I can’t think of anything worse than a Disney hangover – how do I avoid such?) Thank you.
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Hi, I just stumbled across your beautiful and inspirational blog, I’ve had a wonderful time reading your posts. I’ve signed up to follow and can’t wait to read more. Thank you.
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I’m delighted you have enjoyed yourself here. I have had a similar time reading your Regency parodies and followed you back! Thank you.
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Hello again, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to read all those posts and liking them all, I’m so glad you have enjoyed reading them.
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It was such a pleasure, Rebecca. I hope the next part is coming sooooon!
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Thank you for liking my posts.
I also like the look of what I see on your site. I’ll be back.
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That’s lovely to hear, Candia. After looking at your site, I shall also be back!
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Thank-you for following my blog. All the best to you. Renee 🙂
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Pleasure, Renee.
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I can’t wait to explore your site more. When I have more time. From what I see you’re a woman after my own heart! Thank you for following my blog. 😀
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Thank you for following mine!
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Just had a most enjoyable browse on your site. You have some wonderful work here. Such a talented & creative lady! I adore your vintage work especially. 🙂
I notice you’re using POD sites, I just joined FAA myself, hoping to raise a little cash. I’d be interested to know if you’ve made any sales on these sites, or do you have any tips to share?
Thank you for following my blog, I look forward to viewing more of your lovely work. 🙂
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Thank you so much for the follow you have bestowed on my blog, it is really appreciated and I am pleased to welcome you aboard. If you have any suggestions or requests just drop me a line. Now I better go and find more about your artistic life, MM 🍀
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Pleasure! I’ve just been admiring your tulip photographs – stunning.
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Hi! Thanks so much for visiting and following my blog. I look forward to seeing more of your posts. Anne
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Thank you for visiting! Your recipes look oh so delicious!
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You are welcome. Thank you for such a nice comment!
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🙂
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Beautiful and delicious. I could lose myself here for days. Thank you for following Daytripper Sippers. I love how you see the world.
Similar to you, photography and waking up to my corner of Australia have become my peace. CC
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Peace is so important. If only we realised when we are younger how much we need it, if only to gird the loins before setting out on the next youthful adventure! Thank you for the compliments.
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Hi! Thanks for stopping by ritaLOVEStoWRITE and for the follow. I’ve been looking around your blog…. very interesting! I love the art work. Thanks for sharing your gift.
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My pleasure! I’m thrilled you like the artwork.
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Thanks for visiting and following my blog. I enjoyed reading your blog and will check back soon to finish reading the rest.
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Thank you, Neil. Your healthy recipes look very inviting!
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Hi Sarah. Thanks for visiting my blog and the follow. I love the vintage look of your artwork. I too enjoy an array of art and craft projects.
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Bless you, Bobbi, for visiting and I’m pleased we’re both fans of vintage.
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Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Pleasure, mspollycrafter!
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Sarah just wanted to say thanks for checking out my blog and for the follow. I like your style of art work and will be checking back often to see what your up to..
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Thank you, Brian. I’m delighted you like my style. Hope to see you soon.
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Thanks so much for following my blog, Oh, the Places We See. It means a lot that someone as artistic as you would consider it worthy of your time. Thanks for joining the family! http://ohtheplaceswesee.com
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You’re too kind, Rusha! Thank you.
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Hello! I so appreciate your following my “Randa Lane…” haiku blog! I could never create the exquisite art that is your gift and talent, but with my words I would hope that I do some good in the world. *smile* I would love it if you could comment from time to time, as comments help me do a better job. Finally, your site is just exquisite…a blessing for the eyes and for the heart!
With Respect and Admiration,
Ron
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You’re very kind, Ron. Thank you so much.
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Thanks so much for the follow!
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Pleasure.
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Hi! I just wanted to say thank you for the follow, I really, really appreciate it 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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Thanks for following my blog! Great work of art you are doing here. Keep riding the carriage!
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I will! Much thanks, Michael.
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Thanks for the follow!
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Pleasure, Lizzie.
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Thank you for recently following my blog. The best to you with your art, acting, writing and especially in your health. I hope you regain your health. I can totally relate to you on the health issues as I have some too that have limited me lately from doing more things I enjoy.
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Bless your for your comments, Joyce. I’m unlikely to regain my health, alas, but as long as I can keep it in check, I’ll be happy! I hope you are able to deal with your problems and keep strong and positive. Thank you for visiting.
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Thank you, also. It is my faith that helps keep me looking at the positive. It is easy to get down about health issues that linger on. It is harder to get up and keep going, but with God’s hep it can be done. That is our hope, in HIm. God bless you.
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Thanks for the follow.
Art and acting are the two things that take you to heights.
All the best.
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Heights but not necessarily a living! Thank you for visiting and commenting.
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Hi Sarah, Thank you for following my blog, http://www.englishmanual.wordpress.com. That’s given me a chance to explore your fascinating blog. Love it! You have all sorts of talent!
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It’s a pleasure, merridy2013. Thank you for your lovely comments!
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Thanks for the like!
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I mean for the follow 🙂
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Understood! You’re welcome.
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Thank you for the follow! ^..^
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Pleasure!
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What a wonderful blog–I look forward to perusing! and thank you for following mine! 🙂
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Glad to hear it, Mandy. I hope you continue enjoying what you see!
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Wow – what a delight to find this blog – very much looking forward to delving more! and thank you for the follow! Every good wish to you for health and work!
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Thank you very much, Katy. I look forward to delving and diving into your blog!
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Thank you so much for following my blog thus leading me to yours – I am SO enjoying reading through your posts and look forward to many more! 🙂
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How lovely of you to say so, Joanne. Thank you.
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Hi! Thank you so much for liking my stuff, you inspire me to continue on the path to light, following my flow, which has been rather blocked lately, also by self sabotage… Thank you for your beautiful art!
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Thank you, Marina. I know self-sabotage all too well! Good luck with the flow!
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Thanks for the follow on Laura’s Lens. I look forward to seeing all that you have to offer to inspire and uplift through the arts!
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You’re welcome, Laura, and thanks to you too!
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Thank you for following my blog. You have some really interesting stuff here…hope you don’t mind if I follow along. ~ Dave
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As if! Follow along all you like, Dave!
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🙂
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Thank you for following my blog recently. I hope you enjoy it.
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Pleasure, Deb. I’m looking forward to discovering more of your blog.
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Hi, Sarah! Thank you for following my blog! Yours is lovely. I enjoyed looking at the elegant, personal artwork. I wish you the best of luck with your condition and hope you continue to find joy in art 🙂 . Take care — Matt
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Thank you so much, Matt. I hope I continue to find joy in art too!
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Thank you so much for following my blog; I’ve just had the best time looking all over your blog. A lot of great things here, and I look forward to our connection here for a lot of art and creativity time.
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That’s beautiful to hear, Angeline – thank you!
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Nice to meet you! Thanks for noticing! What a lovely site you have here! 🙂
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A pleasure to follow you. I’m thrilled to hear you like mine!
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Hi, Thank you for stop by! you have lots of nice work here 🙂
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Much thanks!
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Forgive me for not yet replying to your lovely comments recently. I hope to do so over the next couple of days. I’m exhausted and my connection is being very irritating. In the meantime, I hope you have a relaxing and uplifting weekend!
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Gosh, what a relief that I’ve now answered you all! Now I’ve relaxed.
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Hello Sarah. I just wanted to drop by and thank you for following my blog and wish you the best of luck in all your future blogging. I also wanted to mention that your artwork is very delicate and beautiful. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you for your lovely compliments!
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Thanks for travelling past my blog. I look forward to sharing a blogging journey. Steve…
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Pleasure!
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Hi Sarah!
Thanks for following my blog Tree at alivetree.wordpress.com
Wow…I’d love to have the talent and motivation to do art and spread beauty in the world through colors and visuals.
God Bless!
Paula
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You’re welcome, Paula!
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Thank you for taking the time to explore my blog and choosing to follow! Hope I can live up to expectations. Look forward to viewing and learning more about you and your work.
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It’s a pleasure, Penny.
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good eve, my dear,
i was updating some earlier-in-the-year posts and reading comments from my lovely readers. i came across our exchanges and wondered if i had followed up to see what your ‘about’ page said about your own health issues. i do deeply apologize for my shortcomings in this! I remember reading this but see i didn’t leave you a comment that i saw as i skimmed thru. Quite remiss of me! i am sure you felt my apparent lack of care. please forgive me my lack of cognitive functioning at times! Oy!
I hope you are doing well and enjoying life as we go into spring/summer. And i hope you are feeling well enough to do all that your heart desires. i want to catch up on the blogs i read now that i have time again… i look forward to reading your offerings of late. 😉
much love to youxxx
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I didn’t feel the lack at all so fret not! Sorry for the late reply but, as you know, my computer has been poorly but now that we are reunited, I’m catching up!
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Hello again! I just wanted to say that I can’t thank you enough for re-blogging my stories, and for your wonderful, kind comments (such massive compliments, I was speechless). It means so much to get such huge encouragement and to know that you are enjoying reading them. Enormous Thanks. Take care. Rebecca
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It’s such fun reading your work that it really is a pleasure!
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Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Sunshine Award.
More about this nomination is at
http://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2014/05/02/sunshine-award-thanks-eye-dancers/
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How very lovely! Thank you so much. I am a little behind on catching up with awards, not least because of this latest setback with a poorly computer but I will get to it eventually!
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Hi, the award is for helping bloggers, not for hurrying them 🙂
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🙂 Just what I needed to hear!
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🙂
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Thank you ever so much for following my blog some time back. My apologies for the delayed response. Blessings to you!
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Pleasure! Don’t worry about the delay – I’ve been mostly offline this last month with a sick computer!
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These are pretty amazing. The ‘kiss Me Santa’ one for example how is that done? By hand? How?
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Thank you! Most of my work is what you might call collage in that I collect various images – my own or public domain – and meld them together. Some are done with painting or drawing software and some are a mix of the two methods. Various pieces end up being true collage while others I blend into a picture that stands on its own. I work digitally because of disability.
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Very nice indeed.
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🙂
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Gorgeous! I love this one!
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Thank you!
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I lost my blog yesterday and decided it was a good time to start a new one, but I have to start over. Hope you’ll re-follow so we can stay in touch 🙂
Mandy http://healingbeyondsurvival.wordpress.com/
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Of course. What a nightmare!
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Technology is not one of my talents!
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Hello there, Sarah! Just tuned in; your blog is so pretty I gave you a follow. If you’d like, visit me at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com and join the fun! Thanks and have a great day 🙂
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Thank you, Jacob. I hope you’ll be happy to know that I’ve joined the fun!
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I remain a fan and so much so that I have nominated you for the “Inspiring Blogger Award”!
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What can I say except thank you very much! I’m touched. I have a backlog of awards to acknowledge so, as Scott said in rather different circumstances, I may be some time!
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Nice reading about you
Thanks for visiting my blog. Be in touch. Browse through the category sections, I feel you may find something of your interest.
Please visit my new blog if possible, hope you like it 🙂
http://ajaytaobotanicalblog.wordpress.com/
thank you so much dear 🙂
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Thank you! I shall explore your blog with pleasure.
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Thank you very much dear 🙂
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Nice photo! 🙂
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You’re very kind, sir!
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Heh am I? That isn’t what I hear in the blogosphere lmao… 🙂
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That’s because they’re all too precious and up their own proverbials.
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Glad, that I found your blog and thousand thanks that moorezart nominated you for the versatile blogger award…otherwise I would not have found you.
Warm greetings from Vera 🙂
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I’m very flattered. Thanks so much! I’m following you too.
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Hello there Sarah! I’ve nominated you for Versatile Blogger Award: http://moorezart.wordpress.com/2014/07/31/versatile-blogger-award-a-belated-thank-you/
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Another one?! Bless you. One day I’ll catch up! No connection at the moment so contorting my body to accommodate access at the local cafe. Far from pain-free!
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I hate it when that happens and it has happened to me too many times – floating in the ocean with an inadequate rudder! No worries and reciprocating is not at all necessary. To me these are like gifts to bless others!
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Thank you so much for re-posting my work on Twitter. xo
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Pleasure!
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Well I like your blog. Am enjoying looking it over. Thank you for having visited and left a trail of bread crumbs back to your site so I might enjoy it.
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I’m delighted to hear that and the feeling is mutual.
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I just love your blog & nominated it for the “one lovely blog award”-Heather
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Heather, that’s so sweet of you and thank you! I still need to do a post explaining why but I’ve become an award-free blog as I simply can’t keep up! When I do write said post, I will make sure I include a link to you and your site. My apologies.
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Sarah, I’m trying to come up with a Christmas gift idea for my adult daughter–and thought of you. (The piece of yours I’m still planning on for myself is Manuscript, that intertwines writing and music.) My daughter is both a successful print journalist and (non professional) ballerina. Do you have anything in your cache of gems that you’d suggest? (Or maybe this sparks an idea for a new project! 🙂 )
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Let me think on it. Funnily enough, I’ve been pondering on a ballet-themed design for some while! I’m thrilled you’ve come to me. 😀
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Sarah, the more I read about you and the more of your writing I read, the more I find you a deeply interesting and dynamic woman. I think I shall have to come back continually to probe further and relish in the delight of your talents. Cheers to you!
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I shall make sure those words are engraved on my tombstone. Thank you, Shelley. We shall relish together!
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Thank you for stopping by my blog (atrivialmindatwork.com). I enjoyed visiting yours and will be following to keep up with your posts and your unique insights! Thanks again. Stop by anytime.
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My pleasure and I’ve just stopped by again and followed you back!
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Thank you for visiting my blog, reading some poems and becoming a follower. I look forward to exploring your lovely blog some more. Best wishes, Mary
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Likewise!
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Like what your doing, lovely ideas and beautifully made.
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Thank you, Cheryle!
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Hope you’re coping well with your condition. Best wishes!!
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That’s sweet of you. I’m coping as well as can be expected! Thank you for the follow.
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Great posts hope you are well will follow
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Congratulations, Sarah!
I have nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award!
More information about this award is at: http://wp.me/p2Oumz-BX
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Sarah…I have scheduled this post to come out Monday 12/15/2014 at 8:00 A.M. Central time US. Thanks!
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Just catching up as I have my new computer in my hot little paws! I’m very honoured that you should have nominated me. In fact, I’ve become an award-free blog but I shall add your link to my Award Free page. Thanks again, Patrick.
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Perfect!! You deserve it with all of your informative posts!!
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Thank you for visiting my blog and liking one of my posts. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Thank you finding my blog, I am starting to pick up and getting back to a little blogging today…The pain level that I have had has been intolerable I have not been able to think at all. Bone pain is worse than child birth I reckon..
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Oh my. I feel for you. Take it easy.
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Hi Sarah, Just to let you know that I have nominated you for two awards, here’s the link to find out more: https://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com/2015/02/09/two-lovely-awards-real-neat-and-premio-dardos/
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Oops, just noticed your blog is award free so no worries! Never mind, glad I nominated you anyway.
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Don’t worry, Marjorie! I’ve added your link to award-free page.
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Just stopping by. I hope you have a great one! 🙂
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You too, Jason! 🙂
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Hi just stop by your beautiful blog! Thanks for the like on my blog! I love digital Art especially collages, I do myself all the collages on my website I love digital Art beside my jewelry, Please feel free to stop by…Right now I follow you!
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Thank you so much, Carolina. I thought I’d already followed you after finding you via Jason’s link post. I found I hadn’t but I’ve rectified it now!
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Thank you for the follow I really enjoy your blog too! Keep in touch…
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Don’t feel obligated to accept, but you have a wonderful blog and want to let others know they should check your work out 🙂 Dohttps://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/awards-three-of-a-different-kind/
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You’re a sweetie, Alex! Much thanks.
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Just wanted to let you know how cool a site you have 🙂 https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/awards-three-of-a-different-kind/
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Thanks so much for the recent comment on http://befree2love.com/! Your blog is beautiful! Lovely to meet you.
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Thank you so much, FreeBryd!
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Dear Sarah, thank you for following my blog on art and it is a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to exploring your artwork and posts on theater. I was a theater major once myself– mainly I am fond of Shakespeare, Brecht, Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekov, O’Neil and Williams although I also love Caryl Churchill. Best, k
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It’s a pleasure, K, and thank you for following back! Most of my theatre posts are at my blog, Rogues & Vagabonds: roguesandvagabonds.wordpress.com. Enjoy the rest of the week!
Sarah
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Hi, Sarah! Thanks so much for following my blog. I will reciprocate since I find yours very interesting. I love art and making things too, although I must be the world’s worst actress, in spite of being made to play all male roles at school, since I was the tallest in my class! I also suffer from a boring disease (Lyme) so I feel for you. Interesting that you live in Crete – should you ever feel like/have the time to do a short guest post for me about life/the theatre/the situation there, I would be delighted!
All the best, Marina
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I feel for you suffering from Lyme’s. There are a lot of us decrepit people about on the internet, I’ve discovered! When I have a moment, I’d love to do a guest post for you. Thanks so much for the follow.
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Thank God for the Internet! And the iPad, which allows one to work lying on the sofa. I’ll wait to hear from you – all the best!
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Thank you for following my blog!
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Pleasure. I don’t follow everyone who follows me but there are lots of goodies on your blog!
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Your blog is so fascinating.
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Thank you! I’ve just been looking at yours and think you might be interested in one of my other blogs: https://roguesandvagabonds.wordpress.com/ since you’re film-crazy.
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Thank you for the link, and checking my blog out.
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Hi Sarah, just to let you know that I have nominated you for the #Girllove Challenge, in case you’d like to take part, or read the post here’s the link:
https://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/girllove-blog-challenge/
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That’s so lovely of you, Marge, and I much appreciate the honour. I’m award-free but anyone who’s kind enough to nominate me gets added to the list on my post explaining why I no longer accept awards – https://firstnightdesign.wordpress.com/2014/11/22/first-night-design-and-the-oscar-goes-to/. I’ll be adding a link to your post there shortly.
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Thanks Sarah, that’s quite alright. Thanks for adding my link. 🙂
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I found your link at Carolina’s meet and greet. I’m loving your quirky and original art. Look forward to exploring your blog more.
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Thank you so much for visiting and following, Jennifer – I’m delighted to have you aboard, as it were. I’m off to explore your blog now!
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Thank you Sarah! Great to connect with you. Look forward to exploring your blog. 💗
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Love your blog! Thanks for reading mine.
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Thanks so much and for the follow!
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Hi, thanks so much for stopping over at my blog, Lynne’s Recipe Trails and for the “like’. Looking forward to visiting your blog. Take care. 🙂
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My pleasure, Lynne!
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Thank you for stopping by my blog.
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Pleasure.
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Dear Sarah, thank you so much for affording me the opportunity to connect with your most beautiful & delicate blog,it s very much appreciated,I look forward to reading your posts & sharing them,once again lovely to meet you…Pat Carroll, artinmanyforms
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What a lovely compliment, Pat. I’m looking forward to your posts too!
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Your designs are gorgeous, Sarah! Shared this across my pages 😊
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Bless you, Tina. I can’t keep up with you!
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No worries, Sarah; I’m often told that. But I better slow down if I’m going to get my next book published!
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I’m getting an Error 404 message (whatever that means) when I hit Like on your Jane Austen post.
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I’ve deleted it now because while I was able to read the whole article without a subscription, Beetley Pete told me he was having a problem. I clicked the link and had the same problem. Bloody irritating as it was a very interesting article that rather put paid to the notion that she didn’t say anything about contemporary wars and so on in her novels. Sorry to disappoint.
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I just thought I’d let you know in case it was a mistake somehow.
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Thank you. I appreciate it.
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Good for Jason. Now I’ve found you, too
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So all’s well with the world!
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🙂
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A wonderful blog. Just found you. I moved to France this year for health reasons and started my blog. Finding my feet for that and how to manage my unwell days. I am looking forward to reading about your cards as I would love to create with my floral and landscape work. Photoshop installed but yet to fathom layers etc. I feel a little daunted by my new life. I think your posts will help give some inspiring support. Regards Judi
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I hope they will help, Judi. I’ve come back to the UK and my health and I are missing Crete! I’m not posting so much these days for health reasons but there are lots of posts to look back to! I wish you luck and strength and thank you for such a lovely compliment!
Sarah
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Well I wish you well and hope you can post when you feel you can. Health does come first and a bit of compromise. The weather in France is proving good for my asthma but the back problem an issue. So I think lots of blog reading and tea is the only solution! Regards for now. Judi
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Good luck, Judi!
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A memorial to Sarah Vernon compiled by her closest friends: A PASSION FOR THEATRE https://pipparathborne.wordpress.com/2021/01/30/a-passion-for-theatre/
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