tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post5173750666426269679..comments2024-02-24T02:44:59.075-08:00Comments on Merikay's Dream : Closing Down a Lifetime of WorkMerikayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-47473440660696618072012-12-02T09:15:27.465-08:002012-12-02T09:15:27.465-08:00Good reminder to keep in touch with the feelings. ...Good reminder to keep in touch with the feelings. Things on paper aren't what they are all plumped up and 3D. Thanks.The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-56057928675477489812012-11-30T21:06:42.574-08:002012-11-30T21:06:42.574-08:00Perversity of the world: after getting to this poi...Perversity of the world: after getting to this point, Merikay got two orders today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-6503027547582985512012-11-30T07:51:39.807-08:002012-11-30T07:51:39.807-08:00It sounds like you have picked the right time and ...It sounds like you have picked the right time and that you are ready to make the change. That doesn't mean that you will never have moments of regret or sadness though, but just try to remember that they are part of the cycle of life.<br /><br />I feel certain that you will find something else to nurture your creativity. In fact I just looked at a blog where the woman was making tiny crochet "heads" mounted on cards. They are cute! And very portable. You are bound to find something similar that stirs your heart - when it is time.<br />(http://greedyforcolour.blogspot.ca/)<br /><br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496816387781623642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-12875311663768743212012-11-29T19:55:58.287-08:002012-11-29T19:55:58.287-08:00A great thought provoking blog for sure. You have ...A great thought provoking blog for sure. You have shown us many of your talents, one being writing. You will find your way but at least you know you are ready. Good Luck.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724700224950067703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-73642953661438165952012-11-29T18:58:34.373-08:002012-11-29T18:58:34.373-08:00Transitions...they never end. It seems all of lif...Transitions...they never end. It seems all of life is a transition of one sort or another. But with your artistic soul you will find many new ways to be creative, some you might even enjoy more than the animal heads. It's no doubt a tough decision, and bittersweet, but you will always have your art in some form.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-78709681688758273822012-11-29T16:28:45.464-08:002012-11-29T16:28:45.464-08:00See, I'm coming into this late--my family just...See, I'm coming into this late--my family just had a great time looking at your animal heads. I absolutely understand turning a new way, even when it's bittersweet. I think you're going to make this an epic adventure, and I'll bet you'll discover new outlets for your talent!<br /><br />KrisMumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018218539392699050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-44570991673995343312012-11-29T14:35:22.927-08:002012-11-29T14:35:22.927-08:00I cried as I dismantled my studio. Taking my huge...I cried as I dismantled my studio. Taking my huge work surface to one of the barns to be used as just "plain ole" cabinets (after John had used the circular saw to divide the work surface into four sections was the hardest thing about selling the house and moving out of the studio. I feel for you. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-80710843176940396662012-11-29T08:00:03.103-08:002012-11-29T08:00:03.103-08:00What an exciting time! You've captured it so w...What an exciting time! You've captured it so well in this post. What a gift that the universe provided you in that phone call -- a timely opportunity to check your feelings. Love it!<br /><br />Follow your heart!Paul and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236102580496167796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-21728290304296146282012-11-29T07:19:34.805-08:002012-11-29T07:19:34.805-08:00What a great post. I'm one of the lucky ones -...What a great post. I'm one of the lucky ones - I was so excited to retire. Somehow working for the IRS didn't lend itself to a whole lot of enjoyment. Even though I liked what I did, I don't miss it at all. And I have no doubt your talent is going to explode in a new direction in the near future.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-34689428823511131992012-11-29T07:11:58.589-08:002012-11-29T07:11:58.589-08:00While I enjoyed your story, it got me thinking. No...While I enjoyed your story, it got me thinking. No, when I retired, I wasn't at all sad to give up so many years of sitting behind a desk writing policies and job descriptions and trying to solve people's problems. I was glad to get away from that desk. Now, of course, I'm back behind a desk with my computer, writing policies and minutes of meetings and trying to solve people's problems in our RV park. As Board Secretary, I'm up to my ears in writing! But good for you! It's the right step for you, and you are taking it.Jerry and Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381487159402842587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-20154300240551621542012-11-29T06:05:31.112-08:002012-11-29T06:05:31.112-08:00Your post made me think of the many transitions I ...Your post made me think of the many transitions I passed through in my lifetime. They're not always easy, but something new and exciting always seems to appear on the horizon. A good thought provoking post. Thanks.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-81935666455002333662012-11-29T04:46:01.823-08:002012-11-29T04:46:01.823-08:00You are lucky that you loved your "work."...You are lucky that you loved your "work." I'm sure you'll find another creative outlet if you find you miss the animal heads. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-88763968956779532072012-11-29T04:19:34.732-08:002012-11-29T04:19:34.732-08:00you can always leave the door cracked..you can always leave the door cracked..heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-43685120548434008032012-11-29T03:40:05.492-08:002012-11-29T03:40:05.492-08:00Good for you in rolling with the changes in an org...Good for you in rolling with the changes in an organized pre-planned way. Best thing to do in the long run.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-73995268359227169842012-11-28T21:46:27.731-08:002012-11-28T21:46:27.731-08:00A realistic and well conceived self assessment, Me...A realistic and well conceived self assessment, Merikay. You will do fine because you know yourself. I hope I will be as prescient as I approach retirement in a few months.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-86164982142595347492012-11-28T21:01:08.812-08:002012-11-28T21:01:08.812-08:00I was just talking to our daughter Hannah the othe...I was just talking to our daughter Hannah the other day about this time of life is a two fold. Happy about the excitement that is coming and sooo sad about what is being left behind. I had many things I felt crushed about leaving when we go in April, but miraculously when we were at Hardin Ridge photography bit me and I fell in love. Now the Cradle of Forestry has asked my permission to link my blog to their national website because of the pictures I took at Hardin Ridge. BOY I did NOT see that coming. I am hoping it expands into more opportunities for us. I hope when you close the door on your art work another one opens with great excitement like it happened for me. With your talent I'm sure it will. From the comments on your comforter you might be able to make them and sell them. Sorry.... I didn't intend to write a blog on your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143950983476086003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-76357255989572882682012-11-28T20:47:14.434-08:002012-11-28T20:47:14.434-08:00It is difficult to make such a major change, but I...It is difficult to make such a major change, but I am sure you will come up with a more portable art to do while traveling. In 2008, when I sold my business I was very happy to find a buyer, but I still cried the day I walked out of the office for the last time. It was time for a change and was the right decision.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.com