tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post126560810160522303..comments2024-02-15T19:34:03.944+00:00Comments on The Hermitage: Mad girls, sung ships, ivy lamps, rooted houses, and the ever-turning...Rima Staineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10044701472535300254noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-38562238212785730042011-02-19T19:26:36.427+00:002011-02-19T19:26:36.427+00:00Found you today from Vainomoinen's picture on ...Found you today from Vainomoinen's picture on Etsy. He looked to me to be a ceramic tile rather than stained glass, but I'm a potter more than a glass person.<br /><br />Wonderful image. I wanted to see more of what makes you tick, and I love what I found! You are truly an old soul, and it was time you put down roots. I love your descriptions of the house and its checking you out - it seems to have gracefully accepted you.<br /><br />An old house in America is probably a hundred years younger than your new abode. Glad you knocked the wheels out from under yourself for a spell. I'll come back and read more of your thoughts and see more of your art, a lot of which disturbs me a bit, which you know!RichKnobSaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06142723412815878976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-41342415075808080222010-10-20T14:34:41.689+01:002010-10-20T14:34:41.689+01:00In October 2010, I have been called back to your o...In October 2010, I have been called back to your old post here on the need for nesting and stability. If not for your decision here, you would not have met Tom and given us the heart-singing words of September and October 2010. But the need for nesting, permanance, stability can also be at odds with love when love is afar. This is a painful truth that I have both known for years and have chosen to suppress. I will continue to bathe in the beauty of your September and October 2010 posts, and for this post only, will pretend that I don't hear you, searching for a way to choose both.Art MusicScienceLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510200927729132745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-28276580681496653492010-06-25T18:25:10.168+01:002010-06-25T18:25:10.168+01:00Dear Rima,
It's months later, but I'm just...Dear Rima,<br />It's months later, but I'm just now so moved and amazed by this post, especially "A girl mad as birds" and the Dylan Thomas poem that inspired it. I started to hear in my mind the song "Me and the Mad Girl" ... actually, even the whole album it came from, Robin Williamson's "A Glint at the Kindling." I hope you know this music already; it seems to truly live in this same beautiful world that you're working in. Thank you much for the inspiration and delight. ~ Lisa Ekströmlisa ekströmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108473330866929172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-14135459209695524402010-04-08T05:24:10.472+01:002010-04-08T05:24:10.472+01:00Ha! I think we once stayed in the cottage you'...Ha! I think we once stayed in the cottage you're living in now. A magical place, indeed. Hope we'll see you when we come in June - can't wait!<br /><br />And know what else? We own a lampshade very like the one you made - only I like yours even better....<br /><br />Also, much love for your Väinämöinen piece - did you hear my "Finland" Sound & Spirit shows?<br /><br />Take care, my dear one, and be well.Ellen Kushnerhttp://www.ellenkushner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-46196632609919623812010-03-29T23:36:08.638+01:002010-03-29T23:36:08.638+01:00I enjoyed all this tremendously - many beautiful w...I enjoyed all this tremendously - many beautiful words and images. Your new home looks s cosy, thank you for showing.Kickcan & Conkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605162404526852924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-77099470296397864522010-03-28T17:19:01.331+01:002010-03-28T17:19:01.331+01:00Hi Rima, I'm sure I've never seen a blog w...Hi Rima, I'm sure I've never seen a blog which received so many kind comments, and there must be a good reason for that... could it be that you are simply a magical spirit, and your profoundly luminous magic comes shining through everything you touch... and we web folk are drawn to that, along the silken threads you cast out into the world...<br /><br />But what will become of the house on wheels ?Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-87718637030461563692010-03-24T23:08:27.523+00:002010-03-24T23:08:27.523+00:00Hey Rima, so look forward to your ramblings.Insigh...Hey Rima, so look forward to your ramblings.Insights into worlds of fables, poems & stories that i would never of known . gorgeous house!Aaron-Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117247266902731571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-64973210899829963822010-03-19T22:06:28.712+00:002010-03-19T22:06:28.712+00:00such a beautiful blog...glad I stumbled across ;-)...such a beautiful blog...glad I stumbled across ;-)jasmoonbutterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13366828448717844852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-38226857902183962452010-03-15T14:22:36.188+00:002010-03-15T14:22:36.188+00:00Wonderful to see you posting again, and happy to s...Wonderful to see you posting again, and happy to see you finding joy and comfort in nesting. You couldn't have chosen a better place - just charming. :)<br /><br />Wishing you much happiness,<br />~ CaroleeCaroleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073291932262018795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-20089451269287198612010-03-14T21:10:31.225+00:002010-03-14T21:10:31.225+00:00This evening just became wonderful at my discovery...This evening just became wonderful at my discovery of your new writings!<br /><br />Its so lovely to hear your voice again!Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-64655716628056824072010-03-14T00:08:54.271+00:002010-03-14T00:08:54.271+00:00Beautiful Thomas poem, lovely artist that you are ...Beautiful Thomas poem, lovely artist that you are to share you new home and musings with us, other spiders in the web of life.<br /><br />Thank you.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-66008322758577082262010-03-13T23:05:15.270+00:002010-03-13T23:05:15.270+00:00Thank you for the beautiful photos of your home an...Thank you for the beautiful photos of your home and the land surrounding it. It is no mystery how your work comes to be so inspired! And you sharing that bit of your world with me has inspired me to want to make something new!Breeneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629481099776912817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-71466781271973662902010-03-13T13:47:28.749+00:002010-03-13T13:47:28.749+00:00Beautiful, magical, inspiring, makes me hope, smil...Beautiful, magical, inspiring, makes me hope, smile and dream. You make this world beautiful, enriched by your art and craft. Thank you.the mad hatterhttp://modelboataddicts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-17314417355171462492010-03-12T22:38:25.299+00:002010-03-12T22:38:25.299+00:00So utterly fascinating, walking through the woods ...So utterly fascinating, walking through the woods and tumbleweed of your life. I loved that moment of sitting with the cows... yes, and walked and carried wood, and had sheep following me all the way, right with you - thankyou!Shaistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259344471712162333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-27725372510543474092010-03-12T12:17:58.926+00:002010-03-12T12:17:58.926+00:00I love everything about your house! What an enchan...I love everything about your house! What an enchanting and soulful place.Laura Ottinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288807715210782239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-42882441873285755602010-03-11T02:14:03.367+00:002010-03-11T02:14:03.367+00:00Oh, I am so happy to see that you have surfaced. ...Oh, I am so happy to see that you have surfaced. And it such a delightful snuggy place. You have deep windowsills for treasures to sit, and books, and stones, and the most wonderful staircase ever. A truly lovely place to shelter your current dreams. And such gorgeous nature outside your door. And of course, hot water straight from the tap can never be dismissed. If we were closer, Edward and I would show up for tea and a long walk. But as it is, I have thought of you often and wished for the best. So happy to hear from you again.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-63271604842191860442010-03-10T21:32:04.957+00:002010-03-10T21:32:04.957+00:00Hi Rima,
Wow, what a beautiful home you have ther...Hi Rima,<br /><br />Wow, what a beautiful home you have there. So magical and enchanting. Thats a really nice place to do your amazingly art-work. You are such an inspiration, such a talent. I wish you all the best in this life.<br />Peace and Magic<br />StinaQueen Of Smålandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462948916327962103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-26958813641841176922010-03-10T18:26:34.894+00:002010-03-10T18:26:34.894+00:00Welcome back dear Rima, I have missed your fables ...Welcome back dear Rima, I have missed your fables and musings! Your home looks enchanting and already full to the brim of the magic of you.<br />Your lanterns filled me with glee.Anthropomorphicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770876473161210783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-91778824529708751762010-03-10T08:16:04.287+00:002010-03-10T08:16:04.287+00:00So happy you are back. Missed your bloggings ever ...So happy you are back. Missed your bloggings ever so much. Your home is cosy, beautiful, inspiring, peaceful. I think it needs a cat :D Look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work. Have a wonderful year in this your new space to create, live, ponder ...Tiffany Gordon Wilsonhttp://sustainingfutures.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-78579613820348695202010-03-09T23:34:48.806+00:002010-03-09T23:34:48.806+00:00Wonderful home Rima! It's like a well-loved bl...Wonderful home Rima! It's like a well-loved blanket that comforts by sight and soothes by touch. <br /><br />Lovely to hear your voice again.<br /><br />best wishes,<br />robertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-56173496746409437032010-03-09T19:19:58.535+00:002010-03-09T19:19:58.535+00:00Oh, congratulations on your new stairs! :) Your ...Oh, congratulations on your new stairs! :) Your posts are always an inspiration, and I am so glad you've found a suitable place to roost. Much, much luck in all that you do. It's good to see you back (since your last post) and exploring again!A. K. Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601483975976721767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-2400648899110171282010-03-09T12:13:58.868+00:002010-03-09T12:13:58.868+00:00thank you rima :)
this is a wonderful post and you...thank you rima :)<br />this is a wonderful post and you sound very settled and in love with your new home and those around you.<br />looking forwards to another post soon :)<br />take care<br />xoxoxolaoi gaul~williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461210264595425112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-70448766168448814562010-03-09T12:02:41.560+00:002010-03-09T12:02:41.560+00:00Just happened upon your blog, and it's lovely....Just happened upon your blog, and it's lovely. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all of the wonderfulness, so I'll end it there. :)Beth Moreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507326859684820743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-51335734351195366542010-03-09T10:11:14.290+00:002010-03-09T10:11:14.290+00:00What a lovely home. It really feels HOME, Rima. No...What a lovely home. It really feels HOME, Rima. Not just HOUSE. There's a big difference. ;-)<br /><br />I'm in the process of grieving HOME vs HOUSE the last few years. So I know how it feels to grieve that topic, in my own way.<br /><br />And I'm one who would not have stayed half as sane if it hadn't been for the loveing web of internet friends who hold me.<br /><br />I hope you are feeling better (you sound better) and that things continue to improve. I hope you let the web of love hold you safe. It really is a powerful gift.<br /><br />((hug))<br /><br />Your story here reminded me of a story I'd love to see you illustrate. Or at least I'd love to have you read it. Maybe one day, when you're bored... just pop over to my blog and let me know and I'll send you the link. It was published in the Witches Journal a few years back, but it's up online for free now. <br /><br />Oh and I found your mini movie (Fish and doll) on YouTube recently and loved it. :-)<br /><br />Spring is coming...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284595314525240584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-1144562771082990562010-03-08T20:58:40.657+00:002010-03-08T20:58:40.657+00:00While I did not get a chance, as of yet, to expres...While I did not get a chance, as of yet, to express my sorrow over the rough roads your journeys have recently taken you, I want to do so now and add that I think you've created for yourself a most marvelous home in which to heal, and grow, and continue on. I first discovered your blog about the time that you were getting ready to set off in your house on wheels, and each subsequent visit has allowed me to see just how lovely that home was. It thrills me, for you, to see your transition to a different home happen in one that is already so full of love and life and you. While there is nothing I can say to alleviate your sorrow, other than to add my voice to the myriad others in saying that you are not alone, I will say that I look forward to continuing to share your adventures through this sight, and the lovely images, of nature and of your own creation, that you will continue to share with us.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.com