We Shot the Cherubs!

Today I am blogging about the attitudes of the kids depicted in the We Shot the Cherbus Poster.  This original art poster by Darlene Graeser really captures the expression of my kids that no one else usually sees.

This morning, I was, however, able to photograph almost EXACTLY the same look of "angst" from my soon-to-be 14 year old as she stood by her name on the Honor Roll Sheet at the middle school. The second click of my camera captured the "smile" she shows everyone else.  I can't wait to choose which one to send to "grandma"! :-)  Does anyone else out there know what I'm talking about?????

Robin
AKA: Darlene's "Binky"
and in fact, I will now sign all my blogs as "Binky" as that is just such an endearing term that I absolutely love.

Not Your Typical Hallmark Sympathy Card

Still thinking about death and dying.  Do you know someone who has lost a loved one recently?  I think Darlene Graeser's Oye Vay greeting cards - based on the original canvas painting "A Divine Oye Vay", really expresses a unique view on the connection between angels, earth, and those we've lost.  This is not the typical sympathy card.  The expression on the angel's faces make me want to believe they are just as sad.  Which other cards do you think would make good sympathy cards.  And what about sending sympathy cards that are more upbeat, like "Angels At Work".  Can we believe they are at work, even if someone close to us dies suddenly and unexpectedly.  Just some thoughts of mine.

Tell me what you think?

Again - Darlene's Faithful Assistant,
Robin

A Divine Oye Vay

A Divine Oye Vay

This blog is dedicated to the Poster of the Original Painting, a Divine Oye Vay.  The mood here is sad.  The angels are crying.  For the author of this blog, Robin, Darlene's Assistant, (affectionately known as "binky") this mood pretty much sums up the past month.  A good friend of mine passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, and has left kind of a mess for his widow (my best friend) and their two children.  The angels, to me, reflect the loss for them, and the mess he left, and the whole sad, sad situation.  But the fact that they are still watching, and are connecting the two worlds, gives me hope.  I love this poster right now.  

Check it out at http://www.unconsciousoncanvas.com/A_Divine_Oey_Vay_Poster_p/poster-8.htm

I would love to hear your comments!  How does it affect you?  What does it mean to you?