You may remember that a while back I dedicated my post ‘May the Singing Never Be Done’ to Britt, life/history enthusiast, blogger, and author of Nola Fran Evie.
Nola Fran Evie http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSYBLAA/
BUT the dedication to Britt came with a proviso…..that she locate the Totem Pole by Chief Lelooska in Portland, the replica of which stands near Christchurch Airport.
Britt took up the challenge with her usual gusto, and is about to reveal all in a forthcoming post on her blog, A Physical Perspective. I can scarcely wait to hear what she discovered, and how. Whilst she was off searching for the Totem Pole, Britt decided to issue her own challenge to me (tit for tat 😉 ). My challenge? To write a guest post for her regular series the Life Enthusiast Chronicles.
Gulp! I thought. But I gave it a go. Here is the result, my first guest blog. After my initial ‘gulp’, I thoroughly enjoyed writing for Britt’s Chronicles. Have fun with me and the sheep, and please remember to bookmark Britt’s blog if you want to find out more about the Totem Pole challenge.
Last month Andrea Stephenson of Harvesting Hecate revealed how crucial it is to remain curious in life, to explore every piece of the world, inside and out. In my monthly series, The Life Enthusiast Chronicles, beautiful beings from all over the world explain why life is so awesome to them.
This month I’m overjoyed to bring you guys Gallivanta from Silkannthreades all the way from New Zealand. Gallivanta’s blog is always playful, positive, intelligent, and inspiring. Even simple photos from her garden seem to awaken something special in all of her readers, including yours truly. Her youthful zeal shines through her words and I always leave her blog smiling big.
To show you all one example of what a lively woman she is, back at the end of July Gallivanta sent me on a totem pole quest in Portland. Yep, a totem pole quest. I’ll write about my discovery…
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You are so good at making me smile! Lovely guest post!
Thank you Ann-Christine. I love to see a good smile. Your avatar smile is lovely. 🙂
A wonderful guest post! Our blogging community brings out our individual voices in a ways that celebrates our connections across the globe! Enjoyed the sheep.
Thank you Clanmother. I love the way we can inspire and encourage each other. Two years ago I wouldn’t have dreamed of being able to write a guest post.
This post is as beautiful as the sheep! ❤ ❤
Thank you Cindy. Glad you enjoyed my story. 🙂
A good read, if a little sad, Ann. Fully compensated for by the ewe. Where do I sign up to adopt one? 🙂
That is a very good question, Jo. I think you may have to sign up your local yarn bombers to make one for you, but how one does that I don’t know because these yarn bombers are a secretive lot. Here’s another tale to compensate for the ‘sad’. Today I saw a family in a busy neigbourhood street out walking their pet lamb. It had a proper harness and, from a distance, I thought it was a dog; but, no, it was a lamb. A very unusual sight in a city suburb. It made me smile.
I may just go and ‘collar one’ from the farmer’s field up the road and take it for a wander, Ann. 🙂 Raise a few eyebrows! Thanks for the smile.
Yes, then, you can tell us about it on your next Monday walk!
Beautiful post…
Thank you Nihar.
What a great Life Enthusiast post! Thoroughly enjoyable 😀
Thanks Dianne !
You did a good job of explaining how it all knits together and how the yarn unravels.
Thank you Steve. I appreciate your comment and language play.
In this case I was just reiterating your cleverness.
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You outdid yourself with the guest blog post! It’s wonderful to see how your quiet enthusiasm remains strong, in spite of everything that’s been thrown at you!
Thank you Kerry. It was wonderful to have the sheep for inspiration.
Those sheep are just great – wouldn’t it be wonderful to see them everywhere! They are round and happy and bright – how could the sight of them not improve one’s day! Your [guest] post was beautifully created as usual!
They are fun. I haven’t been that way in a few weeks. I am not sure if they are still there. I hope so. They could be given new coats with each passing season. 🙂 Thank you for your kind words on my guest post.
The woolen sheep are lovely. As is your gentle multi-layered guest post on A Physical Perspective.
Thank you JAA. It was fun to do. I had the easy part…I didn’t have to knit the sheep!
what an awesome sheep, Lady G… 🙂 it’s reminded me the huge flower dog from Bilbao, Spain, in front of the Guggeheim museum… 🙂
http://myvirtualplayground.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/si-vous-manquez-didees-de-decorations-de-noel/
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P.S. as a kid, I was blue-eyed and fair-haired, so my mom(RIP) used to call me “Lamb”(‘miel’ in Romanian)… 🙂
The woolly sheep are tiny in comparison to the flower dog but, still, they all add cheer to our lives. I am sure you were a precious lamb as a child!
very cheerful, indeed… btw, I’ve been the only child of my parents(RIP), after I grew up, maman would call me… Sheep! 🙂 I’m serious.
As in Mouton?
Hello
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when i use my phone to comment, i cannot see my comment most of the time…lol
As long as the comment comes through, that’s the most important part. 🙂
🙂 it is like writing blind lol
Very disconcerting for you.
Always fun to visit!! I enjoyed the post!! 🙂
I hope you enjoyed all the clever craft work on the sheep!
yes I did!!!! I know it took forever but very creative and beautiful 🙂
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Yay! Thank you again so much, Gallivanta! Lovely to have you and I’m so honored to present your first guest blog offer. Exciting stuff! 🙂
And this is only my second reblog. Took me a while to remember how to do it.