by Marty Coleman | Nov 28, 2015 | Anonymous, Shop 'Til You Drop - 2013 |
The Naked Closet
I wonder, if closets could think, what would they say? Do you think they would be as indecisive as many woman (and men) are in deciding what to wear? Do you think they would make emotional decisions, or maybe aesthetic ones? Would they be practical, or maybe purposefully reactionary? Would they dress you with nostalgia in mind or maybe with an eye to impress the world. Would they fight you?
The Naked Human
Closets can’t think. But the idea is interesting because it illustrates so many of the reasons we dress. And for many of us, our possibilities are wider than they were 50 years ago. My father was going to wear a suit and tie to work, no discussion about it. For a night out my mother would wear a dress, no real consideration went into wearing pants. That just wasn’t going to happen. Even a trip to the market was cause to dress up, at least a little bit.
But now work clothes can, in many cases, be casual clothes. They can be fitness clothes even. And clothing designated for going out to a nice dinner can range from t-shirts (for either sex) all the way to a dress and suit and tie. That same market shopping trip? Now it can be done in pajamas.
The freedom make our choices harder, not easier. With all that freedom we have a lot more to choose from in every case.
Sort of dresser
What sort of dresser are you? Do you dress emotionally, practically, aesthetically, or maybe nostalgically?
Drawing and commentary © 2015 Marty Coleman | napkindad.com
Quote is Anonymous
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by Marty Coleman | Nov 26, 2015 | Gratitude - 2010/2011, Paul Sweeney |
Happy Thanksgiving
I know there are many in the US who do live on the edge of tragedy most every day. But I don’t think I am ignoring or diminishing their plight to say that overall we are blessed to be safe, secure and sustained at a level that exceeds most of the world. I am grateful for that and don’t take it for granted.
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Quote by Paul Sweeney
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by Marty Coleman | Nov 25, 2015 | Agnes of Florida, Political Correctness |
What I Say
What more needs to be said? Oh, I know. To make sure I am not doing this I remember it’s not about looking at others and saying, “They are the ones who think alike.” It about looking in the mirror and saying it.
Drawing and commentary © 2015 Marty Coleman | napkindad.com
Quote by Agnes of Florida
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by Marty Coleman | Nov 23, 2015 | Illustrated Short Stories |
Prologue
My back and leg were hurting.
Chapter One
I chose my chair deliberately so I could draw the receptionist, who had an interesting look.
Chapter Two
I showed her the drawing after I had it partially finished. She thought it was cool.
Chapter Three
I came back again because my back and leg were still hurting.
Chapter Four
I sat in the same chair and continued my drawing.
Chapter Five
I showed it to her when I was done. She thought it was cool.
Chapter Six
I went home and painted it.
Chapter Seven
I saw her at the race expo and told her I had finished it.
Chapter Eight
She gave me her email address so I could send her the link to this blog post.
Chapter Nine
I wrote this story, posted it and sent her the link.
Epilogue
Her reaction was…
The End
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by Marty Coleman | Nov 20, 2015 | Kindness101 - 2015 |
Countable Seeds
I have 4 daughters. Those are the seeds I can count.
I have coached over 1,000 runners. Those are seeds I can count.
I have produced hundreds of pieces of art over the years. Those are seeds I can count.
Uncountable Apples
My daughters have had many relationships, travels, experiences, jobs, homes, discussions, and interactions. I can’t count those.
My runners have run in many locations and over many distances. They have talked to many people about running and our program. I can’t count those.
My art has been seen, shared, bought, displayed, discussed, printed, and talked about by millions (yes, millions) of people. I can’t count those.
Faith
Faith means knowing it’s not the amount of countable seeds that matter, it’s the uncountable apples, filled with love and kindness, that do.
Drawing and commentary © 2015 Marty Coleman | napkindad.com
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