tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post895042234985669922..comments2023-12-01T03:00:18.943+00:00Comments on Daydream Believer: "Me thinks the Lady doth protest too much!"Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08814694362956456055noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-71367037769556211542013-06-27T21:56:17.517+01:002013-06-27T21:56:17.517+01:00Feeling angry and irritated with the book has help...Feeling angry and irritated with the book has helped produce a great piece of artwork for the theme of anger. Well done for persevering with the book! Great review as well. :-)Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102615234416129929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-51528388793165090432013-06-19T21:06:02.411+01:002013-06-19T21:06:02.411+01:00Kudos to getting through the antiquated book!!! Th...Kudos to getting through the antiquated book!!! Thank you for the honest review and "right-on-target" opinion of today's (and yesterday's) educational system. I have been in the trenches of public schools as a teacher and made an effort to reach all my students; but, sadly my colleagues were either burned out or tuned out (just went to collect a paycheck). <br /><br />Artwork - A PLUS-PLUS!!! As the emotional expressiveness is apparent; beautifully executed craftsmanship; great use of color...I totally sense your anger and frustration in this!! DocAngihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675297017116364119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-47160810948725416152013-06-11T13:40:10.635+01:002013-06-11T13:40:10.635+01:00And another wonderful book to tear apart and alter...And another wonderful book to tear apart and alter! I'll remember if I ever come across this title for a couple cents! ;)<br />I really admire how you made your piece of Art. You make it look effortless but I could never copy! ♥San @ Made in Hemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832405558151481390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-59831256950061321652013-06-10T17:56:30.363+01:002013-06-10T17:56:30.363+01:00Sorry, but I'm laughing at the honesty of your...Sorry, but I'm laughing at the honesty of your review. Pretty sure I won't be making an attempt at this book! Great artwork though, no matter what feelings inspired it ;) xMazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234667929146953628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-91768861755349697912013-06-10T16:03:56.189+01:002013-06-10T16:03:56.189+01:00Damn doesnt sound like a book I am gonna rush off ...Damn doesnt sound like a book I am gonna rush off to buy lol Isn't it strange how a book can stir up such intense annoyance. Fabulous artwork though, you def got your feelings out. Darcy Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757570465453157245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-7336243301160340362013-06-05T17:29:43.766+01:002013-06-05T17:29:43.766+01:00You might have struggled, but your created a wonde...You might have struggled, but your created a wonderful piece of art! Thanks for your honesty about the book ;o) Hugs ;o)Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-74272964626331226682013-06-05T11:27:33.884+01:002013-06-05T11:27:33.884+01:00oooooh, this makes me sad and angry and I haven...oooooh, this makes me sad and angry and I haven't even READ the book!<br /><br />I'm glad she wasn't my teacher!<br /><br />Your irritation comes across perfectly in your wonderful artwork. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511786178397090250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-27722008097476329512013-06-05T00:10:04.025+01:002013-06-05T00:10:04.025+01:00Great review, and i'm glad to be warned off. Y...Great review, and i'm glad to be warned off. Your artwork is an inspired idea. It's so hard to create a painting for a book that is not enjoyed. Enjoyed reading about your struggles with it, and loved the art. Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793736166062711430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-59848180756885865522013-06-04T17:56:26.358+01:002013-06-04T17:56:26.358+01:00Wonderful art work, it almost makes reading the re...Wonderful art work, it almost makes reading the review unnecessary as it says it all. As someone who spent most of my teaching life trying to rescue "invisible" children I understand the anger.<br />Jen xJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304660985155160273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-36738362724270594232013-06-04T01:42:08.773+01:002013-06-04T01:42:08.773+01:00I got cut off in the middle there, i was also goin...I got cut off in the middle there, i was also going to say i am off to check out some more f your book reviews that i have missed...Fallingladieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010949984698699058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-46306771848090435372013-06-04T01:40:55.659+01:002013-06-04T01:40:55.659+01:00I am amazed you stuck with this book as long as yo...I am amazed you stuck with this book as long as you did! Too bad it didn't come through in the end with a reason for having read it! Thanks for the welcome back, i plan to try to be on here a bit more regularly, bu one never knows how plans will work outFallingladieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010949984698699058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-49954311558846458322013-06-03T20:56:56.385+01:002013-06-03T20:56:56.385+01:00Isn't it fun reading our old and yellowed book...Isn't it fun reading our old and yellowed book collections? Artwork superb and thank you for the how-to photos. I bet this book was in ever such nice condition as it had never ever been read before by anyone (until you of course). Sounds as though it needs a severe case of altering! I agree with you about the lost children of the classroom.<br /><br />Janet xxJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570385780009481558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-21082408780199785012013-06-03T14:16:55.310+01:002013-06-03T14:16:55.310+01:00Defo one to stay away from then! Love the journali...Defo one to stay away from then! Love the journaling. I think there were two wonderful things about this book from your explanation the fact that is smelled & had the appearance of yummy oldness and the end! lol better luck next month DxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454051870297280445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-87600159810486507402013-06-03T12:47:43.157+01:002013-06-03T12:47:43.157+01:00Old books smell delicious!
About your review, wh...Old books smell delicious! <br /><br />About your review, what NatashaMay said. A book without a proper message is difficult to digest (and like). <br /><br />I love that your art speaks about children left behind, and kind of suggests a graving for the book too. <br /><br />And there is something in the eyes of that poor babe that speaks of hopelessness. You are so good at painting emotions in my heart, my Gina. Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-24958989544210862102013-06-03T12:11:44.118+01:002013-06-03T12:11:44.118+01:00First of all - I too love the smell and the feel o...First of all - I too love the smell and the feel of yellowing paper leaves. I could never read electronic books entirely because of this tactile experience. This book, though, sounds awful. I have been a teacher for more years than I care to count and this woman sounds infuriating. Your art work though is amazing. It is cram-packed with emotion. Great use of colour! xJulie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113706312817154503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-85611731248827962572013-06-03T10:19:27.117+01:002013-06-03T10:19:27.117+01:00Lol! I talked about the same issue this Friday. A ...Lol! I talked about the same issue this Friday. A story without a message or some kind of point is just not worth the read. At least you got some great art out of it. :)Šolanje na domu-Waldorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346455442739368553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-33194468514469906062013-06-03T00:07:28.068+01:002013-06-03T00:07:28.068+01:00Totally agree with your thoughts and comments abou...Totally agree with your thoughts and comments about education with or without the book. Brings up anger big time in me. No wonder people are looking for alternative education for their children. hugs, Donna (Love your artwork - great interpretation)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-5738315652317392012013-06-02T14:26:34.997+01:002013-06-02T14:26:34.997+01:00Fabulous review...I echo your feelings about educa...Fabulous review...I echo your feelings about education, Gina. Today, it seems that all the extra effort goes into teaching the "gifted" with those less so...invisible!! You did well not to rant throughout your review...good self control (lol.) Your art is perfect and well done! Thanks for the honet review.abby jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056578745220614632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530097745086360181.post-84156043484485936432013-06-02T11:41:45.113+01:002013-06-02T11:41:45.113+01:00Wow....honest review.....thank you for the warning...Wow....honest review.....thank you for the warning....will totally ignore said book if I ever come across it. Sounds like a horrible woman and an even worse teacher.<br />Great art work....your anger really comes across.<br />Hugs xx<br />p.s. I'd have flung the book to the end of the garden!SusieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01817649329697498452noreply@blogger.com