tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post335223151386504469..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: Postcards in FashionAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-39581915497002144602013-02-03T09:54:36.927-05:002013-02-03T09:54:36.927-05:00Thanks, Sherry, Tabatha and Violet -- I'm glad...Thanks, Sherry, Tabatha and Violet -- I'm glad the card and poem brought a smile.<br /><br />Mary Lee, it's good to know someone shares my sense of humor :-)Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-39566619436143832682013-02-02T08:54:58.833-05:002013-02-02T08:54:58.833-05:00"puts the 'kit' in kitschy" !! H..."puts the 'kit' in kitschy" !! HAH!!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-1899806768496536852013-02-01T23:19:24.034-05:002013-02-01T23:19:24.034-05:00You are clever,
even able to give dull grey
cachet...You are clever,<br />even able to give dull grey<br />cachet!<br /><br />I think it's wonderful that you happened onto a project that's 'trending' (as they say in twitter-speak). Violet N.http://vnesdolypoems.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-32189100579480524812013-02-01T15:19:16.346-05:002013-02-01T15:19:16.346-05:00Now I want a pair of gloves! ("Prozac for you...Now I want a pair of gloves! ("Prozac for your hands," eh?)<br /><br />There aren't very many rhymes that are haven't been done before, but I think you've done it -- Yay, umbrella stands!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-55182282503382707282013-02-01T14:46:56.994-05:002013-02-01T14:46:56.994-05:00This is such a wonderful project. I love the glove...This is such a wonderful project. I love the gloves!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252832302203854571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-89243685968981015562013-02-01T14:17:34.140-05:002013-02-01T14:17:34.140-05:00Shop vintage! Another time i will post pix of my $...Shop vintage! Another time i will post pix of my $12 leather trench coat. Vintage 70s.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-77263244937803993992013-02-01T14:16:19.499-05:002013-02-01T14:16:19.499-05:00Thank you Liz. Its a gorgeous day here today. Purp...Thank you Liz. Its a gorgeous day here today. Purple Friday!!Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-72251129334244292742013-02-01T14:15:30.730-05:002013-02-01T14:15:30.730-05:00Glad to bring a smile to your day, Bridgette. I ha...Glad to bring a smile to your day, Bridgette. I have a surprising # of poems where pink appears.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-64040474361538141182013-02-01T14:14:19.489-05:002013-02-01T14:14:19.489-05:00I loved that series, Fats. It might be due for a r...I loved that series, Fats. It might be due for a reread. Loved the multisensory aspects of G&S.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-15639603307780225412013-02-01T14:12:58.195-05:002013-02-01T14:12:58.195-05:00Haha, Jama. I am a member of the Academy but was i...Haha, Jama. I am a member of the Academy but was in no way consulted on tbe poster. It was serendipity !Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-67484430091609380022013-02-01T14:11:26.490-05:002013-02-01T14:11:26.490-05:00Accessories are a classy, sassy mood-lifter. Like ...Accessories are a classy, sassy mood-lifter. Like St. Johns Wort you can wear.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-22893477695062988122013-02-01T13:19:29.195-05:002013-02-01T13:19:29.195-05:00Wow. I do love those gloves and the "vigor&qu...Wow. I do love those gloves and the "vigor"! Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-72200205220744536222013-02-01T11:07:01.657-05:002013-02-01T11:07:01.657-05:00I'm happy to see I'm not the only one grow...I'm happy to see I'm not the only one growing sick of gray winter skies. I love those gloves--both the pink and the leopard. And I love that the poem sounds like an ad. These postcards are contagious.<br />Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-26236792385176702422013-02-01T10:49:58.658-05:002013-02-01T10:49:58.658-05:00I love the idea that postcards are the "new b...I love the idea that postcards are the "new black"! Thanks for sharing your pooch and poem this morning - both have just the right attitude. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-19928192739844752782013-02-01T10:49:29.128-05:002013-02-01T10:49:29.128-05:00I agree about gloves lending
"a certain vigo...I agree about gloves lending<br /><br />"a certain vigor<br />to the hands."<br /><br />I need to start getting my hands on such lovely pairs of gloves!! And your postcard post remind me no less than the extraordinary correspondence of Griffin & Sabine, an all-time favorite work of mine. :)Fats Suela from Gathering Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669126888557235026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-87567088968215774562013-02-01T09:23:49.822-05:002013-02-01T09:23:49.822-05:00Love this post (and hats and gloves)! And eyebrows...Love this post (and hats and gloves)! And eyebrows too. :) You were ahead of the curve with the whole postcard thing -- I'm sure the Academy of American Poets was just following your lead with their new poster . . . they *are* crediting you, right? :Djamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-65458508834132091072013-02-01T09:00:32.602-05:002013-02-01T09:00:32.602-05:00Great post! I love those brilliant pink gloves. We...Great post! I love those brilliant pink gloves. We could use some snazzle over here too...<br /><br />Off to order my poster!Andromeda Jazmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355192738014962965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-68932883575893215332013-02-01T06:11:24.017-05:002013-02-01T06:11:24.017-05:00Thank you Linda. The project is teaching me to app...Thank you Linda. The project is teaching me to appreciate tiny subjects. It has been a good creative stretch.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-29827461334318267592013-02-01T06:09:38.989-05:002013-02-01T06:09:38.989-05:00Sam is a sweet boy but does speak his mind, especi...Sam is a sweet boy but does speak his mind, especially when someone walks by our yard. He prefers bare fur to fashion.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-68391325751423594152013-02-01T06:07:35.112-05:002013-02-01T06:07:35.112-05:00Hi, Diane. The gloves are like Prozac for your han...Hi, Diane. The gloves are like Prozac for your hands.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-55581973868300494192013-02-01T00:17:03.748-05:002013-02-01T00:17:03.748-05:00The gloves are amazing, Laura. I used to have a s...The gloves are amazing, Laura. I used to have a solemn tan pair (when much younger), but you've made me remember the rolling-an art! I love the rhythm of your poem, think many good poems are about tiny things, like yours. I liked it.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-41966477227601601032013-01-31T23:48:27.971-05:002013-01-31T23:48:27.971-05:00Sam is one cute pooch - he looks like a fella with...Sam is one cute pooch - he looks like a fella with a lot of opinions. And another lovely poem for your postcard collection - this one made me smile.Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-87259111365664794212013-01-31T21:44:41.806-05:002013-01-31T21:44:41.806-05:00Yay for "vigor"! Love the leopard print...Yay for "vigor"! Love the leopard print gloves.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.com