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Monday, April 11, 2011

First Impressions

I had the great delight to visit the Speed Museum with my Mother to view a collection of Impressionist paintings. The collection was hung on serene deep blue walls. How lovely to visit and share our thoughts on art, life, and our impressions of great artworks. On tuesday, my dear Mother celebrates her 84th birthday. I feel so fortunate to be with her. Hope each of you are off to a good start today. Leave good first impressions wherever you go!
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24 comments:

  1. Formerly known as FrauApril 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I love Impressionist paintings...Happy Birthday to your dear Mother I hope her day is extra special.

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  2. I Dream OfApril 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a wonderful impression this post has left with me. Such a lovely, restful painting.
    Happy Birthday to your mum! Glad you were able to enjoy the time with her.
    Jeanne

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  3. meenal bishnoiApril 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    what a beautiful post, patricia..the words even more than the image..may you get to spend many more beautiful years with your mother..have a lovely new week..xx meenal

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  4. JoyceApril 11, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Happy Birthday to your mom! A wonderful birthday gift to celebrate her day and doing the things you both love. xo

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  5. Moments and ImpressionsApril 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Mother - daughter days are so good for the heart and soul. Happy Birthday to your wonderful mother!

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  6. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    The museum sounds wonderful - deep blue walls is unusual for a museum; it sounds amazing and I would love to see that too! How nice that you have your mother to share that with!
    Happy week ;)

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  7. KelleyApril 11, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    How lucky to be able to see some Impressionist paintings in person. My mom and I visited a Monet exhibit a few years ago. The paintings look so much brighter and fresher in real life than in prints, don't they?

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  8. Simply Mel {Reverie}April 11, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    what a wonderful way to spend time with your beloved mother ~ the one who makes so many first impressions upon us.

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  9. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Birthday greetings to your mother. My mother took me to museums as a child and instilled a life long passion in the
    arts. In her later years (in her 80s) learned to paint.
    Welcome back!
    BarbaraG

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  10. Carrie Waller WatercolorsApril 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Happy Birthday to your Mom!! What an idyllic trip to the museum!! I bet those paintings popped off of that deep blue wall.

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  11. JMWApril 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    We're so blessed to have a museum like the Speed here. Happy birthday to your mama!

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  12. Southern LadyApril 11, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I love impressionist paintings! Hope your mom has a wonderful birthday. Carla

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  13. Mrs. ZApril 11, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I'm hoping to get down there and see that exhibit soon. :)

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  14. KwanaApril 11, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Please give your mom a big Birthday hug from me Patricia. It's been way too long since I've seen her in person. Much love from the Jackson's down the hill.

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  15. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    This is a happy post!
    Enjoy the company of your mom and family!
    So lovely that you can share these moments!
    Thinking of you!
    Say happy birthday to her from me!
    She must be so delighted to have you there!
    Big hug and a kiss to you!

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  16. katecreativesalvageApril 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Hi:

    I love impressionist paintings, what a lovely trip with your mom, a beautiful painting.

    lovely,

    martha

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  17. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Patricia,
    I hope you are enjoying your time with family and soaking up the sun!!!

    Happy birthday, to your dear mother!!!!

    xoxo elizabeth

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  18. LPCApril 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Happy birthday to your cherished mother.

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  19. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Nice painting. It is telling a story for me here, as my point of view.
    dean graziosi

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  20. Claudia LaneApril 12, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Yes most definitely, first impressions do matters, I'm with you there...They have been so crucial through my whole life...Happy birthday to your mum, enjoy each others company...mums are simply special, divine creature :))

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  21. quintessenceApril 12, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I can't imagine a better day. Wishing your mother a wonderful birthday - hoping you'll be there to celebrate it with her!

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  22. Purple FlowersApril 12, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I am sure you and your Mom were smiling ear to ear as you shared your love for art - so beautiful.

    Please extend Happy Birthday Wishes to your Mom, a very extraordinary woman!

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  23. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    How lovely - nothing gets me quite like the impressionists for a quiet, contemplative afternoon.

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  24. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.April 12, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    That just makes me smile. I wish your Mother a very Happy Birthday!

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