tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post6549848551281407989..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: The sound of joyHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-44713982671098145562012-05-26T11:48:04.681+02:002012-05-26T11:48:04.681+02:00Thanks Carrie. I do love my Ben!Thanks Carrie. I do love my Ben!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-91366837853485933592012-05-26T11:47:32.913+02:002012-05-26T11:47:32.913+02:00Merci, Nat! You understand completely. All of it! ...Merci, Nat! You understand completely. All of it! This month will pass in a blink of an eye. I am so excited!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-83699893614019607212012-05-26T11:46:05.911+02:002012-05-26T11:46:05.911+02:00Thank you so much, dear Helen. Yes, it is so true ...Thank you so much, dear Helen. Yes, it is so true about there not being even close to enough time to get truly caught up--and the chatting is what I am most looking forward to, despite all of the plans that I am making!<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful weekend!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-84232643411524347492012-05-26T11:44:33.204+02:002012-05-26T11:44:33.204+02:00Thanks Jeanne. We finally spoke with Sonny and Mic...Thanks Jeanne. We finally spoke with Sonny and Michael last night and they are soo happy!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-16079707555170798872012-05-26T11:43:50.855+02:002012-05-26T11:43:50.855+02:00Ben is five and a half! So while I have been able ...Ben is five and a half! So while I have been able to go back to the States a few times, it has been a really long time since Robin has been here. :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-35109989786586649682012-05-26T11:42:47.915+02:002012-05-26T11:42:47.915+02:00You are a good man, David Terry. And I feel fortun...You are a good man, David Terry. And I feel fortunate to know of you. And yes, I agree whole-heartedly what a little boost of confidence can do to get someone back on their feet and moving in the right direction. <br /><br />PS. I still don't know how to drive. It scares me to pieces.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-73878018691619550542012-05-26T11:38:28.001+02:002012-05-26T11:38:28.001+02:00Oooh, that is SUCH a good story, Judith!! I will d...Oooh, that is SUCH a good story, Judith!! I will do. Not just at present because I still have so many photos to share that are going stale! But soon...With puppy pictures...BROUAHHAAHHAAAAAA!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87038266797321510902012-05-25T15:34:31.754+02:002012-05-25T15:34:31.754+02:00Beautiful photos! (And pupper dawg!)Beautiful photos! (And pupper dawg!)Carrie @ Season It Already!http://www.seasonitalready.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-90306973104598439492012-05-25T15:22:47.040+02:002012-05-25T15:22:47.040+02:00Happy, Happy for you Heather! It's so wonderfu...Happy, Happy for you Heather! It's so wonderful that you're so close with Robin. Just anticipation, dreaming of seeing her, knowing the certain moment must feel absolutely as happiness and energy boost. <br />I know the feeling of being net in the sea...<br />It's delightful to hear you joyous shoutings. Hooray!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300340001289844045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-65936141273078243942012-05-25T15:09:46.210+02:002012-05-25T15:09:46.210+02:00Hello Heather
I can feel your joy and anticipatio...Hello Heather<br /><br />I can feel your joy and anticipation of Robin's fothcoming visit. Enjoy every second of your time together. Don't you find that no matter how long the visit and how much chatting one still never quite catches up. I can just see your list of things to do and places to see. <br /><br />I am delighted for you<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-34218249318570973332012-05-24T23:02:57.588+02:002012-05-24T23:02:57.588+02:00Such a joy-filled post! I am so happy for you and ...Such a joy-filled post! I am so happy for you and your sister. How wonderful to have her visit and see your beloved Provence in the sun. To catch up, to explore and just to be. Wonderful. I'll be toasting you both with a class of rosé tonight -- and Sonny and Michael, too. Wishing everyone all kinds of joy! XOI Dream Ofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09128941467748295555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-2043329175161989802012-05-24T21:37:19.152+02:002012-05-24T21:37:19.152+02:00Oh, Heather...it is nice to be able to do so. I wo...Oh, Heather...it is nice to be able to do so. I won't name any names (since a lot of my family and friends have essentially become my cyber-stalkers), but?....<br /><br />Times are hard for so many folks these days. Sending money doesn't (in most cases) really "DO" anything. What really does help, though (and certainly in terms of helping someone get his/her mojo back) is saying "Just get your mother to watch the kids for the weekend, and get your ass on the plane and GO to your friend's wedding in Seattle" or "If he gets into the summer program, then we'll make sure he gets there and back. All he has to worry about is getting accepted" or "Of course they can come home for Christmas...just tell me where they need to fly-out-of....and DON'T tell them who bought the ticket. Say it's your Christmas present to them..."<br /><br />I haven't noticed that folks aren't working or trying as much as they always have. Fortunately, it's often the case (in my experience and among my acquinatances) that a trip somewhere, for even just a little while, is enough to set them back on their feet, get some perspective, feel a lot more hopeful, and move on.<br /><br />It's a good thing to be able to do this for folks. I'd never have imagined I'd be in this position (HINT: I never drove a car until I was 27, I never flew in an airplane until I was in my thirties, and I didn't start marrying international epidemiologists until I was in my forties).<br /><br />sincerely,<br /><br />Uncle Daviddavid terryhttp://www.davidterryart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-43320566196657387472012-05-24T19:21:14.948+02:002012-05-24T19:21:14.948+02:00Congratulations on your sister Robin coming for a ...Congratulations on your sister Robin coming for a visit I know you're so excited. She has never met Ben? How old is Ben? I don't think I've ever asked. Dylan's the same way loves the ladies always pulls out all the stops for them, it's cute. Always nice coming on here and finding joy!<br /><br />XX<br />Debra~Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-54590019584295709672012-05-24T15:45:35.727+02:002012-05-24T15:45:35.727+02:00Agreed! And while we are on the topic. I'd lov...Agreed! And while we are on the topic. I'd love to read *une histoire de Ben* sometime. (pardon my fractured French).judithhttp://judithaross.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-21864733448015430642012-05-24T13:27:47.632+02:002012-05-24T13:27:47.632+02:00Oh so perfectly said, as always, my friends! There...Oh so perfectly said, as always, my friends! There will be shouts of joy and champagne corks a poppin'!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-4456755404054015162012-05-24T13:26:54.487+02:002012-05-24T13:26:54.487+02:00David, that makes my heart all gooey, the thought ...David, that makes my heart all gooey, the thought that you can offer up the flights so willingly. And I agree with Herve from when we were on planes all the time, it's no biggie. If anything it is (for now) the one place where you are guaranteed some peace and quiet time. <br /><br />And here is the link to the website for my Sister's bidness:<br />http://www.robinsongsforkids.com/<br />I love to watch her teach. You really can see the creativity and connectivity blooming in even the tiny ones. It is good for the parents too!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-1701585107919654802012-05-24T13:17:16.202+02:002012-05-24T13:17:16.202+02:00Oh, Heather, your post reminds me of how lucky Her...Oh, Heather, your post reminds me of how lucky Herve and I are (although he'd no doubt emphasize that "luck" has very little to do with it). In any case, he flies so often and so far on business that we're able to dole out flights like candy. This week, he's flown to Berlin, is currently in Washington DC, and then will spend a day in Seattle before flying AGAIN to spend another day in, I think, Minneapolis....all before flying back home. Oddly enough (and according to him), he doesn't mind being on airplanes any more than I mind wearing glasses....after a while (since first grade, in my case), you don't even notice.<br /><br />In any case, Frequent Flyer (sp?) Miles pile up....so, we're able to tell friends and family "If you want to go, then just make plans to do so; we'll take care of the flight". <br /><br />Of course, I have no idea what we'll do when he retires (he plans to do so at age 50, which is only nine years from now), and we find ourselves sitting here, looking at each other all day, everyday. We'll probably use some of those FFM's ourselves and go off on occasional, separate vacations.<br /><br />Congratulations on your sister's upcoming visit. I'm going to google this "Music Together" bidness.<br /><br />Level Best as Ever,<br /><br />david Terry<br />www.davidterryart.comdavid terryhttp://www.davidterryart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-37777131399992299712012-05-24T10:36:36.479+02:002012-05-24T10:36:36.479+02:00Hello Heather:
Well, of one thing we are certain. ...Hello Heather:<br />Well, of one thing we are certain. The sound of joy will not be silence once your sister arrives in Provence!<br /><br />It is, as you say, a curious thing to be separated from old friends and family once one has gone to live abroad but, it does, whatever,make their visit so much more special. We are certain that you will savour very moment and, of course, your sister's heart will be lost to Ben.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-3832921242457223482012-05-24T10:29:51.272+02:002012-05-24T10:29:51.272+02:00Oh no, you are so generous! But I know that Robin ...Oh no, you are so generous! But I know that Robin will bring me some Americana! And I might just need to make a list from Trader Joe's too!! Have a great trip!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87726353742735726972012-05-24T10:28:28.228+02:002012-05-24T10:28:28.228+02:00Not better but different: the unconditional love o...Not better but different: the unconditional love of our puppers? ;)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-91197891475988393052012-05-24T10:27:52.425+02:002012-05-24T10:27:52.425+02:00Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! And Sister that photo is t...Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! And Sister that photo is the essence of Benness--he is just saying with his eyes "Robin I am really, really fun and sweet, where are you?". :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-50505821197409351942012-05-24T10:25:55.542+02:002012-05-24T10:25:55.542+02:00Yes, Jenny, I can only imagine how excited you wer...Yes, Jenny, I can only imagine how excited you were. Texas to the Netherlands is one long trip, I can see why it would be hard for them to manage it! Our family does the best they can. Do you get to go back to Texas from time to time?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-34438330217120463712012-05-24T10:23:59.682+02:002012-05-24T10:23:59.682+02:00Chris, as happy as I always am to hear from you, I...Chris, as happy as I always am to hear from you, I have only one thing to say--please go to sleepy now! Unless you are travelling, it is quite late your time! Zzzzz.... And great news that you are advancing with your painting!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-56204672584745280622012-05-24T10:10:50.537+02:002012-05-24T10:10:50.537+02:00Hi Heather! I have been working, painting, studyi...Hi Heather! I have been working, painting, studying my French, and been out of town a lot. Merci for all the wonderful posts since my last writing. Your eloquence is enveloping as a breeze through the plane trees in the summer heat. Love your writing and your photos, aussi. Can't wait for the musings of your sister's visit to Arles!<br />A bientot!<br />ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539604374228748842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-19433443422574028282012-05-24T01:52:29.921+02:002012-05-24T01:52:29.921+02:00WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!Perhaps I shall mail SISTER a ...WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!Perhaps I shall mail SISTER a little something to accompany her to you!Would you like some of that APPLE BUTTER you mentioned?I shall search for something HEATHERISH!Off and skipping as I need to finish the luggage!<br />xoxoLA CONTESSAhttp://www.vintagehenhouse.comnoreply@blogger.com