tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post8160765987450370340..comments2024-03-22T09:15:44.845-07:00Comments on Brenda Swenson: Pull the Plug or ContinueBrenda Swensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-69001003339222383512021-02-23T20:17:21.846-08:002021-02-23T20:17:21.846-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471787518648290466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-56474659606826709212021-01-21T18:12:09.831-08:002021-01-21T18:12:09.831-08:00Lori,
Thank you❤️ ~HugsLori,<br />Thank you❤️ ~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-91190310781978790032021-01-21T12:58:19.419-08:002021-01-21T12:58:19.419-08:00Thanks for your post. I can relate! I look forward...Thanks for your post. I can relate! I look forward to seeing more and hearing more from you. It's tough to be vulnerable, I thank you for sharing that.Lori's Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016946199209690699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-90433334407587565202021-01-18T18:33:02.025-08:002021-01-18T18:33:02.025-08:00Thank you for your sweet and encouraging words❤️ H...Thank you for your sweet and encouraging words❤️ Healing words for sure.<br />Hugs,<br />BrendaBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-4696140087790067322021-01-18T13:27:50.849-08:002021-01-18T13:27:50.849-08:00Please ignore the foul trolls, absolute cowards! Y...Please ignore the foul trolls, absolute cowards! You've got an amazing talent which is also due to a lot of hard work, and the world is a better place for your beautiful paintings. Thank you so much for sharing your work and thoughts. I do hope 2021 will be a better year! Waterspicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368047161122383830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-32090878617512731412021-01-16T11:22:46.569-08:002021-01-16T11:22:46.569-08:00Liz, Thank you. The kind comments of the art commu...Liz, Thank you. The kind comments of the art community lifted my spirts.<br />BrendaBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-39941846314355071982021-01-16T09:03:22.755-08:002021-01-16T09:03:22.755-08:00Your blogs and paintings are always an inspiration...Your blogs and paintings are always an inspiration. I hope you continue to generously give your time to sending them out to all your fans. LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-76127902152470464032021-01-14T08:48:43.765-08:002021-01-14T08:48:43.765-08:00Karla, I’ve come to the understanding that my less...Karla, I’ve come to the understanding that my lessons (art and life lessons) on my blog does matter. I can’t be all things to all people but I can do this. <br />~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-75004005963502103052021-01-13T08:08:43.918-08:002021-01-13T08:08:43.918-08:00I hope you keep your blog. Your art is an inspira...I hope you keep your blog. Your art is an inspiration and loved by so many! I was also moved by Toms post! Hugs!!Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400301885007134942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-65345808682596204942021-01-13T07:51:11.343-08:002021-01-13T07:51:11.343-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400301885007134942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-69793678047074515782021-01-12T15:13:47.684-08:002021-01-12T15:13:47.684-08:00 Your message is beautiful The joy you experienced... Your message is beautiful The joy you experienced sharing a zoom celebration with your family made me smile. Happy belated Birthday!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-13792086441827287682021-01-12T13:00:45.019-08:002021-01-12T13:00:45.019-08:00Oh, Brenda how I felt your pain on that day. It ...Oh, Brenda how I felt your pain on that day. It was my birthday!! I woke up feeling wonderful. As we all know 2020 was a monster of a year. But this was a new year. I had a list of art projects as part of my New Years resolutions. I do this every year but this year was going to be different. And then..the day came crashing down and the coming of spring and the longer days of light didn't matter. I spent the day instead of organizing my studio glued to the television. What a day to celebrate my birthday. And then my husband surprised me with a zoom meeting with all my family far and near. I cried when I was able to see and speak with my 87 year old sister in Texas. This time they were tears of joy. Everyone complimented me on the beautiful Christmas card they had received from me. And after the joyous reunion was over. I realized that this was the best birthday present ever. My family not only sent me love but they reaffirmed my belief in my art. As Dickens said, It was the worst of times and it was the best of times. Brenda you fill me with inspiration every day and I have followed your blog a number of years. Please don't give it up. And I look forward to taking a class from you when this is pandemic is finally under control.Adalia@blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06196867558195857132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-69674604253706499152021-01-12T11:13:42.555-08:002021-01-12T11:13:42.555-08:00Thank you for your kind words. ~HugsThank you for your kind words. ~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-15157407418479839362021-01-12T06:53:08.576-08:002021-01-12T06:53:08.576-08:00I too was devastated, and still am, but we will do...I too was devastated, and still am, but we will do what we can, gaining strength from each other to carry on. Your beautiful art, wisdom, and inspiration reach so far. I don’t follow Facebook, but I read your blogs word for word, having even bookmarked some to read again. It’s in you to “be you” and do what you love. creatingincolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121810554388247022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-21592562856037799012021-01-11T15:40:44.245-08:002021-01-11T15:40:44.245-08:00Ann, Thank you for letting me know my art and word...Ann, Thank you for letting me know my art and words make a difference to you. I was terribly low and the response has reminded how important it is to reach out across the internet... ❤️ My heart is lighter and prayer has come back to me.<br />~Big hugBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-76916793086208669322021-01-11T15:37:36.373-08:002021-01-11T15:37:36.373-08:00Jenn, Your words mean a lot...never doubt that! Th...Jenn, Your words mean a lot...never doubt that! Thank you for letting me know my art and words make a difference to you. Hope we meet one day❤️<br />~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-15972758474013678132021-01-11T15:34:51.017-08:002021-01-11T15:34:51.017-08:00Antonella, A terrible day of despair! Thank you fo...Antonella, A terrible day of despair! Thank you for letting me know my art and words make a difference ❤️<br />~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-68585286255949505572021-01-11T15:33:54.219-08:002021-01-11T15:33:54.219-08:00Suhita, Thank you for letting me know my art and w...Suhita, Thank you for letting me know my art and words make a difference ❤️ I enjoy your blog too!<br />~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-59684736697060282342021-01-11T15:33:00.827-08:002021-01-11T15:33:00.827-08:00I worry what waits on the horizon. Thank you for l...I worry what waits on the horizon. Thank you for letting me know my art and words make a difference ❤️<br />~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-45321368031821050202021-01-11T15:31:55.736-08:002021-01-11T15:31:55.736-08:00Kfaille, Thank you for letting me know my art and ...Kfaille, Thank you for letting me know my art and words make a difference ❤️<br />~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-50366606053282171942021-01-11T15:30:46.655-08:002021-01-11T15:30:46.655-08:00Rachel, I was recently introduced to Heather Cox R...Rachel, I was recently introduced to Heather Cox Richardson writing. She is a voice I'll listen too!<br />~Hugs<br />Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-70408263777197109612021-01-11T15:28:48.050-08:002021-01-11T15:28:48.050-08:00Suzanne, hank you for letting me know my art and w...Suzanne, hank you for letting me know my art and words make a difference ❤️<br />Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-44214547113149350322021-01-11T11:03:26.190-08:002021-01-11T11:03:26.190-08:00I just read your post in my inbox and had to comme...I just read your post in my inbox and had to comment. I don't do that much in this electronic world but I needed to tell you that when I am down in the dumps with everything that is happening in this world, I scroll through the blogs that matter most to me. That uplift me with beautiful words and beautiful pictures and thoughts. Yours is one of those. I just want you to know you are appreciated. HugsAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884885463307963061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-20970059714677407342021-01-11T10:23:46.715-08:002021-01-11T10:23:46.715-08:00Hi Brenda, you and I sound so alike. I've been...Hi Brenda, you and I sound so alike. I've been following you and perusing your blog for years. I'm an artist too, (JustAddWaterSilly.com) and have had real trouble doing any painting at all this last year. I gave up about 4 months ago when yet another health thing popped up, giving me an "EXCUSE" to stop. I'm crocheting my way back to paint now. It's a slow process, although I live in Canada, I'm following the US stuff closely, probably too closely. But watching, to me, is like also watching the truth about hate come to the surface (around the world) and to not acknowledge it makes me afraid too. Tom deserves both accolades and a big hug. I needed to read his words too. Please know that no matter what, I DO check your blog when you post, I get you through bloglovin and read you when you post but never comment. That's on me. I'll think more about what you (and the others I read) need when I feel insignificant and my comment would mean nothing. That's what I told myself up to now. I know better today, and will do better going forward. Thank you for your post and your beautiful art. I aspire to be you one day, Brenda. Just that darn good that no one would ever question my talent. You're one of my artists who always inspire me. You're so good. And above all that talent is such a good woman, I hear it in your words and your tears the other day. Hi, I'm Jenn, can we be friends? :o)Jennifer McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684514236592711220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-84528474537737297742021-01-11T08:54:48.287-08:002021-01-11T08:54:48.287-08:00Just a big hug, Brenda. I felt exactly like you, I...Just a big hug, Brenda. I felt exactly like you, I recognize the despair, and I'm so glad you reached out for comfort. Your art and your words (on your blog or wherever you will decide to continue to write) are important to me, they have taught me a lot, and I cherish them.AntonellaSketcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134345353781989183noreply@blogger.com