I usually run with a theme. For the last couple of weeks we have had outings on Friday. Last Friday I was given tickets to a musical 'Girl from the North Country' featuring the music of Bob Dillon. It wasn't dreadful but if we had paid for the tickets we would have felt robbed. Coming home we hit a pot-hole. BANG! A kangaroo startled by the noise bounded out in front of it. We missed it by literally inches. We were pleased (very) about that, but the pothole flattened a tyre. We called the NRMA (National Roads and Motorists' Association) and had it changed, arriving home some two and a half hours later. On the Monday when we took the tyre in to be fixed we discovered that the rim had been bent. And when we went to have that fixed discovered that another rim had also buckled. Sigh. So we rang up to report the pothole. There are so many about at the moment that the phone process has been streamlined. Press two to report a dangerous pothole. Another sigh. Our free night out has cost $500 (and counting because a wheel realignment is on the cards).
Our next Friday outing was MUCH more successful. We went to our National Museum to see another immersive art exhibition 'Connection: Songlines from Australia's First Peoples.' And were blown away. As usual, many photos follow. Perhaps too many for which I apologise.
Immersive it certainly was. The artworks were displayed on the walls and the floor, interspersed with photos of our First People, and of the areas, flora and fauna from which the featured artist came. And it was accompanied by music. Indigenous music - again relevant to the artist on display.
There is still a Jazz (panther sized) hole in our home and our hearts but there is also room for beauty and wonder. And I hope that all of you find both in your week(s) to come.
Such wondrous patterns, thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletePotholes and the damage they cause, criminal.
Happy September!
Yolanda Renee: Thank you. I hope September (which I know is one of your favourite months) is wonderful for you.
DeleteI was looking forward to the cool weather, but the humidity is still high. Not the typical where I make chili, and want to make banana bread, despite that, it's lovely. Feels as though the seasons have changed by too much. Global warming can no longer be denied.
DeleteYolanda Renee: Sadly some of our movers and shakers (including politicians) continue to deny climate change and/or minimise its impact.
DeleteSo much beauty here. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us! Indigenous art has always been a source of wonder for me. I think it's the interpretations that strike me the most. Nothing ordinary or mundane.
ReplyDeletePotholes are the worst! Sad to hear of so much damage (and expense!) but I'm glad the roo escaped.
Jazz has left a large void behind for me as well. He was of a certain character indeed. I hope you find solace in everything you touch in the coming weeks as spring begins its journey through your area.
Ginormous hugs to you and thank you for all you do,
River Fairchild: Thank you. Spike is sadly missed. Badly missed. That pothole was humungous. When we went to the indigenous art exhibition we took a different route. Spring is indeed rushing in. Later today we hope to go to a kite festival. Hugs gratefully received and reciprocated.
DeleteVery happy to read you avoided a collision with the kangaroo and were none the worse for it. Bad enough to have to deal with the tire and the rims I know. Those potholes can be deadly. Occasionally we have had to avoid deer running across the road unexpectedly and I know how that feels. Thank you for all the photos of this marvelous exhibit. Must have been truly incredible. Those empty holes are very familiar to me. In yours left by dear Jazz, I am wishing you comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: The exhibition was wonderful. Days later I can still see/hear parts of it. And may even go back for a second viewing. Those empty holes are nasty aren't they? And a tribute of love to those who cause them.
DeleteI would have saved the 500 up front because I would never go anywhere to see Bob Dillon. 😄
ReplyDeleteMike: You wouldn't have recognised much of his music in the show. Very little of it in fact.
DeletePotholes are such a problem here in the UK too, but sorry to read about your experience.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the photographs from the exhibition, I enjoyed seeing them.
Take care, my good wishes.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: I knew that potholes were a problem but was amazed that they rated 2 on the automated phone menu. The exhibition was a joy. I am very, very glad we saw it. You take care too.
DeleteI am so sorry to hear of the double bust (first the show, then the tire), but I am so glad the roo did not get hurt. And that art is simply amazing. Thank you for that last photo with some information I did not know. Sending you more virtual hugs!!
ReplyDeleteDJan: I didn't know the information included in that last photo either - which fills me with shame. Thank you.
DeleteApologies are not necessary, EC. A wonderful exhibition, indeed. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
ReplyDeleteI empathise...I can imagine the heartache, the loss, you're feeling over the loss of beautiful Jazz. The love never goes away no matter how much time has passed. I still love, and miss, all the cats who've shared my life. They were very special to me...and will remain special in my heart.
Take good care...I hope the week ahead is kind to you in every way. :)
Lee: I am so very glad that we went to the exhibition. It truly was incredible, and even though (unlike you and many others) music isn't a part of my life, the music added immeasurably to the exhibit.
DeleteAnd yes, loving and missing is true. So very true.
Just the pictures show what a wonderful experience it was. I would have love to have gone. Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteAnn Bennett: I am so very glad that we went to the exhibition. It was beautiful and moving. And a total treat for the senses.
DeleteSometimes things don't go the way we expect. As the story goes, you were lucky to have gotten free tickets to a musical featuring Bob Dillon,
ReplyDeletethen unlucky, because the music wasn't worth all the money your friend paid for,
but lucky it didn't cost you anything.
Bad lucky when you hit the pothole and got a flat tire and two busted rims,
but lucky you didn't cause more damage by barely missing hitting a kangaroo only by inches,
bad lucky the free entertainment night cost you $500 and counting,
lucky the NRMA came to your assistance,
bad lucky Jazz has left such a huge hole in your life and home,
but lucky you have many friends who feel your loss and care for you, and another lucky that the art show blew you away by it's quality. Two lucky in a row isn't all bad after all.
I sure hope this week is filled with lucky gifts.
Hugs,
Julia
Julia: Thank you very much for this comprehensive comment. We were definitely lucky/unlucky last week, but the luck was predominant. The unlucky things could have been MUCH worse.
DeleteThat was an expensive week. Free lunch...and all that. I'm afraid the western style paintings grabbed my foremost attention.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: I liked all of the exhibition. I understood the pictorial images better but liked it all.
DeleteWell,it took me a while to get here! But I'll come back for more later. Thank you. I love that they've quoted Brooks, too.
ReplyDeleteOh, Jazz! So many miss you.
dinahmow: Brooks was the only non indigenous person quoted I think. And oh Jazz indeed. For some reason I am missing him badly today.
DeleteBack in the 70s I was playing Bob Dillon singing Blowin' in the Wind when my mum hollered that whoever was singing Peter, Paul and Mary's beaut song was ruining it. And she didn't change her mind when I said he'd written it! That's rotten about the pothole, thank goodness no one in the car or the kangaroo were injured. The Songlines immersive sounds absolutely brilliant, it's making me think about jumping in the car and heading east. I see artwork in your photographs that looks as though it may have been created by Warlpiri people, outstandingly evocative and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKim: There were certainly images created by the Warlpiri people - and lots of others. If you do visit the stunning exhibition I hope you will tell me what you think about it.
DeleteThe exhibition is stunning - thank you for all of the photos. The range of beautiful colours and subjects is fascinating... The starry sky is wonderful, and I especially like the child near the end. I would love to have seen the works in person.
ReplyDeleteOn the subject of potholes: grrrr! We have so many huge trucks driving through the streets of our town that we always need to watch out for them; some of my friends have had to deal with damage to tyres etc. The council have no sooner fixed some than more appear!
The hurt doesn't disappear when a loved dog or cat has gone from the family. Hugs to you, EC.
Alexia: I am so grateful that we went to this exhibition. Thank you. I know that you know that ache only too well. Their home in our hearts is permanent. I haven't seen any signs that our council is even attempting to fix our potholes.
DeleteThe art is beautiful, all of it, but I like the "real" rocks and trees the best and the people ones. I'm sorry to hear about your car tyres though. Of course there is a Jazz sized hole in your hearts and home, it will shrink over time, probably a very long time, and the memory will live on.
ReplyDeleteRiver: I liked it all. A lot. And yes to the hole in our home and our heart.
DeleteMy sympathy on the pothole, such things have happened here, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing display, as far as i'm concerned, you couldn't have shown enough or too much.
My mix and match of selections will be over here.
messymimi: I took several hundred photos so was relatively restrained about the number I included in this post.
DeleteAs usual, I am looking forward to your selections.
Those images are truly spectacular!
ReplyDeleteLon Anderson: Thank you. It was a truly spectacular exhibition.
DeleteThank you, thank you, thank you for providing so many photos. Since I can't visit it in real life and time, I can at least enjoy it through your blog.
ReplyDeleteBummer about the tire and even more so about the rims!
Anne in the kitchen: Thank you. The damage to the car was irritating - but could have been a heap worse. We were lucky.
DeleteThese are lovely to be able to see EC...thanks.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D: I am glad that you enjoyed them too.
DeleteWow-- And I though OUR potholes were bad! Wonderful exhibit! Your mention of Dylan's "Girl From the North Country" or "North Country Girl" made me immediately dive into the web for Johnny cash, Cash and Dylan, Cash and Joni Mitchell, Pete Townshend, Robert Plant (Really!), and others. I can't imagine what that show was like, but the song has always called to me--- I was very sad a couple of days ago-- thinking about a dog we had 30 years ago. I miss him. Hang in there, Sue. ♥
ReplyDeleteBill: Even the music in the show was a bit of a disappointment - which surprised us both. It is definitely our era. That pothole was humungous. And very, very deep.
DeleteI hear you on missing those animals who have shared our lives. For ever. Thank you.
Hi EC - potholes have always been the bane of a motorists life ... I so feel for you - that humungous one must have been a shock, so glad the roo wasn't hit too. Expensive night out - glad you didn't pay for the tickets!
ReplyDeleteThat National Museum's immersive art exhibition 'Connection: Songlines from Australia's First Peoples.' looks to have been a wonderful experience. How delightful to see the photos - thank you ...
Whereas your black panther will be there overseeing his family for ever ... he was a delight to read about ... all the best for the coming week and I hope the car repairs get sorted soon. Cheers Hilary
Hilary Melton-Butcher: I expected to like the exhibition but was surprised by how much I did - and how moving I found it.
DeleteIt was indeed an expensive night out, but could have been a whole lot worse.
And yes, Jazz has a permanent home in our hearts. Thank you.
Fabulous x
ReplyDeleteaussie aNNie: It was.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing what looks to be an amazing exhibition. I am sorry to hear about your car. Potholes are an absolute pain. We have so many over here, especially in Lincolnshire, which is such a rural county. They are patched up, but not repaired properly, so the patch is worn away and the whole problem starts again.
I empathise about the Jazz shaped hole. We have a Scruffy shaped one.
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: Those holes are huge aren't they? Hugs.
DeleteAnd yes, our council tends to patch potholes too. Which is counterproductive. The patches don't last long at all.
The exhibition was incredible. And very, very beautiful.
I have never heard of Bob Dillon, not to be confused of course with Bob Dylan! Based your verdict, Sue, I am glad that I missed the pleasure of hearing/seeing him. What a bummer about hitting that pothole. It has turned out to be an expensive "free" evening as you say. The art exhibit would be much more to my liking. That I would have really enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: What an embarrassing spelling error. Auto correct at play. I am very sure that you would have enjoyed the art exhibition with us - and the National museum as well.
DeleteBuena colección de imágenes de esta excelente exposición.
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VENTANA DE FOTO: Thank you. It was a wonderful exhibition.
DeleteI can't imagine a Bob Dylan concert being bad, but I've never heard of Bob Dillon. Seems a very expensive night out.
ReplyDeleteThe aboriginal night was fabulous. What amazing photos and that last quote really put the experience in an entirely new and welcoming light. Just beautiful photos and wonderful art.
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: It wasn't a Bob Dylan concert precisely but his songs incorporated into a play. Sadly we didn't like it - but we loved the art exhibition.
DeleteThanks for sharing about the exhibition you went to. It sounds magical.
ReplyDeleteAstrid: Welcome and thank you. It was a true delight. Days later I am still thinking about it with pleasure.
DeleteThe art experience must have been soul nourishing. So wonderful. I LOVE art. Beautiful pictures, too.
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Teresa: Soul nourishing is the perfect description. It was.
DeleteReally sorry about the tires and rims. That was one nasty pothole to damage a rim.
ReplyDeleteAlex J. Cavanaugh: It was a very nasty pothole. Oncoming traffic meant we couldn't avoid it, but the size and the depth were concealed by the dark - and it had water in it.
DeleteInteresting picture.
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Plastic Mancunian: Lots of interesting pictures.
DeleteBeautiful Aboriginal lovely painting EC.
ReplyDeleteBob Bushell: It was a truly wonderful exhibition.
DeleteBreathtaking and we only see the photos. The reality must have been astounding. What a wealth of culture our aboriginal nations have, back to the dawn of time. Thank you EC!
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Wiswebwoman: Thank you. I thought (afterwards of course) that I should have taken a brief video to share the sound. And a big yes to the wealth of culture. Too often dismissed culture. Hugs to you.
DeleteI will always have a Lafayette-sized hole in my heart. He's been gone since 2015 and not a day goes by that I don't think about him.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing images. Each of them tells a story.
I'm sharing both my original photograph and the Haiga I created using it in my post today.
https://poetryofthenetherworld.blogspot.com/2022/09/30-days-of-haiga-2022-blue-memories.html
Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost (Not Charlotte): Those holes last don't they? They take a piece of us with them when they leave. It is an overused phrase but the exhibition WAS amazing. From start to finish. Off to check out your selections now.
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ReplyDeleteGiancarlo: Thank you.
DeleteSending sympathetic wishes for the hole in your heart - those holes don't go away, but time lessens the pain (as I'm sure you already know). That knowledge doesn't seem to make it any easier, though.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your almost-disastrous outing - isn't it infuriating how sometimes the Universe just adds insult to injury? But at least you weren't hurt (and neither was the kangaroo). ;-)
The art exhibit is breathtaking! Your National Gallery is a wonderful building - I haven't been in an art gallery for many years, but I've never seen one with such innovative display walls.
Diane Henders: They never fill do they - though yes, in time the pain (mostly) lessens. That outing was so disastrous it was almost funny (since neither the roo nor us were hurt).
DeleteThe room that housed that exhibition is mostly fairly bland but they made the very best use of the space. And I think that we all appreciated it. I loved that small children walked on/danced on the art on the floor and strongly suspect that our First People would have enjoyed that too.
Every water has a song, every place has a story - bingo! Particularly love the watersongs myself.
ReplyDeleteThe Jazz shaped hole will take a lot to fill. Sending hugs.
Nilanjana Bose: That simple statement is powerful isn't it? And yes, the water songs speak to me too.
DeleteI don't think that Jazz hole will ever fill, but the pain will lessen over time. Thank you for the hugs.
Every water got a song....I like that phrase, a lot. I think every tree has a story too. They can't run from these wildfires we have going. I sure know about the holes in the heart. Bless you. Maybe you could fill another spot in your heart with another kitty?
ReplyDeleteStrayer: I hear you on every tree having a story. I know that you are well aware about those holes in the heart. A house without a cat in it is not a home. We will get another rescue cat. Two in fact, but not yet.
DeleteSuch beautiful images and rich history. I'm really sorry about your car. Potholes can be really frustrating!
ReplyDeleteDamyanti Biswas: Wasn't it an amazing exhibition. I really, really wish that a lot of bloggers could have been there in person with us.
DeleteReally too bad about the pothole and the $500 expense. We have potholes here, too. I love the immersive art exhibit, and it must have been interesting to hear aboriginal music, too.
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: We have always had pot holes but the current batch are something else. The art exhibition was a total delight, and the sound track just added to it.
DeleteWow, that pothole really did a number on the tire. Sorry to hear that. I know Jazz had a good life with you and that should make you smile.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: I suspect that our car isn't the only one that that pothole has claimed. Jazz had a good life with us and a long one too. Which doesn't make his absence any easier.
DeleteOh my gosh, EC. It sounds like that pothole nearly swallowed you whole. I am so sorry that happened. Glad your next weekend was much better. What fascinating displays.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous: I wonder what would have happened if it had been a bike that hit that pothole? Nothing good. And hooray for the distraction of the exhibition.
Delete"Too many photos." Ha, ha! I would be the LAST to complain about THAT!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful art display. Simply marvelous.
We hope your new week is off to a good start.
Wally Jones: Thank you. There are a LOT of photos here. My posts are always photo heavy but this one added a few. I hope the two of you are having a wonderful week.
DeleteHope that hole is filled soon, but I know unfortunately it can't be rushed. Mega hugs
ReplyDeleteSandra Cox: I hope they fill it soon too. And properly. I am not going to hold my breath though. On either count. Hugs to you too.
DeleteThis looks - and sounds like an intriguingly wonderful exhibition. I am happy that neither you nor the kangaroo were harmed my that pothoole; grr at such ones, ours are smaller, but generally placed where we go biking. My son recently took a tumble, he only lost some skin and a small amount of blood, fortunately he was wearing a helmet.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte (MotherOwl): Both of us commented that the humungous pothole would have been particularly dangerous for bikes, including motor bikes. We were (relatively) lucky. The exhibition was a joy. An educational joy.
DeleteThat was a very expensive outing.
ReplyDeleteI like the immersive art exhibitions as well. What an experience!
Have I ever seen the word "tyre" for our "tire" : )) I don't remember. British English Spelling vs. American English Spelling. : ) Always learning...
Caterina: Blogger is tuned to American spelling and points out the error of my ways when I try and type words like tyre. The immersive art exhibitions are excellent aren't they? I am not sure what is coming up - but we will go.
DeleteNo, no. The blogger didn't point out anything. Knowing how good a speller you are, I knew right away that "tyre" was the British English Spelling. : ))
DeleteCaterina: Thank you. I have my moments though. I am still slapping myself for typing Bob Dillon instead of Bob Dylan (though wonder what spell check had to do with it).
DeleteAhh I wondered about Bob Dillon - reckoned it was some inside joke for Dylan ;)
DeleteI have downloaded the British spell-checker - if you mouseover "Languages" the last option is "Add Dictionaries".
Charlotte (MotherOwl): Not a joke but my error.
DeleteSo very sorry about your loss of your beloved Jazz it's one of life's saddest experiences. May you be consumed in loving memories to comfort you during this time.
ReplyDelete21 Wits: Thank you. We knew it was coming - which doesn't diminish the pain.
DeleteIndigenous art especially from Australia is so unique. I can recognise this from other art forms. I love the earthy colours and they have a special way of painting in the white dots that brings the art to live. I don't blame you for taking so many pictures - they are unique
ReplyDeletekestrel: Thank you. I took a whole lot more photos too. And may still have to go back.
DeleteHi, Sue! I'm sorry that you had such costly misadventures on your musical trip. I can relate because our roads are a mess here too ~ too much maintenance deferred in the quest to cut and cut taxes. My favorite Bob Dillon song has always been "Girl from the North Country." I would love to experience that immersive exhibit about the Aborigines. I was reading in National Geographic about the land restoration they are doing in Northern Australia. They are utilizing their traditional fire burning to improve the forests. I am fascinated with aboriginal art, and I often had my second and third graders do an art project in that style. Enjoy the rest of your day.
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue: Thank you. Our roads are a mess for similar reasons. Money is being spent in other areas, but corners are being cut. Hiss and spit. I am convinced that we would be doing a lot better environmentally if we had followed the ways of our First Peoples and yes, it was an amazing exhibition.
DeleteYikes on the pothole!!!! So much for the free evening!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos of the exhibition - just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing and sending panther-sized hugs your way!
Jemi Fraser: Thank you. On all counts.
DeleteI am so glad that after the not well liked musical with its following pothole drama (we have them here as well and some wreak havoc) you were able to experience this excellent and highly interesting exhibition. That would have been much more to my liking as well. Oh how I wish I had been there with you. Of all you pictures what really stayed with me is the little red boat on the blue highly decorative waves - such an inspiration. But there is so much more.
ReplyDeleteI hope the panther sized hole will eventually become smaller. Our beloved four-legged companions tend to leave those holes behind. Hugs to you.
Carola Bartz: It really was a delightful exhibition - and I had a big weakness for that boat too.
DeleteJazz has a permanent home in our heart and it is right and proper that his absence leaves a hole. It hurts just the same. And thank you.
Hope this comment takes. I am so sorry about your loss of Jazz. I know that pain and I still hurt for each one I have lost over the past fifty years. Your photos are exquisite. Thanks for sharing them with me.
ReplyDeleteGlenda C. Beall: Thank you. That pain is very, very sharp isn't it?
DeleteFie on that pothole. I've driven through a few and had wheels bent also. The frustrating thing is that it's usually impossible to avoid them, through no fault of one's own. An expensive "free" night, indeed. I'm glad you both - and the roo - were safe.
ReplyDeleteThe aboriginal art is wonderful. The abstract and geometric nature of many of the pieces and the brilliant colours are so pleasing to the eye.
I'm glad you had this beautiful art to help distract you for a bit. The pain seems to go on and on, doesn't it? It's good to be able to put it to one side for a while. Hugs, xx
jenny_o: It was an expensive night out, but could have been a heap worse. And the aboriginal art was fabulous. Beautiful, moving and a privilege to see. I am so grateful for beauty. And yes, you are right about pain. Grief is a side effect of love and has very sharp teeth.
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