Thursday, June 12, 2014
Sweep It Under The Rug
by Rajani "Reggie" Singh from THREAD END by Amanda Lee
I'm thrilled that the Tallulah Falls Museum is finally getting some new exhibits. Of course, the Padgett Collection of antique textiles is only on loan, but at least our small town is getting a much-needed dose of culture.
The museum has put photographs of some of the items to be displayed in the exhibit on their website, and there is a vintage Sivas rug that I can hardly wait to see in person. The rug--or kilim--is from Turkey and features threads in varying shades of orange, brown, blue, and lavender. I'm sure the photo on the site doesn't do it justice.
Marcy told me that our friend Vera Langhorn said the collector might be willing to part with a few pieces. Let me tell you, Marcy and I had a good laugh over that. One doesn't buy museum-quality art on a librarian's salary. That's what I do, by the way--I'm the librarian. My husband Manu is the chief of police. And you don't buy museum-quality art on a police chief's salary either. Marcy assures me that entrepreneurs can barely afford the admission to look at museum-quality art. If I could afford that Sivas kilim, I certainly wouldn't put it on my floor and walk on it. I'd hang it in a glass display case and admire its beauty every day.
My husband just informed me that there might be an alleged art thief in town, and the department is concerned that he'll target the exhibit. He said the man once confessed to stealing a priceless painting because--according to the note he left behind--the piece wasn't appreciated. I find it rather difficult to argue with that man's motivation. I'd never condone his stealing it, of course, but it breaks my heart to think of art being unappreciated.
In keeping with the Killer Characters' Cozy Days of Summer Giveaway, please leave a comment below telling me what unappreciated thing saddens you. One winner will receive a signed copy of THREAD END. Don't forget to include your e-mail address so you can be notified if you win!
I'm thrilled that the Tallulah Falls Museum is finally getting some new exhibits. Of course, the Padgett Collection of antique textiles is only on loan, but at least our small town is getting a much-needed dose of culture.
The museum has put photographs of some of the items to be displayed in the exhibit on their website, and there is a vintage Sivas rug that I can hardly wait to see in person. The rug--or kilim--is from Turkey and features threads in varying shades of orange, brown, blue, and lavender. I'm sure the photo on the site doesn't do it justice.
Marcy told me that our friend Vera Langhorn said the collector might be willing to part with a few pieces. Let me tell you, Marcy and I had a good laugh over that. One doesn't buy museum-quality art on a librarian's salary. That's what I do, by the way--I'm the librarian. My husband Manu is the chief of police. And you don't buy museum-quality art on a police chief's salary either. Marcy assures me that entrepreneurs can barely afford the admission to look at museum-quality art. If I could afford that Sivas kilim, I certainly wouldn't put it on my floor and walk on it. I'd hang it in a glass display case and admire its beauty every day.
My husband just informed me that there might be an alleged art thief in town, and the department is concerned that he'll target the exhibit. He said the man once confessed to stealing a priceless painting because--according to the note he left behind--the piece wasn't appreciated. I find it rather difficult to argue with that man's motivation. I'd never condone his stealing it, of course, but it breaks my heart to think of art being unappreciated.
In keeping with the Killer Characters' Cozy Days of Summer Giveaway, please leave a comment below telling me what unappreciated thing saddens you. One winner will receive a signed copy of THREAD END. Don't forget to include your e-mail address so you can be notified if you win!
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What saddens me the most is those who do not appreciate what they have in search of what they want. Family, friends, a roof over their heads and food on the table. In their rush to get ahead they loose so much.
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Not everyone will appreciate every piece of art but it's good to be exposed to different styles.
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Underappreciated? Good, kind people.
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people who do nice things for others
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People that do rescue work with animals are so unappreciated.
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Those who help out in so many ways and never get a response - not even a smile or thank you.
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Alas, we underappreciate the little things - the dew on the tip of a blade of grass, the wonder in a child's eyes watching a firefly, the patience of a turtle making its way to the water, a hawk soaring overhead, keeping an eye on it all. There is an art to this - to stop for just a moment, to look, to listen, to enjoy what is in front of us *right now,* whether it is the engineering of a vehicle or a sculpture in a garden, or to simply hold the hand of someone we love.
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First responders whether it be the police, firemen or paramedics are underappreciated as well as our military, for without them we wouldn't be free.
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I agree with Liz... Everyone needs to begin appreciating the little things in life. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thank you all for the wonderful comments giving shout-outs to so many underappreciated things!!! Keep 'em coming! :D
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When you go to a lot of trouble to find the perfect gift for someone and they don't even bother to say thank you. That really annoys me.
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The lack of appreciation that teachers receive. They have such a difficult and important job, and yet they are underpayed and generally disregarded. How sad.
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when i send a card or gift for a special occasion like a birthday or wedding and get no response. I don't know if they got it or liked/disliked it. I always call or send a note or text when someone in acknowledgment.
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People who don't appreciate their precious pets. That upsets me greatly.
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It breaks my heart when I think how many children are unappreciated by their parents. Too many children suffer abuse &/or indifference by the very people who should love them the most.
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Thank you again for all your heartfelt, wonderful shout-outs to all things underappreciated! Congratulations to Britt who had the #7 entry (so deemed the winner by Random Number Generator)! Good luck, all, in the next giveaway!!! Hugs, Gayle/Amanda
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