- Follow Shy Girl Talking on WordPress.com
SEARCH
Shy Girl
Susan Spangler
I'm a graphic designer & illustrator, observer and survivor. My website, www.susanspangler.com, contains a wide portfolio of my projects and images – some for pay, most for love, many for both. This blog, like most of my artwork, is inspired by things that catch my eye, my ear, my heart. Funny, confounding, astounding and encouraging, all at once. You know. Life.
CATEGORIES
-
RECENT POSTS
- The Best Things February 9, 2019
- Up on the Roof July 28, 2018
- Dear People: World War II Letters From My Dad October 24, 2017
- Love Objects September 19, 2017
- Mom at 95: Still Barbara After All These Years August 3, 2017
- Top Ten Countdown: What I Learned This Year From Breast Cancer June 25, 2017
- The H-Word June 18, 2016
- Talking in Color April 10, 2016
- small wonder March 1, 2016
- Shortcuts to Happiness February 7, 2016
THE YEAR OF THE BIRD: True Stories in Pictures + Words. Written & Illustrated by Susan Spangler
Some Sites I Really Like
• http://womensmemoirs.com
• http://explore.noodle.org
• www.beinghuman.org
• www.streetartutopia.com
• http://miriamseidel.com
• www.barbarascheiber.com
• http://davescheiber.netSusan Spangler Pictures + Words
Mom Says Goodbye to Her Old House
This entry was posted in aging, comfort, encouragement, family, generations, gratitude, home, inspiration, old age, peace of mind, solace and tagged #family, #familylove, #generations, #gettingolder, #gratitude, #home, #innerpeace. Bookmark the permalink.
Susan,
Everything you and your family is done with such beauty and grace.
You make each stage of life something to embrace.
Thanks so much, Patty. Those words are beautiful, and your encouragement means a great deal to me. In these past 3 posts – all about small, idiosyncratic aspects of life – I feel as if I’ve been freed from the self-imposed, burdensome imperative to address big ideas or none at all. Eureka! Now if someone would just pay me for it! Haha. And onward.
Reading this made me teary-eyed and wistful and also made me smile. So many memories, such well-lived lives. Beautiful!
Thanks so much, Judy. And deep thanks for being a loving part of those memories.
Another beautifully written story Susie…and love your illustrations.
Thanks so much, Barb. Hope all’s going well in paradise.
It is bittersweet to leave a house with so many memories. May the future bring many more happiness in your new home.
Thanks, Marianne. The new home is a haven. And the guest room has a skylight – just saying!
I was set to leave you a comment. Then I read the three previous ones. All I can say is “ditto.” Thanks for sharing your art, your family, and your memories.
Thanks so much, Matilda! It’s my pleasure, truly!
Dear Susie, I am in awe of you! You are so very talented in everything you do and your stories are so inspiring. They make me cry. Intelligence cannot describe how smart you are. Please tell your Mom I am so sorry that she had to give a house she shared with your Dad & all of your family. I hope you and she will have a wonderful life in your new home. I wish we could get together sometime – maybe for lunch (the three of us)? I can come to you. Love you guys, Beth
Thanks so much, Beth! That sounds lovely.
Beautiful, Suse. Thanks so much for putting this into eloquent words and pictures, so we can share this moment.
Thanks, Meem. We’re all definitely part of this picture.
My deepest thanks for putting on the page what is in our hearts,
My honor and pleasure.