tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post1776196203028384371..comments2024-03-28T22:51:32.258+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: Mill Lane BridgeSteve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-70934583552846842072023-01-13T17:18:28.653+00:002023-01-13T17:18:28.653+00:00Loving that bridge -- super bright and happy. And ...Loving that bridge -- super bright and happy. And I love especially that the kids did this!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-990492927914009292023-01-13T09:51:10.235+00:002023-01-13T09:51:10.235+00:00Steve, in answer to your question. Yes, we were th...Steve, in answer to your question. Yes, we were the first to open a hotel specifically for gay and lesbian families with kids. We had playhouses, toys, games. Two moms. Two dads. Family. Friends. Safe and welcoming.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-71144972770177105532023-01-12T10:44:34.267+00:002023-01-12T10:44:34.267+00:00River: Yes! The day goes so much faster when there...River: Yes! The day goes so much faster when there's a lot to do.<br /><br />Mitchell: Now, I have to clarify this. I'm sure there were gay hotels before 2001. I remember seeing ads for gay guesthouses like Island House in Key West way back in the '80s, and I know there was a big gay hotel in St. Petersburg when I lived in Florida in the late '90s. Is the distinction that yours was for kids and families too?<br /><br />YP: That is absolutely true!<br /><br />Boud: I do like my job, most of the time. It has its irritations, but I guess every job does!<br /><br />Ms Moon: I do love that palm tree, and I like the cherry blossoms with the bicycle. I think that's quite an advanced artistic vision for a kid that age!<br /><br />Bob: It's definitely nice to have so much color on display. And yes, it's a great boost for the kids.<br /><br />Pixie: I hope these kids put their pro-tree sentiments into action when they're adults!<br /><br />Sharon: It IS a great project for the kids!<br /><br />Bug: I guess that's natural. I do the same thing. :)<br /><br />Robin: It is calming down a bit every day. The first day or two back from vacation are always a little insane.<br /><br />Ellen D: I hope so! I wish I could have photographed every panel, but surely they have their own pictures. :)<br /><br />Red: I'm surprised how long they last, though. The last batch stuck around for 20 years or so!<br /><br />Ellen: I'm not good at sitting still either. I need to be active.<br /><br />Allison: They don't do it immediately, but it starts to happen over time. Particularly as the paintings get more aged and weathered.<br /><br />Janie: Hopefully!<br /><br />Kelly: At least for me, I can make the argument that reading is part of the job. :)<br /><br />Andrew: I would love to know how they planned their paintings. They clearly put some thought into them before they went up on the bridge.<br /><br />Catalyst: It is indeed!<br /><br />Margaret: I love the fact that they used such bright, vivid colors.<br /><br />Debby: Well THAT's annoying. I think people do try to leave this art alone for a period of time, but eventually it will be tagged. It's inevitable.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-27205340983258580932023-01-11T11:51:53.661+00:002023-01-11T11:51:53.661+00:00The middle school right around the corner from us ...The middle school right around the corner from us painted the underside of the bridge blue and put their handprints on it. It was such a cheerful thing. It lasted two weeks before it was grafiti'ed over by vandals. I marvel at the simple respect of enjoying children's art and leaving it be. <br />Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-82367816375390007892023-01-11T00:28:31.358+00:002023-01-11T00:28:31.358+00:00I've always liked being busy rather than bored...I've always liked being busy rather than bored. There needs to be a balance though! Having a sense of accomplishment is such a positive. I love the colorful bridge paintings! They are so cheerful and meaningful. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-60506005126041134922023-01-11T00:04:19.274+00:002023-01-11T00:04:19.274+00:00Busy is good.Busy is good.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-16370663051019901212023-01-10T22:08:38.051+00:002023-01-10T22:08:38.051+00:00Art is art, whether by skilled artists or schoolch...Art is art, whether by skilled artists or schoolchildren. I can see thought has really gone into artwork. <br /><br />Don't forget to take time for yourself when you are so busy.<br /><br />Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788740115264422305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-64148386656064581832023-01-10T19:05:50.398+00:002023-01-10T19:05:50.398+00:00What bright, cheerful artwork! Even though my you...What bright, cheerful artwork! Even though my younger daughter can read during her downtime at work, she'd much rather be busy. Time passes more quickly that way. ;) I hope your day was productive. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-7825383164226780992023-01-10T18:55:08.658+00:002023-01-10T18:55:08.658+00:00The children and their parents are no doubt proud ...The children and their parents are no doubt proud of the paintings. You'll be caught up at work soon, I'm sure.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-42669446860069487952023-01-10T16:53:51.874+00:002023-01-10T16:53:51.874+00:00It surprises me, in a good way, that the taggers d...It surprises me, in a good way, that the taggers don't go out and deface the kids' art immediately. Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-66634280977957451702023-01-10T16:02:16.750+00:002023-01-10T16:02:16.750+00:00I love the bridge paintings but more I love that t...I love the bridge paintings but more I love that they had children paint them! <br /><br />I agree, always good to be busy. But then I don't sit well for long, get antsy, have to get up and do something.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-70131086735011714762023-01-10T15:14:38.661+00:002023-01-10T15:14:38.661+00:00That would be a great project for kids but they do...That would be a great project for kids but they do have to be kept up or redone. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-88496957130513052882023-01-10T14:59:56.833+00:002023-01-10T14:59:56.833+00:00Oh, I bet those kids and their families are so pro...Oh, I bet those kids and their families are so proud of their work on that bridge. I am sure they bring their friends and family to see their drawings.<br />It is great to be busy and productive at work - your day flies by!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-37619978065783086922023-01-10T14:54:34.274+00:002023-01-10T14:54:34.274+00:00That is such a great art project and theme for the...That is such a great art project and theme for the kids. I love what they painted. <br />Hope things calm down at work for you today. NewRobin13https://www.blogger.com/profile/00325825087101632977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-88166272568176458502023-01-10T14:23:34.615+00:002023-01-10T14:23:34.615+00:00What fun paintings! I love how bright they are - e...What fun paintings! I love how bright they are - especially as I look at them from 30 degree NC. <br /><br />I prefer being busy at work, except I will complain about it too. I can't be satisfied. Ha!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-69671515685541875632023-01-10T14:20:18.156+00:002023-01-10T14:20:18.156+00:00I love the colorful murals and the message about t...I love the colorful murals and the message about trees. What a great project for the kids.<br />Enjoy your busy days!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-58143422976760322402023-01-10T14:15:04.907+00:002023-01-10T14:15:04.907+00:00I love these paintings on the bridge. They're...I love these paintings on the bridge. They're so colourful and hopeful. "We Need Trees", reminds me of myself when I was a kid.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-91654093373728492023-01-10T14:05:51.307+00:002023-01-10T14:05:51.307+00:00A few reasons I love this: it brightens up the wal...A few reasons I love this: it brightens up the walk, kids will love seeing their art on display, and it helps kids find and nurture their creative side.<br />Oh, and it's pretty and smart and funny.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-78045187914541128132023-01-10T14:01:06.549+00:002023-01-10T14:01:06.549+00:00Oh, I do like those trees as seen by children. The...Oh, I do like those trees as seen by children. The palm tree on the tiny isle is terrific. So is the one by Sophie, age 6. <br />Glad they got that project approved and done. <br />I bet you are glad to be back at work, creating order in the chaos of life. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-71082515345050575122023-01-10T11:53:52.824+00:002023-01-10T11:53:52.824+00:00That's a great art project. Seems like the the...That's a great art project. Seems like the theme is green. I like the ode to trees.<br />And you must like your job, rejoicing over a busy day. Good for you.Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-65268805186793961822023-01-10T10:35:24.925+00:002023-01-10T10:35:24.925+00:00How annoying to have so much work to do at work! I...How annoying to have so much work to do at work! It must have severely reduced your private reading time and we all know that to function effectively librarians need plenty of reading time to enrich their knowledge of books.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-41751058242604674112023-01-10T09:14:24.695+00:002023-01-10T09:14:24.695+00:00The bridge art makes me smile. Thanks for the link...The bridge art makes me smile. Thanks for the link to the old post. Where was I in summer 2000? Renovating a B&B hotel in Palm Springs to open in early 2021 as the first hotel in the country for gays & lesbians, their children, family and friends. It got off to a great start and then came 9/11 when the world changed.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-52126714530164523262023-01-10T08:50:53.135+00:002023-01-10T08:50:53.135+00:00The bridge is beautiful! I love it. It's good ...The bridge is beautiful! I love it. It's good to be busy at work, the time seems to go faster.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.com