Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Reader


 The Reader
Jean-Honore Fragonard  ~ 1732-1806

Fragonard was a French Artist and a prolific painter who left a large body of work.  His style seems to be the embodiment of the Rococo era.
I  love this well known painting, of a thoughtful girl reading.

Reading was such a fun thing to do when I was growing up and I loved reading Dr Seuss books and then reading them to my children when they were young.


I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
Dr. Seuss

I can read in red. I can read in blue.
I can read in pickle color too.
I can read in bed, and in purple. and in brown.
I can read in a circle and upside down!
I can read with my left eye. I can read with my right.
I can read Mississippi with my eyes shut tight!

There are so many things you can learn about.
But…you'll miss the best things
If you keep your eyes shut.
The more that you read, the more things you will know
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

If you read with your eyes shut you're likely to find
That the place where you're going is far, far behind
SO…that's why I tell you to keep your eyes wide.
Keep them wide open…at least on one side.

Hope you have a wonderful week
Hugs
Carolyn 
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31 comments:

  1. Marsha @ Tattered ChickNovember 8, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Hello Carolyn,

    I received a very special packaage today!!! (I sent you an email)

    When I was a child I was such an avid reader. My dad would find me in bed under the covers with a flashlight reading when I was supposed to be asleep :)

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  2. Draffin BearsNovember 8, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks Marsha, have just sent you an email.
    Sounds familiar with the torch under the blankets, reading, when I should have been asleep.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  3. Mariette's Back to BasicsNovember 8, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    AMEN to that! I've been a fervent reader when I was a child and always. We have so many books in our home! But with the Internet, reading has become less I must confess. When we go on vacation, that means to us relaxing and READING...
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  4. Happy-SonneNovember 8, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    So nice your post! I can read your beautiful post ;-)
    Have a great week!
    Hugs Yvonne

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  5. Pierre BOYERNovember 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I love the reader's theme...
    I made a lot of pictures and a painting about it !
    Best regards,

    Pierre

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  6. ClaudiaNovember 8, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    what a lovely post!
    This picture is one of my favorites and I also love reading - only I don't have time enough at the moment. When I was young, I was reading lots of books during a month! Now the books are waiting for wintertime to read them ....

    Have a lovely day,
    sending love and hugs my friend,
    Claudia

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  7. AnneNovember 8, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Carolyn! I loved reading as a child. I have fond memories of dad buying me a new book every Saturday:) All my children love reading also! Have a great week!:)
    ~Anne

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  8. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMNovember 8, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    It is a beautiful painting. And just like you i read a lot as a young girl. I read a lot today also.
    Happy week
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  9. It's meNovember 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I like your post today....seize the day darling...love from me...xxx..

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  10. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 9, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Ohhhhh.....I LOVE THIS MY DEAR!!!! And this painting is one of my favorites and I have a similar one, of which the artist is unknown to me...but reading is a delicious activity that I WILL BE DOING TODAY...I am home sick with a wicked case of laryngitis!

    HUGS TO YOU DEAREST !!! Anita

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  11. BarbaraNovember 9, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Reading is still (and always has been) one of my favorite ways to spend free time. Fortunately, my three children feel the same way. We always have a book in hand.
    What a lovely post, Carolyn!

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  12. KathyNovember 9, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    I love this painting as well - beautifully done - I have always loved to read! It is a wonderful way to travel and to expand your horizons!
    I have enjoyed my visit to your blog!
    Kathy

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  13. koraleeNovember 9, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Love this today dear one! I wish I could curl up on the sofa and read all day today....so soul satisfying...off to read to my students. xoxoxo HUGS

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  14. Fabulously FrenchNovember 9, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I have this print in the apartment on the 2nd floor and I adore it. Must have something to do with the fact that I also love to read.

    Bisous from Eymet, Leeann

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  15. VirginiaNovember 9, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    As a former teacher, I thought I'd read all of Dr. Seuss's work, but not this one. I will share with the reading tutors at my church.
    Merci,
    V

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  16. JeanneNovember 9, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    How sweet indeed.
    Love you
    Jeanne

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  17. Princesa NadieNovember 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I love that picture and reading is one of the most interestinng thing we can do
    Love

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  18. Bella SinclairNovember 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    She looks mighty comfy and cozy, doesn't she. Aah, Dr. Seuss. A perennial favorite. I wish I had more time to read. I enjoy reading your blog, that's for sure. With both eyes open. :)

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  19. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    oh I am so thrilled you wrote about this painting Carolyn!!!! Ny Grandmother did a needlepoint stitched painting of this for us...years ago....I love it and never knew where it came from....this is gorgeous...I will have to show you mine!!!

    Have a wonderful day!!!

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  20. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsNovember 9, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Nothing like the magic of books. Oh how I love to get lost in them.
    xx

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  21. DeannaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    God Bless you Carolyn.
    Reading is a wonderful thing to do and know how to read.

    Today I bought a dollar Home Decorating Book from the Library Book Sale. I luv this!

    We're getting snow......whah. I have to adjust!
    d

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  22. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 10, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Good morning sweet Carolyn!

    THank you for your greeting and get-well wishes! I am home AGAIN today, with a bad cold, headache and laryngitis that is a darn good reason to go NOWHERE!!!! BUT, I can READ TODAY and enjoy the peace of getting lost in a book...thank you for this cozy idea!!! Anita

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  23. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Thank you for follow me! i also follow you now! i hope you come back to me , to my next post! kisses! have a good day!
    Miriamstella
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  24. rochambeauNovember 10, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    This is a stunning painting of The Reader!! Though I have heard of Jean Honore Fragonard, I've never seen this particular work, so thank you very much for leading the way, Carolyn!

    The gift of reading comprehension came late to me. I was age 25 and I consider this gift , one the two biggest miracles of my life. Books allow us to get lost in another world and wake up anew. Books have the power to teach new ideas, even change a life. Books can connect like-minded people. How sweet it is to savor a good book!


    Hugs to you!!

    xox
    Constance

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  25. BumbleVeeNovember 10, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    What a shame most kids don't even know how to read anymore..... We kids so loved it when our Mom read to us...and when I learned to read...I read to the other kids... and then went to school and showed off a bit because I could already read.... I loved reading! Still do...but, don't seem to find much time to do so now ...what with other crafting and things... I really need to try those books on tape (or whatever they are on these days) and enjoy somebody reading to me while doing some crafting...what fun it would be to have somebody read to me again....

    I tried to get the girl at the physio place to read to me while lying there with the fluctuating current thingy strapped to my arm... she said... I can't really read...that's why I went into Kinesiology...huh...? how did she learn the terminology and get through the course? ...hmmmm... maybe she meant she just doesn't like to read. What a shame......

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  26. Celestial CharmsNovember 10, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Such a lovely post. Reading is a lifetime of delight!
    Maureen

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  27. Silvia NegrettiNovember 10, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Dear Carolyne,
    Ilove 1800's art and i'm a big reader, so dis post really fit me!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  28. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFENovember 10, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful post, Carolyn! Hope you're having a lovely week :) xoxo

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  29. LolaNovember 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    One of my favorite paintings is Fragonard's La Balancoire.

    Lovely post!

    Hugs

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  30. Yvonne - Frl. KleinNovember 11, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I love this painting!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Hugs,
    Yvonne

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  31. Savannah GrannyNovember 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful sentiment! Hugs, Ginger

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