Comments on: The Slow Art Movement

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:23:55 +0000

I know what you mean, Robyn, they can be quite helpful as long as you can direct them towards productive things and you don’t run out of steam halfway through.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:59:58 +0000

I had a good laugh! I know those Manic Mad creative energy boosts so well especially after a fallow period. Actually I’m hoping to hit one right about now.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:54:05 +0000

Hi Nikki, I shall have to remember this the next time I try to persuade my family that chickens would be a good idea. I’m busy sorting out the rest of the garden first though, which may take me a year or two.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:19:31 +0000

Hi Jen, over the years we’ve found some great people who come and do work on the house for us. It doesn’t seem to stop me starting things in a fit of wild enthusiasm but I’m slowly gaining a better understanding of my limits and what I can realistically attempt without messing up or getting overwhelmed.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:01:32 +0000

I’m glad it’s not just me, Daniel. I think a lot of us go quite slowly, I just don’t think that art is a quick process. It needs a lot of thinking time.

And I’m just thinking long term with the chickens - the eggs could be trade goods in the event of global meltdown! Although I do also have a teenage boy in the house who gets through quite a few eggs. I’ve also been eating more of them lately (poached eggs on toast = breakfast heaven!)

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:58:15 +0000

You’re welcome, Denise, I’m glad it was helpful. It is tough when our minds outstrip our bodies abilities, isn’t it.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:57:14 +0000

I’ve often thought I might be a bit bi-polar because I definitely have slightly manic phases but I never need medical help, so I’ve not investigated it. I definitely use art as therapy though; it keeps me focused and (sort of) sane.

And yes, we have lots of foxes.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:54:20 +0000

Hi Tina, you’re right, it’s a problem we all face - no matter what our energy levels.

Btw, the trouble with chickens is that they eat all your plants too, not just the slugs!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:30:04 +0000

I have to say, chickens are easy — much easier than a dog or cat. We have a dozen and my kids love them. My three year old son plays with them every day. You’ll avoid a lot of problems is you build a sturdy house and yard so they can’t get out and nothing can get in. And people are happy to watch them when you go on vacation if they get to keep the eggs. And then if you get tired of them just open the door to their house and they will “fly south” in the words of my kids.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:12:09 +0000

Oh My. Reading this it felt like you were right inside my brain. I can highly recommend hiring a “Mark” to help with the decorating projects gone bad. He always manages to fix what I start.