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PHOTO PROMPT © Lisa Fox
Genre: Anecdote
Word Count: 100
GLASSMITH
Charles was a glassblower at the amusement park called Worlds of Fun where I spent a summer as a caricature artist. I loved to watch him create his glass menagerie.
Years later I visited his shop in a local mall.
“Such beautiful work,” I said. “You’ve only gotten better.”
“Are you still drawing?” he asked.
“Of course.” Then, I saw a figure on a shelf—a dancer. “I’ve sketched her many times! I must have her.”
Instead of selling me that one, he crafted another on the spot—just for me.
Her fluid choreography will forever grace my whatnot shelf.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
What a lovely memory and a lovely memento
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Many thanks, Neiil.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful and inspiring!
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Thank you, Clare.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a beautiful piece of work.
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Yes it is, Tessa. Thanks for stopping by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, what a lovely friendship forged through art, and a stunning piece to connect it all together.
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Dear Jen,
I haven’t seen Charles in many years. It was a sweet reconnection. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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BEAUTIFUL piece of artwork. I remember when you got this. And yes, you are still “drawing”.
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Dear Anonymous Jan,
Definitely still drawing…to infinity and beyond. 😉
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Beautiful Chiluli photo! I got to see his exhibition in Columbus, Ohio several times. So unique! Love the little glass dancer. I used to have a whole shelf of little blown glass animals and such that my Daddy brought back to me from Canada back when he drove the truck. They were stored away. Our first burglary in Kentucky, the thief shattered every last one. Not sure what’s up with WP today. It won’t give me the “reader”. Last week it wouldn’t let me “like” things. Sigh…
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Dear Bear,
That little dancer is a cherished piece. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The painting you made for me of the Native Woman dancer is my most treasured and cherished piece, too. 🙂 ❤ Shalom, Bear
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A tale of two artists! Simply delightful, Rochelle.
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Thank you so much, Keith.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a wonderful whatnot shelf, both the shelf itself and what precious art you have on it. Those are the kinds of memories I cherish. Seems like synchronicity you two running into each other again.
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Dear Lisa,
So many things happen in life that have us saying, “That was no coincidence.” 😉 The whatnot shelf, as you can see, is a family heirloom. The baby in the black and white photo is a future artist/author. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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What a beautiful piece!
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Yes it is. Thanks for stopping by, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love this story! There is a special bond forged between two artists sharing work–and what a lovely piece of artwork to commemorate the friendship.
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Dear Angela,
Yes, indeed. I love just looking at the dancer and remembering. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nice. You show how there’s more than one way to make (or continue) a connection.
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Thank you for such a nice comment, Ken.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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There used to be a glass blower outisde the railway station on my way to work. He made me a pair of red drop earrings to match my ruby engagement ring. Liz
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Dear Liz,
What a sweet story. Thank you for sharing it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s awesome! I love glass works, love to watch it created, everything about it.
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Dear Dawn,
It is fascinating. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely idea and memento.
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Thank you whoever you are.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a lovely story, and the glass dancer is gorgeous. I like the warm friendliness of the dialogue – the reunion of these two was clearly a joyful moment.
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Dear Margaret,
I remember the night like it was yesterday. Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a great story, Rochelle. Glassblowing is one of those skills that seems like magic, how they can create things out of molten goop and have it come out like they planned. It’s the sort of thing I’d like to try but would never be able to invest the time to get good at it. I hope you have a good Labor Day!
-David
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Dear David,
Glassblowing is fascinating. I love to watch it, but I don’t know that it’s something I’d attempt. Thank you re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh that’s so beautiful. What amazing glass work. A stunning memento
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Dear Laurie,
He made it look so easy. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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