A genetic study which traces our lineage back thousands of years to seven women.
Needless to say it was a fascinating read and the book of Genesis and beginnings came to mind.
Hence the funny little illustration of Adam and Eve.
Hence the funny little illustration of Adam and Eve.
Mother sent me a baby fig tree for Christmas,
A cutting rooted from her own tree, which was from my Uncle's tree,
which was from my Nana's tree. We sure do love figs in our family.
I hope I can keep my ancestral tree alive.
A cutting rooted from her own tree, which was from my Uncle's tree,
which was from my Nana's tree. We sure do love figs in our family.
I hope I can keep my ancestral tree alive.
I'm going to start adding this series of little musings my Etsy shop today.
17 comments:
I love your musings on ancestry, and I enjoy when your paintings take a narrative turn. That little apple-half at the bottom of the tree is simply delicious!
LOVE your figures! inspired!
Seven Daughters of Eve is a great book!
And the fig trees and leaves...such enduring archetypes.
Reminds me of a short poem that I would like share with you and your readers
First Fig
by Edna St. Vincent Millay
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—
It gives a lovely light.
Sadee: thank you so much! I couldn't stop chuckling as I posted my adam and eve.
Laura: you are toooo kind.
PL: thank you for the fig. : )
I too enjoy seeing you introduce more of a narrative to some of your work... and I LOVE seeing your hand writing. LOVE! Just gorgeous.
Helen: thank you so much. I always appreciate your thoughts!
These are beautiful! We like your writing !
Happy 2012 !
Ildiko and Flavia: thank you so much. I adore your work and have enjoyed your latest posts.
Beautiful work and I loved that book as well, Seven Daughters of Eve....fascinating! I'm really enamored with the handing down of the fig tree....each one of us is a link between generations....have a fabulous year Holly!
Patti: I'm so glad you read the book too! Endlessly fascinating. Yes, my sweet little figlette is a living link to the past, a fourth generation tree from my Nana's (my great grandmother's) tree. I was so lucky to know both of my great grandmothers on my mother's side. Happy New Year!
Can't tell you how much I love the Adam and Eve painting. It occurs to me that if you had the right kind of friends, it would make a kickass wedding invitation.
Floatingink: Ha! I love that idea!
I really admire this one!
kelly: thank you kindly!
Beautiful and amusing :)
Love the Adam and Eve! Looks like Adam could benefit from a little waxing!
Gracey: You are too kind.
Mary: Too funny.
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