Rodin and My Thoughts

Today, I am taking the day off of work to study and start a research paper. I'm back in my regular routine....work, school and all the other obligations which tug at me constantly. Truth be told, I'm yearning to be back on vacation!

To make myself feel better, I'm sharing some of my favorite Rodin's.....enjoy!

"The Call To Arms"

This scrulpture mesmerized me with the intensity of feeling which Rodin captured.

The dying combatant and the avenging angel.

I found myself wandering back to gaze at it many times.

"The Prodigal Son"

This was also one of my favorites. The simplicity of the lines

evoked such a feeling of surrender that I was captivated.

At first my thought was total surrender but I was puzzled by the hands.

One is stretched open and the other clenched.

I couldn't help thinkging the clenched hand a symbol of the human resistance

to total surrender to the Divine....

"The Mighty Hand"

This reminded me of creation. The power man has been given.

Frightening in its intensity.

Rose Family Reunion

Group picture ... Thanks to Sandy's whistle, we were able to pull this off!

Over 70 relatives travelled from all over the US to attend.

* It was difficult to realize, WE are now the older generation! groan

Front row: Barb, Sue and Mary

Back row: Paul, Bob, Mark, John and Don

Their parents would be proud!

The Rose Outlaws!

Kim (John), Marianne (Mark), Denise (Don), Marni (Bob), Sandy (Paul)

It always amazes me how well we all get along!