tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post1171450137229688607..comments2024-03-25T11:04:10.945-07:00Comments on Chez Danisse: The MarchDenise http://www.blogger.com/profile/08269617590521412393noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-53695601431816825612012-04-05T06:59:00.325-07:002012-04-05T06:59:00.325-07:00I love this. Today I am one of only two library v...I love this. <i>Today I am one of only two library visitors without computers, yet I don't hear keyboards. I hear the distant sound of a paper cutter and a man turning pages of a newspaper. </i> I love how very present you were in that moment. You remind me to be the same.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-70881379828527619482012-04-01T11:11:35.760-07:002012-04-01T11:11:35.760-07:00I love your honesty in words. I too have times wh...I love your honesty in words. I too have times when I worry about writing down such things and not following through. I smiled reading that you were one of the few in the library without an electronic device.alexandriahttp://littlepostcards.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-35223100454500312752012-03-28T08:32:47.990-07:002012-03-28T08:32:47.990-07:00Annie, Keyboards, I avoid the sound as often as po...Annie, Keyboards, I avoid the sound as often as possible. Enjoy your moments today.<br /><br />kate, Yes, breathe. I've just finished a novel. Time to select what's next...<br /><br />Magda, Cheers to a relaxing day.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-63936849298433285762012-03-28T04:15:54.304-07:002012-03-28T04:15:54.304-07:00Your manifesto should become my manifesto. I need ...Your manifesto should become my manifesto. I need to get rid of the clenched jaw as well. Learn again to walk rather than march into things. It is hard, but I guess, as you say, it starts with the realization that you're actually doing it. Stopping it is the easy part.Magdahttp://mylittleexpatkitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-13536530587645621082012-03-27T22:36:02.680-07:002012-03-27T22:36:02.680-07:00For me it is the chasing - feeling myself start to...For me it is the chasing - feeling myself start to chase after what I need to do. Rather than ending the march - I need to remember to breath.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder, and the gentle words.<br /><br />I request a lot of books and find it fascinating which ones show up in the same week - you just never know what you might end up reading together.katehttp://0521kt.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-5814640092271171172012-03-27T16:03:30.082-07:002012-03-27T16:03:30.082-07:00I like the sound of your library, especially the l...I like the sound of your library, especially the lack of keyboard noises. And I very much like your manifesto/idea...in fact I like it very much, sometimes it feels as though there's an endless 'list' of things to march through...but consciously stopping oneself (complete with a loosening of ones jaw) and just enjoying the moment... wise words indeed. I shall be attempting to put them to use.Elsa Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652787657325357638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-60938265134524231352012-03-27T14:53:09.961-07:002012-03-27T14:53:09.961-07:00Oh, Rachel. You are the best. Thank you for leav...Oh, Rachel. You are the best. Thank you for leaving me with a smile.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-79260056818353641292012-03-27T14:51:52.212-07:002012-03-27T14:51:52.212-07:00Shari, You are wise. Too much seriousness is such ...Shari, You are wise. Too much seriousness is such a bore.<br /><br />Gracia, I'm always tricking myself into something...<br /><br />Samantha, That last paragraph, it was a nice moment.<br /><br />Jane, But we are only grim(m) on occasion. Luckily we indulge in belly laughter as well.<br /><br />n, I happened to write about the march in spring, but it visits all seasons. I'm not sure what it is about. Usually I'd like to squash it, but I suppose it can sometimes be useful. <br /><br />Lisa, Those initial thoughts are often the seeds for something much bigger, and hopefully better.<br /><br />Monica, Yes, the noticing. It's a beginning.<br /><br />Thank you, Mise. I welcome your non-marching company.<br /><br />Tracy, And even better on a rainy day like today.<br /><br />Hello, Emily Vanessa. Yes, the newspapers being turned is rather civilized. I like it.<br /><br />Courtney, The clenched jaw is never welcome. Cheers, indeed.<br /><br />Kate, I hope you've found something lovely to loosen your jaw. I know you have wonderful taste and seem quite determined, so I'll consider it done. I hadn't heard a paper cutter in a while either. It reminded me of trimming prints after working in the darkroom.<br /><br />Beth, It is easy to forget. I've been reminding myself all day. I'm convinced the reminding will become less necessary with time.<br /><br />Rachael, This photograph changes everything. Now I'm totally in the mood to march. Forget everything I've said ; )Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-64303270296870297682012-03-27T14:50:54.615-07:002012-03-27T14:50:54.615-07:00I think everything about this post is perfect. Un...I think everything about this post is perfect. Understanding that putting forth a manifesto may have the opposite effect such that it becomes a burden rather than an inspiration (I'm there with you on that)...recognizing and putting your foot down against 'the march' (I will learn from you)...just noticing it is happening is enough. Perfect post.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478839034249164862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-18524854337441729442012-03-27T14:30:25.553-07:002012-03-27T14:30:25.553-07:00For the most part I agree that marching is just a ...For the most part I agree that marching is just a chore, and when it becomes tedious I like to think of this photograph by Eisenstaedt:<br /><br />http://www.barewalls.com/pv-378491_Marching-Children.html<br /><br />Hip-hip-hooray to stepping out of tune!Rachael | The Slow-Cooked Sentencehttp://theslowcookedsentence.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-51017342800309851542012-03-27T13:51:17.516-07:002012-03-27T13:51:17.516-07:00I fall into "the march", too- and also d...I fall into "the march", too- and also do not like it. You are so right about how simple awareness can stop the automation- and I am always amazed at how often I forget that. Beautiful post, Denise- I'd love to see that "wedding like ceiling". It sounds lovely.the Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057295767901957057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-7450429651734470982012-03-27T11:14:29.533-07:002012-03-27T11:14:29.533-07:00with my own jaw so tight today that it cracks when...with my own jaw so tight today that it cracks when I open it, I like this reminder to be aware and take it a little easier sometimes. haven't heard a paper cutter in too long a time but love the thought of your library even more for it.Katehttp://katelittlehouse.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-86936783339389751182012-03-27T07:17:40.143-07:002012-03-27T07:17:40.143-07:00What a great non-manifesto - and something I need ...What a great non-manifesto - and something I need to remind myself of daily. I especially feel this way at work and I really shouldn't - but it's worse when it invades your personal space. Here's to declenching the jaw!Courtneyhttp://www.everythinginbetween.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-7646007798017812582012-03-27T06:54:50.502-07:002012-03-27T06:54:50.502-07:00Where books are concerned I'm also a conscient...Where books are concerned I'm also a conscientious objector. Actually I love libraries but never borrow books because having a deadline when I need to return them gives me the feeling of hearing those drums but I love your attitude. It seems like a wonderful place where you go to enjoy reading and how nice to hear only the civilised noise of newspapers being turned.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967855350498876132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-10296132823124065122012-03-27T05:08:11.511-07:002012-03-27T05:08:11.511-07:00And the smell of worn leaves as one turns the page...And the smell of worn leaves as one turns the page. The most pleasant quiet one can endure.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582021471773630400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-87725661449731182972012-03-27T01:32:26.915-07:002012-03-27T01:32:26.915-07:00I march too, to get the many things that need doin...I march too, to get the many things that need doing done, and I'll join you on your mental non-marching campaign. It's an excellent piece of awareness and resolution.Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-52021978673501475882012-03-26T23:38:31.686-07:002012-03-26T23:38:31.686-07:00yes yes! the noticing (both meanings) is everythin...yes yes! the noticing (both meanings) is everything.Monicahttp://ink-and-chai.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-17463230904970142912012-03-26T21:24:09.901-07:002012-03-26T21:24:09.901-07:00hey denise... you are so kind about my "manif...hey denise... you are so kind about my "manifesto" - maybe b/c i was writing it for shari it didn't hold the same weight. i never ever really make resolutions for the same reasons you list... ;) <br /><br />what i love most was that shari just made me think about what i wanted to do. thinking is just as important as doing - can move mountains - can stop marching <br /><br />love your thoughts on that. marching can get old so quick. have been there a lot lately too.lisa solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-43254772528581866622012-03-26T20:48:00.379-07:002012-03-26T20:48:00.379-07:00i often wonder what that feeling is about, besides...i often wonder what that feeling is about, besides being the march. in march! mine do step outside the spring month and are lupinous too (as in creeping up). <br /><br />i see i have missed your way of offering us a certain atmosphere. more fool me. <br /><br />so besides anything else, i hope you're fine. i'm jealous of your cake ceiling to sit under.<br />n♥nadine paduarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665345657592667666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-48646256064234218912012-03-26T19:29:24.364-07:002012-03-26T19:29:24.364-07:00Feeling my jaw unclench as I read this.
Finding ...Feeling my jaw unclench as I read this. <br />Finding myself all too clearly in your words.<br /><br />We can call ourselves The Sisters Grim.<br /><br />xo janeflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-32088166645222723322012-03-26T18:18:25.149-07:002012-03-26T18:18:25.149-07:00Oh that marching feeling, I know it so well.
Also...Oh that marching feeling, I know it so well.<br /><br />Also, I loved your last paragraph. I could just hear those perfect library sounds.Samanthahttp://clockandbell.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-38458721507793824182012-03-26T16:09:54.977-07:002012-03-26T16:09:54.977-07:00"I know I won't be able to stop it from s..."I know I won't be able to stop it from starting. It's too sneaky." <br /><br />I like this. (March, though falling in autumn here, is super sneaky.) I also like how you talk about tricking yourself into taking it less seriously by hiding the word manifesto. <br /><br />I, too, have enjoyed reading those spring manifestos. I could never write one, but I love the challenge it presents.<br /><br />gGraciahttp://gracialouise.typepad.com/high_up_in_the_trees/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-85872749559507073202012-03-26T15:28:47.806-07:002012-03-26T15:28:47.806-07:00i absolutely love this, denise. the end of march i...i absolutely love this, denise. the end of march indeed. i needed to read this today and i'm so glad you wrote it.<br /><br />the spring manifestos are all about fun. i never try to take myself too seriously. ;) xosharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966494025294623276noreply@blogger.com