Holy Hollyhocks Dude!

Yep, getting deep into pop culture of a former gentler time here with an aficionado of the genre. Dan the Dude who is slowly educating me in the way of Zen and Buddhist thinking  keeps a toe in the down and dirty world of movies and TV and has sent me this card which resonates with me. I do need to constantly, consciously relax and remember that there are people who love  me for who I am (well one long suffering individual at least!).
"Live long and prosper" Dude and congrats on that eight year anniversary you recently celebrated.

Thanks Dan.

Patricia.

Patricia's card of a fluffy cat who sinks luxuriantly into the  paper with all of the weight of it's inherent dignity is splendid. I am appreciative of it's majesty, even though I am really a confirmed dog person!

Thank you Patricia.

Yoshiko.

Two cards from Yoshiko today, a wonderful coffee cup with Rosellas illustrating the everydaymatters task,"your cup" and a delicate painting of crepe myrtle celebrating summer. Thank you so much Yoshiko san!

Fumiko

Fumiko's card is an illustration of the everydaymatters task, a "piece of (traditional) jewellery" which is local to her area. What is  not apparent from the scan is the glitter livening up this card, well done Fumiko!

The darkest hours...

The darkest hours can stand a little light, those with insomnia or pain will know how even a glimmer gives some hope of the dawn.
Debbie's illustration of a quote from Robert Frost has an interesting subtext, the use of a lamp associated in our minds with Biblical times. She has used the technique she has been experimenting this summer to good effect, the little lamp seems to glow. Thank  you Debbie.

A pumpkin in peril.

Shungo's stamp of a pumpkin is obviously heading into a storm in this card. The bravura slashes of ink and spatter are typical of Shungo who continues to push the boundaries of etegami. Nice one Shungo!

Chasing rainbows.

Fumiko's little dog Tororo who is so dear to her has obviously provoked the sending of this card to Buster his Facebook friend.
I know what it is like, forever chasing rainbows, maybe the payoff is not there but the fun is in the chase!
Thank you Fumiko (and Tororo).