September 21, 2013 United Nations International Day Of Peace!
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| No time to make a painting for "Peace Day" so I am posting a photo of me holding a peace sign I made on a trip through the Panama Canal not too long ago! When I turned toward the huge tug in the background and showed them the sign the crew came on deck and they all threw me the peace sign. The tug also blew its horn over and over again! In any language the message is universal. So maybe, even it is just for today, let's give peace a chance! |
Michael, I did not know today was Peace Day. But leave it up to you to remind us all and spread the word.
ReplyDeleteHappy Peace Brother (60's) or is it Merry Peace?
Keep painting and peaceing...
Good morning David!
DeleteI am not even sure how I discovered it was Peace Day!
Anyway I think it is a good idea. Maybe in our lifetime there would be Peace every day!
Take care buddy!
Peace out!
Michael
How great you are Michael. I love your attitude in life. I think
ReplyDeletethat besides a great artist you are a great person.
Greetings from your friend in Spain
Hola Ricardo!
DeleteGracias!
Thank you so much for your ever so humbling comments. You are so very, very kind. Combing art and blogging certainly gives us grand opportunities to make contact with wonderful people, like you, all over the world. I am constantly amazed!
Take care my dear Spanish Art Friend!
Best to you!
Your USA art buddy,
Michael
It is not a surprise to come to your blog and find you on a boat in Panama holding a huge peace sign! You always have a great story to share as well as a great message. Peace, my friend!
ReplyDeleteCiao Celia!
DeleteIt is always so nice to see that you have written a comment! Your message today made me smile! Thank you! Grazie
Peace my friend!
Michael
Love the story of the peace sign!!! How great that you were able to communicate with the worksers. Happy International Day of Peace!
ReplyDeleteHello Joan!
DeleteSo very good to hear from you! (I apologize for not commenting lately on your fine art! I am checking it out though!)
It was wonderful and so unexpected when the tug boat's crew responded so enthusiastically!
Happy Peace to you also my art friend!
Michael
A beautiful post and LOVE the picture of you holding up the sign! I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know it was Peace Day!!! You're such a nice person, Michael..... Happy Day of Peace!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Hilda!
DeleteGreat to hear from you my friend! I am still not sure how I discovered "Peace Day!" Thank you for your very kind compliment! "Being such a nice person!" Thank you! Made my day!
Happy Day of Peace to you also Hilda!
(Love your art!)
Michael
Don't feel embarrassed Hilda, I didn't either. Michael, you look so happy. That was quite a response you got from the tug. Warms your heart when people touch one another through common passions. Peaceful Sunday, Michael. Peaceful week.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda!
DeleteThank you for writing! I am hoping you are on the mend!
I am not sure how I knew it was Peace Day! Not much in the press or media.
I was thrilled with the crew's response. When they started to blow the tug's horn everyone on the cruise ship took notice! "Who is that guy holding the Peace sign!" It was very heart warming. I guess this old hippy hasn't changed that much since the late sixties!?
Peace to you Linda! And good health!
Your peaceful art buddy!
Michael
A great photo Michael!I loved the story that went with it too - you are such an original character!! What were you doing in such an exotic locale as the Panama Canal?
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a peaceful Peace Day!
G'Day my every so busy and productive Aussie cobber! (My computer keeps wanting to self correct the spelling of "cobber" to "cobbler!" What's up with that!
DeleteI like being thought of as an original character! Thank you my friend! Not too long ago my wife and I went on a cruise through the Panama Canal! Very exciting and so educational! Great jungles, rain forests, animals, and so much more! Loved seeing so many crocodiles in Costa Rica!
I had a very peaceful Peace Day! Thanks Mate!
Love all your latest art! Hard to keep up with your posts! Keep on painting!
USA Cobber Michael
Wow! That cruise must have been amazing! Shall I expect to see some crocodile paintings soon?
Deletewhat a great photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Celeste!
DeleteSo very nice to hear from you!
Love your latest art! Especially the very colorful truck!
Take care buddy!
Michael
Ciao Michael,
ReplyDeletebellissima foto! E sono in grande sintonia con te. Anch'io ho insegnato agli stranieri oltre che ai ragazzi e sogno un mondo dove nessuno è straniero!!!
Ho guardato i tuoi lavori e mi piace moltissimo la barca portoghese!!
Ciao, ciao, a presto, Floriana
Ciao Floriana!
ReplyDeleteGrazie!
Thank you!
It was wonderful that the crew and I were on the same wave length! A world with no strangers would be fantastic!
I am happy you liked my Portuguese boat!
Abbracci!
Ciao!
Michael
What a great story and heart warming to think that peace is a universal concept. You look so happy in that photo and that made my heart sing!
ReplyDeleteHello My Art Buddy Susan!
DeleteImagine my little photo making your heart sing! How great is that! It was so very heartwarming when the crew emerged waving the peace sign and hearing the tug boat horns blaring in approval! Peace is universal! You are correct! I am thrilled, so happy, and still totally amazed that this lucky group of art bloggers has this wonderful opportunity to share our art and our hearts with the world. So, peace to you my friend and continue making great art that makes my "heart sing!"
Michael (Old Hippy Peacenik?)
Michael... post a painting!! preferably one with.....waves!!! :)
ReplyDeleteCeleste!
ReplyDeleteYou must be psychic! I have been struggling lately with painting portraits, buildings, and so much more! For me, if making certain art turns out to such a struggle I know I need to move on! Maybe the art I am trying to make isn't quite ready yet! So! Just this morning, I pulled out a huge canvas and realized it is time to paint what I love, the ocean! So, thank you for your so very touching request! It truly is amazing! I am so humbled and thrilled that you requested a wave painting! Thank you Celeste! Your comment made my day! My plan, and it is always vague so I can have maximum freedom, is to paint a wild and maybe colorful ocean scene with drama, motion ane emotion! Wish me luck! Thanks again Celeste!
Michael aka "Ocean"
Michael, you are always inspiring to me!! I love your spirit.
ReplyDeletePeace!
Ola Kim!
DeleteFantastic! Thank you Kim! You inspire me and I also love your spirit! I love your wonderful art!
Rock on! Peace out! Art on!
Michael