tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post891785792741682087..comments2023-06-03T04:26:20.850-04:00Comments on J.B. Chicoine—Novelist & Practicing Writer: The Chair AjarJ.B. Chicoinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-6551887302449635542011-02-06T15:08:25.407-05:002011-02-06T15:08:25.407-05:00Actually, Glenn, Yes, I did choose that title for ...Actually, Glenn, Yes, I did choose that title for more than just the chairs position. To me, the word 'ajar' has an emotionally rattling feel to it. It's sharp and abrupt...That's the effect it had on all of us...still does...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-75551972286629690242011-02-06T15:04:10.819-05:002011-02-06T15:04:10.819-05:00"jarring" from many angles...words on eq..."jarring" from many angles...words on equal scale to the painting... exceptionalglnrozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922837344762102334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-23937821584506150442011-02-05T20:02:33.230-05:002011-02-05T20:02:33.230-05:00Thanks Writing Nut--or shall I call you W.N. or......Thanks Writing Nut--or shall I call you W.N. or...just Nut, lol. Thanks for stopping by :)J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-84271072028945443642011-02-05T19:09:36.196-05:002011-02-05T19:09:36.196-05:00Wow, absolutely beautiful! :)Wow, absolutely beautiful! :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-25311467557134245452011-02-05T14:54:31.880-05:002011-02-05T14:54:31.880-05:00...and that is a lovely sentiment...Thank you Crai......and that is a lovely sentiment...Thank you Craig...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-49734721531051443812011-02-05T14:24:21.239-05:002011-02-05T14:24:21.239-05:00This is reflective beauty of the soul.This is reflective beauty of the soul.C.A. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771416625728426357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-72917174317839637302011-02-05T11:43:38.362-05:002011-02-05T11:43:38.362-05:00Bruce,
A providential stroke indeed! Thank you so ...Bruce,<br />A providential stroke indeed! Thank you so much for coming by and taking the time to leave such kind words--you have definitely 'lit' a bleak February day!<br /><br />All the best to you!<br />BridgetJ.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-27499794444438221332011-02-05T11:33:57.334-05:002011-02-05T11:33:57.334-05:00Hi JB!... Found your stunning and thought-provokin...Hi JB!... Found your stunning and thought-provoking site thru' my good friend Todd Bonita's site - stroke of Providence... if "You" believe in that sort of thing!Both your painting and your writing styles are very captivating!<br /><br />"We" are all "Lighthouses"... each with our very own special "Light". Together... we light the world with Hope and Optimism..."You" in your small corner... and "I" in mine!<br /><br />Keep shinin! I'll be checkin' in!<br />Warm regards,<br />Bruce ShermanBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-54266190454254303262011-02-05T11:02:29.233-05:002011-02-05T11:02:29.233-05:00Thank you Michelle. I think Deb (whose kitchen it ...Thank you Michelle. I think Deb (whose kitchen it is) agrees about both the writing and the painting. Far more poignant for her...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-73806445070314185662011-02-05T10:57:46.471-05:002011-02-05T10:57:46.471-05:00This is beautiful! Both the writing and the pictur...This is beautiful! Both the writing and the picture. Talk about poignant! Thank you so much for sharing this.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-48443686902673135852011-02-05T09:28:18.771-05:002011-02-05T09:28:18.771-05:00Lindsay, Thank you--and I'm glad you stumbled ...Lindsay, Thank you--and I'm glad you stumbled by! Hope you'll come back soon!J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-9546370634476561752011-02-05T09:17:13.882-05:002011-02-05T09:17:13.882-05:00That was lovely! So glad I stumbled on your blog ...That was lovely! So glad I stumbled on your blog to read it. New follower:)Lindsay N. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347055390748782853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-77506298324733041282011-02-04T22:00:46.892-05:002011-02-04T22:00:46.892-05:00Hmmm...yes...I like that Bryan. Flash memoir. Than...Hmmm...yes...I like that Bryan. Flash memoir. Thanks :)J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-27351764719089360612011-02-04T21:20:50.412-05:002011-02-04T21:20:50.412-05:00Flash memoir! And beautiful, too.Flash memoir! And beautiful, too.Bryan Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555071335245492790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-53529215667694238402011-02-04T19:34:29.597-05:002011-02-04T19:34:29.597-05:00Sina, thanks for your kind words :)Sina, thanks for your kind words :)J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-74734523908780614402011-02-04T19:19:45.591-05:002011-02-04T19:19:45.591-05:00Very nice! Love the descriptions and emotions.Very nice! Love the descriptions and emotions.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-16735543833552028232011-02-04T18:34:02.418-05:002011-02-04T18:34:02.418-05:00Susan, it is an emotional piece for me. I can'...Susan, it is an emotional piece for me. I can't read it without getting choked up...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-39757133576135706272011-02-04T18:33:11.078-05:002011-02-04T18:33:11.078-05:00Lydia, thank you. I suppose it's that authenti...Lydia, thank you. I suppose it's that authenticity we talk about as writers. Sometimes I struggle so with words, but in this case, I had no hesitation.J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-71593815357007186332011-02-04T18:17:37.852-05:002011-02-04T18:17:37.852-05:00Touching. The emotions are well shown here.Touching. The emotions are well shown here.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-10536048060313923852011-02-04T18:16:07.936-05:002011-02-04T18:16:07.936-05:00It's not fiction? My, you weave a richness int...It's not fiction? My, you weave a richness into your truths.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-48409454741645663832011-02-04T12:31:30.730-05:002011-02-04T12:31:30.730-05:00Thank you Domey! Even if I hadn't painted it (...Thank you Domey! Even if I hadn't painted it (or arranged the table and chair exactly as I did when I photographed them) I would have noticed the chair's position. <br /><br />Sometimes--and it applies to writing I think as much as painting--it's what is NOT there that can make as much of a statement.J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-8807371060914013382011-02-04T12:16:31.257-05:002011-02-04T12:16:31.257-05:00I love this! I'm imagining Proust writing abou...I love this! I'm imagining Proust writing about that chair position for ten pages, LOL. Those details that reveal so much are spectacular!Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-61299046538703518892011-02-04T10:00:28.705-05:002011-02-04T10:00:28.705-05:00Thanks PJ.
And Sharon, yes, I wish it were fictio...Thanks PJ.<br /><br />And Sharon, yes, I wish it were fiction (except for the getting married there part).J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-18270878768320722132011-02-04T09:57:20.565-05:002011-02-04T09:57:20.565-05:00If only it were fiction..."Stunning" it ...If only it were fiction..."Stunning" it is.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852119592451618703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177429925358614298.post-39984752901670770832011-02-04T09:19:47.957-05:002011-02-04T09:19:47.957-05:00Stunning.Stunning.PJ Lincolnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585994900635456551noreply@blogger.com