Our family life in the tropics. Lots of music, art, gardening, cooking, traveling, ponderings, and joy. Creating memories, traditions
and hopefully some humor. Trying to give back as well.

April 14, 2010

corner view~one year anniversary/giveaway

I have been involved in the blog group "corner view," created by Jane of Spain Daily, for eight months now.  I enjoy the experience of sharing and connecting with people around the world, and getting a glimpse into our widely varied lives.  But what strikes me most is how similar we all are, in so many ways, regardless of culture, language, climate, age, etc.

Since my involvement in corner view we have written about everything from food and coffee, to our dreams, our holidays, and our cherished elderly loved ones.  But no matter where we are we all have regular life to attend to.  We all have to do the laundry.
Even in Italy.

Yep.  I think it's the down to earth quality I love most about the people involved in corner view.

If I had to pick a couple of favorite CVs, I'd pick my favorite hang out and the post we wrote about love.

P.S. to show my love to all my CV friends I will also do a giveaway of another one of my daughter, Skylar's CDs.  I was going to wait awhile, but actually I like the wonderful artist Pien's idea of having a group giveaway on our one year anniversary of corner view.  And Sky is getting ready to record another CD, so I better give this one away because soon we will have another to share.  This is one of my favorite songs from this CD: Tradewind

To see more people's reflections of a year of viewing, go to the sidebar here:

Phew.  That's a lot of links.  Did you get lost?

38 comments:

likeschocolate said...

I have really enjoyed reading your post and getting to know about your adventurous life. I have also been truely impressed with how smart and talented your children are. Thanks for sharing a part of yourself with me. Have a lovely week.

Juana said...

Hi Theresa! Happy Cornerviewversary! And happy to have you and your wonderful girls as friends!

SARO Arabic said...

A beautiful tribute Theresa. Thank you, thank you Jane and all Corner View's contributors. Congratulations. Corner View connects the world with the "down to earth" matters like laundry, and vending machines :)

soisses-dasleben said...

wow, you are with jane for 8 month! that is fantastic!

the idea with the give-away is lovely...

liza said...

How exciting! I've loved seeing all your CVs - it's often like a little vacation coming here. Thank you for being here!

Deniz said...

NO! Still here ;)
happy anniversary- i'm also following piens and janes lead and doing a giveaway- hope i win :):)
see you next week
xx

Joyce said...

Did you say a CD?! I love her sweet voice. If I wasn't so old I would sign up to be the president of her fan club!! xo

KathyA said...

I've enjoyed reading your "Corner View" entries very much -- I guess I'm involved only peripherally -- but have enjoyed it nonetheless.

Daan said...

that is such a sweet give away!

love the connections and it gives me hope!

and hieperdepiephoera for the first year CV!

Francesca said...

I really like what you wrote here Theresa.
I didn't know Sky was about to record a third CD!! Happy anniversary!

jane said...

yes! that´s one of the things that i always thought too. thank you for the giveaway! you are a sweetheart! p.s.i´ll be away for a while- will catch up with you when i get back. hugs to you and your kids:)

Anonymous said...

I almost got lost, but then found my way back! Happy anniversary! I had fun jumping over to Skylar's blog...very cool!

Angie Muresan said...

The people in Italy have no problem airing their laundry, now do they?

Crescent Moon said...

I always liked the way air-drying laundry looks. I guess I'm not the only one. Where we are living now, it's against the lease to hang anything outside.
I would love to be included in your drawing.

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary! You are so sweet to have a giveaway too :)

;) said...

Not lost, happy to celebrate the Cv this way ;)

Have a nice day

Juniper said...

Hi Theresa
What a nice thoughtful post, I like the everybody has got laundry to do idea ... the down to earth quality that you pointed out and which I too enjoy about the group. Thank you for your comment on capers, it has been such a nice thing to be involved in and what a delightful group of people to share with! I was not a part of CV yet when the love theme was used, think I may have to do some looking back, would really like to see what everyone shared for that!
Hope your having a good week!

Debra said...

What a wonderful blog you have here. This what I love most about Corner View~ we get to meet so many fabulous souls. I will be back. Thank you for your very sweet comment and for visiting me.

Cacahuete_sr said...

so colorful and beautiful! :)

Cate said...

i looooove the laundry in italy. in fact, my daughter's godmother is an artist. she went to italy to paint for a couple of months last year, and when she got back, i saw that she had one painting with the streets and the laundry and a little Maria. that is the one i loved most, even though there were paintings that were much more beautiful per se.

your children are wonderful. i've said it before... the way that you allow them to be themselves is inspiring. xoxo

Liz said...

Now that photo makes laundry look... almost romantic... beautiful song Skylar xo

Bree said...

woow! cd?! skylar cd?!
that is nice!!

la ninja said...

link, link, link and back (I was also linking a bit much on my own post so happy to read I wasn't the only one :)

how do you cope with all that artistry at home. gosh, girlie, what do they feed you all? :)

Grey Lemon said...

I love this photo! Reminds me great trips in Italy!
A family of artists! Thanks for this giveaway, and happy CV anniversary Theresa!

Margie Oomen said...

beautiful post
thanks so much for the link
and a chance to hear your daughter's music

amy smith said...

hey there :)
thanks again for the lovely comments...
and congratulations on your anniversary

Nicola said...

We love love love Skylar's CD, thank you. Don't add me to the give-away, but wanted to wave hello,
Nicola

farmama said...

Hi there!
Your daughters music is so wonderful....tell her I said so please! Thanks for the give away!
sending love,
Sara

La cuisine de Myrtille said...

My favorite hang out was a great CV :-)

Unknown said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. Your daughter has such a sweet voice that my kids are drawn to...thanks for the giveaway!
Suzy

Mayet said...

hello there! It's my first time here.
Happy anniversary.

tikjewit said...

Can't help it, but everytime i hear Skylar's pure voice and the pure intention she puts in it...my eyes get wet... Wonderfully lovely...
Congrats with your 8months cornerview! Enjoyski!i!i

shayndel said...

Yes, isn't CV great!
Happy One Year, and congratulations to Sky on her CD.
Cheers, and we too hang laundry outside on our balconies, I love it:))

Janis said...

Hello - love the laundry hanging in the breeze, yes, Italy is a good one for that :^)

Happy CV an congratulate your daughter on her CD release!

gardenmama said...

I love that photo of the laundry hanging! It is lovely getting to know you in this space : )

RosaMaría said...

love that photo!!
happy anniversary!

Shokoofeh said...

wow what a sweet giveaway!
Thank you so much for letting me know about it.

Have a beautiful day, dear friend.
xo

Kari said...

I enjoy reading your CV posts. AI too enjoy visiting all the corners and taking a peek into the lives of others around the world.