Comments on: BlogHer 07, Still Downloading

By: alex

alex — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:33:09 +0000

I think the concept of craft vs art is a very interesting one. I consider myself an artist but am certainly not a drunk. It is hard though because many artists are “off” in some realm. However one distinction I have often thought is that a crafter is a person that does craft and art for hobby while an artist does it profressionally. While I don’t think that is fool proof by any means for me it has been away to make a certain distinction in my own mind. But on the same note I think we should be able to call ourselves what ever we like! I will be interested to follow this story more.

Also thanks for remindign be of the Secret Life of Bees, a most a most amazing story.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:15:14 +0000

Just one more comment from me RE this post.

Perhaps you could turn your “distraction” into an addiction to sparkly things. This could be expensive if not harmful.

By: Birdie

Birdie — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:49:12 +0000

Dear Rachelle,

I wanted to tell you how much I loved your panel. Your insight and thoughtful reflection helped me understand better the reasons why I write, why I share my words with the world. I’m so glad you were asked to present.

I’m a wee bit pagan-y, too, and lay feathers that my parrots drop on my altar, a symbol of the hopes I wish will take flight. Tonight I lay a feather there for you, for all your unspoken dreams.

Big hugs,
Birdie

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:54:14 +0000

I’m just loving these vintage posts. The “already planted” link back to your true neurosis post cracked me up. On par with the best of Amy Sedaris.

I wonder….would an artist rather be known as “crafty” or would a craftsperson rather have a reputation for being “artful”? And now that I’ve refreshed my memory with the definition of both terms, probably neither!