23.9.05 | Introducing the all new singin' an' dancin' Saturnynes Lounge!
Helloooo and welcome back good sirs and ladies. Please, let me guide you around The New Lounge!
Perhaps the first thing you may notice is the ever pretty Eye of Sauron thingy, sitting all scarily in the background there like a mad uncle... nicked it from the hubble telescope archives we did... Over on the right *waves hand expansively* is a lovely lovely Nautilus shell, carefully placed to show off something symbolic and analogous (Is that a real word, btw?) exactly what, I have no idea yet. But it looks most attractive. Underneath that is the linkage, all nicely alphabetized. If yer names not on it, then mebbe you need to send me nice wine and chocolate as bribery.
Above that is the "Stalkers Section" wherein all you bloggers and bloggerettes can find out extra stuff about me and what i've been dancing badly to on my iPod (I have in fact invented a new dance style, which i proudly call "The Cretin Hop"). Do try not to drool too much here, btw... after all -i've just had the place re-decorated. I don't want pools of goo lying around in the corners, y'know!
And dahn at the bottom is the copyrights and credits and wotnot. Wherein you learn who made all of this possible, but not the price of bribery. Personally, i think i got a pretty gooood deal!
That's all for this first post of the New Saturnyne Millenium. Now go comment or face the wrath of my otters!
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21.9.05 | While we await my imminent return...
Which will be in a matter of days (Apologies for the delay bollocks, dear reader)Here are two of my favourite pictures to while away the time between
It may be a cliche to love Van Gogh and his sunflowers, but fuuuck- have you ever seen them? They really are something to behold... the one shown here is, i think, based in London. I saw it once, when i was a child. Captivating. The painting came into my view and i was held there, spellbound. It was like all time itself had held its breath, or ceased to be. So vibrant! So wonderful! Then my view was blocked by some tossy adult standing in front of me and waxing lyrical to his lady companion about how much he knew about art. And of course the conversation wasn't even really about art, but about his desire to get her into bed...
Years later i discovered the story behind the paintings. I shan't bore you with repeating the details here, but needless to say, they were made with the kind of passion few have known. Are all artists mad as hatters? Consumed by their fervour? From the many biographies i've read while studying art history, i would say yes, (except for Salvador Dali. He was a total faker). And Van was perhaps the maddest, not to mention saddest, of them all...
This next painting is by a Mr Klimt. He's a bit good at pash as well, is Mr Klimt. Entitled "The Kiss" the young couple enraptured by each other, in the throes of first love, perhaps? Surely it must be so, look at all the shininess and colours! nothings yet been leached out of their love by years of knowing one another, accredited indifference... Meanwhile a precipice hangs around like an allegory! Or an awkward younger brother needing a bribe to leave the room...
So... when exactly is this new blog thingy going to arrive, you ask?
This week. Weekend at latest. Just finishing off the title, we are. Also the picture and blurb.
Ah, the light at the end of the tunnel draws near... And such stories i have for the telling!
S.x
PS: These pics are dedicated to Yoli. Who happens to be a bit lovely. =}
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dr.v (Not a narcotic Pez dispenser) hollered thusly:
Sunflowers!!! i have a strange desire to lick them when i see them (don't ask why) :)
Now i have a whim for sunflowers...would be nice to have some fresh ones in the house to welcome autumn's arrival.
Very lovely images...made my day so much brighter
Jessie hollered thusly:
I love Klimt. I think art is one of the very best things about the old world.
hollered thusly:
I think sunflowers are actually in Amsterdam - either in the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh museum itself...
And don't feel ashamed to love Van Gogh - his paintings are famous for a reason - he's good!
{illyria} hollered thusly:
i'm just strangely tickled to have proof of saturnyne life.
b hollered thusly:
yes, all artists are mad. i know. i love and live with one.
lovely post, and so glad you're coming back. looking forward to much much more...
The Saturnyne hollered thusly:
Dear anon.
There is more than one "Sunflowers" painting in the world... if i recall, Mr Van did at least three of this type, and certainly several others beside... i'm pretty sure (although not 100%) that the one i'm showing you is the one i saw in London... Which can be seen at The National Art Gallery.
Dear everyone else: How lovely to see you all here again! How i missed your company through the grim summer months.
S.x
LiVEwiRe hollered thusly:
Looking forward to the return...
Unknown hollered thusly:
You have returned?
Fantastic.
dr.v (Not a narcotic Pez dispenser) hollered thusly:
Saturnyne,
i did have to let u know that those "Sunflowers" are indeed in London :)
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/default.htm
The Saturnyne hollered thusly:
Dear anon,
yeah, imean Canadian Immigration is soooo my hobby!
Why, just the other day, i was saying to myself "I really must do more for Canadian Immigration! 20,049 people just isn't enough!"
Perhaps if we can re-introduce slavery for a bit, then i can rilly push the boat out (Or at least the slaves will) Soon have the numbers in six and seven figures in no time at all.
Yeah, you've really made me think, too! Thanks! Thanks a lot! No really! THanks ever so very fucking much! I will be totally eternally grateful!
S.x
Onanymous hollered thusly:
"There is only one difference between a madman and me.
I am not mad."
Salvador Dali
I was just as awed by those sunflowers in the National Gallery when I set eyes on them for the first time.
lynda brendish hollered thusly:
yay! I'm glad you're back, and your blog looks lovely!!!
I know the feeling of seeing and being spellbound by Van Gogh... When I saw starry night at the ARt Institute of Chicago, I had tears in my eyes...
dr.v (Not a narcotic Pez dispenser) hollered thusly:
hola,
i keep getting drawn to Klimt's piece EVERY time i come here....SUCH vibrant colours.....excuse me if i linger too long :)
stella hollered thusly:
among other things, you do have fine taste in art. mr. klimt has been one of my very favorites for years!
The Saturnyne hollered thusly:
Oh james...
I was being ironic.
Normally i would have deleted your comment without a thought, thinking that you were spamming me (All bloggers get spammed with people advertising their sites), but felt sufficiently amused to reply... imean!-Canadian immigration! Who would advertise such a thing? I almost thought that you were working for the Canadian government... is Canada short of peeps, do you think?)
But yr always welcome to drop in.
No advertising of sites in comments, though. They're more than likely to get instantly deleted, unless i'm in a good mood, or they happen to be hillariously funny or thought-provoking...
Thank-yew!
S.
The Saturnyne hollered thusly:
Hey Sian!
Lovely to see ya... Sneaking in yr comments under the radar of the top post, too... but The Saturnyne Sees all... knows all! Except on Friday evenings.
*hugs*
I'll catch you on msn soon, i hope.
S.xx
dr.v (Not a narcotic Pez dispenser) hollered thusly:
Canadian immigration giving u problems again?
ur too witty!
Willie Baronet hollered thusly:
Klimt is sweetness. Nice blog you got here. :-)
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Paul sucks!
i never did!
Ha!
S.
oh, i like it. can i lounge about a bit? everything just seems so yummy, see.
Welcome back sir! You have been missed!
Nice new look too - must do something to update my own blog - it's looking very ordinary in comparison.
:)
Welcome back!
I baked a chocolate cake just for you! I put it over there *points* It's delicious! ..Not that I tried any. Cos I didn't. I'm just saying you know, it just looks really good..
So! Anyway!
Hoorah!!!
Ah, welcome back, Mr Sat!
Love the new look, very celestial.
Welcome back Mr S.
Your place is more stylish than ever.
OOOH! I LOVETH IT!
Very cool outer spacey thingy of a feeling.
If'n you don't mind, I'll just make myself comfortable and lay about...
yay for Tam and Sat collaborations.
Yeah! it do look a bit good, don't it?
May i refer your eyes to the most pretty nautilus shell *waves expansively with added nonchalance*
THat bit was my idea!
*looks ridiculously proud*
=}
S.x
OMG! wow! Que bonito! (as i fall to my knees) One can never go wrong with the paintings of the universe. I promise i won't drool but i can't guarantee i won't faint. Do u know CPR?
Sorry, i didn't bring any ETOH. U never told me what u preferred to toast with. As soon as i'm off the floor, i'll go get whatever u what.
welcome back! i'm a bit late getting here and all the biscuits are gone. gorgeous gorgeous work in the new lounge.
btw, i'm sorry your retinas are singing :) i borrowed the template from starbuck and had to fix the colours.
Wokkid!! Which is keeweee for great shakes! n stuff!!
Fabulous, the Rev has returned! Lounging is once again permitted. although, I am quite a fan of otters... I may take chances! =) The new look is spectacular.
you were so worth waiting for. i'm just glad you're back, galaxies and stars and all... :)
Dude! The Sat returns! (sits in office making crazy beat-boxing noises) oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah...
Wahey!
nice new look, now you can join the 'shiny new template club' with janey and yours truly.
cretin hop eh? sounds suspiciusly like a ramones track to me...
I'm SO your Number One Fan!
May I be the first to welcome you back to one of my own Comments on your blog.
It's rather marvellous to see your wonderful words in freso-o-matic style, rather than eternally haunting your printed archives that I dutifully wallpaper my house with.
OK OK, I know I'm four days late, but I've been building up my excitement to explosive levels here...
oh according to the tamiam blog she did a great job and i agree.
Welcome back!
Strange! I'm sure there was a comment by Janey, lying around here somewhere...
Heya M.Mouth... i'm not sure if i've added yr blog to my links, sirr... but rest assured, i shall be doing.
Heya Iridescent! no 1 fan, eh? Totally flattered... totally!
Hi Amanda... nice to see a new commentee... yup, she sure did. Worth every squid/ every penny.
love to all.
S.x
PS: Go see Tams blog for extra amusement on how she creates blogs...
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