Wednesday, June 19, 2013

"Stendhal Moment"


"Hi Carol,

We went to a party Saturday night after we got home from Toledo and guests were asked to describe their "Stendhal moment".  As I understand it, this is named for the  novelist Stendhal, and is a moment when one is overwhelmed by an encounter with art or nature.  Choosing my Stendhal moment was easy: 

It was sitting at sunset in a muddy cornfield in Ohio as a rainstorm approached, looking at a blue tree. The perfect encounter of art plus nature!  

I didn't faint (which often happens with Stendhal moments) but I felt transformed and overwhelmed. So thanks to you for the experience, and for making my presentation at the party so effortless.

Fondly,

Gay"
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Wow - Thank you Gay!
Sounds like a great party.


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