tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post6051044837337958149..comments2023-10-21T20:16:03.277+09:00Comments on hanamai, the ikebana blog: Space and IkebanaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15422840991967774626noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-74855467564724174672012-03-11T09:54:32.721+09:002012-03-11T09:54:32.721+09:00Wow, the "enreisou" really looks like it...Wow, the "enreisou" really looks like it's part of the trillium family. Sort of fascinating to learn that trilliums are more wide-spread than I had thought. From what I've heard, though, they don't last long in water once they're picked, but I don't know for sure, because we weren't allowed to do that in Ontario. <br /><br />Thanks again for the info. And stay well, spring is just around the corner! <br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-87062844203023602062012-03-09T12:12:03.368+09:002012-03-09T12:12:03.368+09:00john,
there is something like that here called &qu...john,<br />there is something like that here called "enreisou", but the flowers are much smaller than the pictures i found when i googled trillium. i've never used them for ikebana, but i'm sure they could be used for a landscape arrangement. <br />here's the wikipedia link, of course all in japanese, but you can see the picture here.<br />http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BD%E3%82%A6<br /><br />hopefully the link will work for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15422840991967774626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-76365452352580650542012-03-09T12:04:15.176+09:002012-03-09T12:04:15.176+09:00ML,
yeah, i had it done here in japan. i was a lit...ML,<br />yeah, i had it done here in japan. i was a little nervous about it, but it all ended up going wonderfully! and it was much, MUCH cheaper to do it here. they have universal health care here,and the prices are set for each and every operation, procedure, etc. i have been going to PT and it has helped a lot. i am trying to go as mush as i can right now before the new school year starts, so that means 3 times a week -- each time only costs me $7. can you believe that?<br />looking forward to seeing your new laundry room turns out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15422840991967774626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-27772245460233229512012-03-05T15:15:34.475+09:002012-03-05T15:15:34.475+09:00Stephen,
....in a small town in Southern Ontario...Stephen, <br /><br />....in a small town in Southern Ontario, Canada. The provincial flower---the trillium!! Do you have anything that resembles the trillium in Japan?<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-61945869017091046042012-03-03T11:18:36.588+09:002012-03-03T11:18:36.588+09:00Stevie - I can't believe that I missed the pos...Stevie - I can't believe that I missed the post about your surgery. I would have felt much better had I been saying special prayers for you. Did you have it done in Japan?!?!? That's crazy. We're in the middle of our renovation/playroom addition, and I'm just now catching up on the blog. I love the space arrangement - it's beautiful. MLThe FitzWilliamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663898153837575463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-31440165400464024192012-03-02T12:52:06.049+09:002012-03-02T12:52:06.049+09:00Thanks, John for the wonderful comment!
I think I...Thanks, John for the wonderful comment!<br /><br />I think I am going to have to start sending my pictures to you, and have you write the text for the blog!<br /><br />By the way, where did you grow up?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15422840991967774626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-90771121314955829582012-03-02T12:49:42.737+09:002012-03-02T12:49:42.737+09:00Glad you liked the explanation. I always enjoy it ...Glad you liked the explanation. I always enjoy it more when I know what I am looking at. More blogs to come : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15422840991967774626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-48679855057973815662012-03-01T08:15:23.342+09:002012-03-01T08:15:23.342+09:00What a gorgeous composition! You say that &quo...What a gorgeous composition! You say that "space" is a material in ikebana that can be used to make the arrangement larger and more dynamic. Well, if that's the case, you've certainly succeeded. THe composition seems to have an inner force that can fill up a whole stage in an auditorium. Like a flamenco dancer! Or like a gust of strong wind in the spring that brings back life to the world. Your work has That Much vigor and energy to it. <br /><br />Speaking of snapdragons.... Aaah, I have fond memories of snapdragons from when I was a kid. They used to cover the garden in the backyard, and we used to play with them, like toys, you know, opening their mouths. <br /><br /> In a sense, I guess you could say that snapdragons were flowers that we took for granted, because we had them in such abundance, and they were easy to cultivate. But, BUT!!----your ikebana has made me appreciate these flowers from a totally new perspective. What gorgeous flowers they are!!----they can easily hold their own among clusters of the most exclusive orchids in the world! Also, it seems like they are totally unaware or forgetful of their humble origins in the backyard garden---they live in the present and exude joy in what they have to offer to the world. Again, this is in contrast to orchids that seem to "KNOW" how exclusive and precious they are. <br /><br />I guess the decontextualizing (or recontextualizing?) aspect of ikebana (ie the juxtaposition with the amazing branches) gives flowers a new stage to perform, gives them a new chance to be who they are, to become what they can truly be. That's a liberating thought. If only human beings could live like that, too, living fully in the present, always with hope. <br /><br />John<br /><br />PS: Good luck with your knee. HOpe it gets better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257591964741163896.post-35007356266471708212012-02-25T13:21:08.130+09:002012-02-25T13:21:08.130+09:00Your explanation of the arrangement makes is much ...Your explanation of the arrangement makes is much easier to understand and it is very interesting to know. Beautiful arrangement and I look forward to more blogs in the future. Very good to hear that your knee is better. Thanks for sharing all the great information. MomNora Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11058029134956576538noreply@blogger.com