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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Jenn, I absolutely love this. I can't believe I get to have the joy of your contributions here! Thank you isn't enough. I know this will bring many smiles. oxox

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Jenn's avatar

Deb! Thank you so much. Thank you for making me part of your vision, thank you for finding beauty in my work. I owe you so much. Your kindness is overwhelming ❤️❤️❤️

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SonOfaGunn4321's avatar

So awesome that you & my Sis's beams of light crossed each other's paths. Beautiful paintings & words, Jenn!

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Jenn's avatar

I am grateful our lights crossed paths, too, and what a beautifully poetic way to put it. Thank you so much!

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

My brother. My biggest fan (besides mum!). So very glad they left you some love Jenn. You are so special to us. oxox

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you, Deb. I appreciate you and your beautiful family. So grateful to share this space with you all.

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Joan Stommen's avatar

So interesting as a form of art… you’ve explained it beautifully, Jenn… something I’ve never considered, noticed, had any idea one can do so much with light reflection. (Other than my photos of moon over water!) ☺️

You are so talented…going to check out your Etsy site. I’m impressed! Thank you so much for sharing this!

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you so much, Joan! I am always noticing the light, and I have for as long as I can remember.

I love moonlight over water, too. We happened to be at the beach a few years ago during a red super moon, and we let the kids stay up to watch it rise from the water, all red and fiery in the pitch black of night. It was surreal and magical and the reflection of it on the water was fascinating, beautiful, and somehow terrible in an awe inspiring way.

Thank you so much for checking out my post and my Etsy shop, too! I’m so grateful. Have a beautiful, light filled weekend! ✨

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Joan Stommen's avatar

Such a thoughtful reply…you’ve painted another picture here…the fiery moon in pitch dark! You’re an awesome writer too Jenn, thanks for taking time to tell me! 😍🫶

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you, Joan, that is really a kind compliment, it made my day ❤️. Take care, I’m sending you some love!

P.S. we did not tell the kids why we were sitting on the beach at night, their delight and wonder when they understood what they were seeing was one of my favorite motherhood moments. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Jenn is truly wonderful! I believe she's on a Substack break but hope she's back soon. We all need her light and beauty 🙏🏻😘 Thank you dear friend. ox

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you, Deb ❤️. You are the sweetest. I am catching up on notifications this afternoon before I retreat back into oblivion 😂. Sending you love and all the light you can hold ✨❤️

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

I think of you every day. Praying peace — in all the processes going on right now — over your lives. Sending you much love in return. ox

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you, Deb, you don’t know how much that means to me. ❤️

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Charlotte Pendragon's avatar

I love this one Jenn! You never disappoint! The idea that our inner light can attract others suggests that by embracing our true selves, we not only illuminate our paths but also create a welcoming space for those around us. Keep shining bright! 🌟

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you so very much, Charlotte, for reading and for shining a brilliant light of your own. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post! ✨✨✨

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Evelyn Fox's avatar

I also have a thing for coloured glass and little vessels. I seem to be collecting vases. I'm not sure what it is that draws me to them, but I love you exploration and explanation.

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Jenn's avatar

There is something so inviting and cheerful about both things. I’m glad to know you find them irresistible, too! Thank you so much.

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Beryl Gunn's avatar

So nice to see the two of you collaborate. I loved this piece on "light". Where would we be without it? It's a mood changer, heart lifter, vision improver, mirth maker and many more other positive reasons to be thankful to have it continuously in our lives. Do we sometimes take it for granted and where would each of us be without it? Even a glimmer!

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Jenn's avatar

I couldn’t agree more! It’s so easy to take it for granted. Thank you for taking a few minutes to read and thank you for the uplifting comments about what light means to you!

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

My mama! Who can barely see :( We absolutely love you Jenn. Thank you mama and thank you again, Jenn, for sharing your light and love with us all. ox

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you, Deb! It is truly an honor to be able to congregate here and share beauty and light ✨

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Michael Edward's avatar

Jenn, this was so lovely. Your reflections on light and vessels and the magic between them is genuinely moving. I really enjoyed this, thank you. :)

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you Michael, that’s so encouraging to hear! I’m grateful and so glad that this post had that effect. I hope you have a fantastic day!

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Michael Edward's avatar

Thanks Jenn, you too!

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Dawud Marsh's avatar

A beautiful post, with such inspiring reflections and an another amazing artwork Jenn. Thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts and creativity.

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you so much, Dawud! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. I hope you’ve found ways to be creative lately ☺️. Have a lovely weekend.

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Ken Macko's avatar

Nicely done, Jenn

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you so much, Ken ❤️

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Kimberly Warner's avatar

This is beautiful!!! I love still life— light is everywhere, even in the simplest places.

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Jenn's avatar

Thank you Kimberly! I am so grateful for the kind comment. Yes, I love that you look for and hold appreciation for the light, too!

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