One of my very favorite people dislikes publicity to the exact degree that I admire her: immensely. A careful, thoughtful editor by temperament and trade, she taught me how to eat, speak, read, write, museum-go, and travel internationally... six of my all-time greatest pastimes. Though I couldn't hope to match her knowledge, natural skill, and intuitive elegance in any of those activities, it has been an abiding pleasure to fall short in her shadow for these many, happy years. In my case, 'born lucky' is a magnificent understatement.
(Matisse, Woman with Folded Hands, 1918.)
Me encanta.
Posted by: Sandy | August 24, 2011 at 03:57 AM
Well said and glad that they have been "happy years".
Posted by: D | August 24, 2011 at 07:50 AM
The charming Matisse drawing is awesome.
Posted by: lt | August 25, 2011 at 01:10 PM