White orchids for a grey day
Posted: November 28, 2020 Filed under: Uncategorized 109 CommentsI painted these white orchids for my aunt Marilyn who died yesterday in New York of Covid-19. We can’t get across the border to be with her family during this time because of the current restrictions, but I’m thinking about her today. She was a teacher, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and she taught me how to bake the best chocolate chip cookies. She will be missed.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
so sorry Shari.
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Thanks so much Carol.
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Sharing, I am so sorry. I also had an aunt that taught me to make chocolate chip cookies. My condolences and the flowers are perfect. Cleti
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Thank you so much Cleti.
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Shari, I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Judy.
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Condolences, Shari. This is such a difficult time.
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It sure is. Thank you Gail.
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So sorry for your loss. How wonderful to reach her through the painting of the flowers. May she rest in peace.
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Thanks for your kind wishes Debbie. She loved flowers and gardens.
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So sorry for your loss, Shari. Beautiful orchids. Can’t wait for this awful pandemic to be over. Sounds like it’s time to bake your aunt’s chocolate chip cookies too. Take care, Carol
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Thanks so much Carol. Yes, I think it’s time to bake those cookies too.
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Shari–I’m so sorry. Gov Cuomo has been the best one in trying to keep everyone in NY safe. This Covid is just awful, though.
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Thanks so much Lois.
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Oh no. I’m so sorry.
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Thanks Betsy.
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Sorry for your sad news Shari. A lovely tribute … the thought, the words and the painting. And maybe you’ll be baking some cookies too.
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Thanks so much Tony. I think I will be baking cookies very soon.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your aunt, Shari. She sounds like she was a wonderful person. And what a beautiful painting you made in her honor! I’m sure her family will be very touched.
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Thanks so much Jane.
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I’m so sorry to hear of Aunt Marilyn’s death. It’s especially hard on families under these restrictions. Art helps.
Love and peace to your family and you, Jude
Judy Middleton
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Thanks so much Jude. Art does help. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Shari
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Shari,
I’m so sorry for your losing your aunt. You have honored her with your lovely painting. A truly sad time for all your family.
Katherine
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Katherine, thank you so much for taking the time to write and to send these kind words.
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What a beautiful painting for your aunt. I am sorry for your lose. This is a terrible virus. (hugs)
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My deepest sympathy, these are tough times.
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Thanks so much Laurel.
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Thanks so much Carmel. Hugs back!
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So sorry for your loss. The orchids are perfect.
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Thank you so much Kiriaki.
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I’m so sorry for your loss and for not being able to be with family. We have a mess here in the US but hope is on the way.
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Barbara, thank you.
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So sorry for your loss…what a beautiful tribute to you aunt.
Anne Peterson
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Thanks so much Anne!
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Sorry for your loss, made more difficult by not being able to share it in person with family. Take good care.
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Thank you so much Jean.
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I’m so sorry, Shari. Loss at this time of so much loss is especially hard, I think. I’m glad you could paint these lovely orchids in her memory and as a way of commemorating your relationship with her.
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Thanks for writing Barbara. I really appreciate it.
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Shari I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ll be thinking about the both of you. Sincerely, Tim
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Thanks so much Tim.
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So sorry for your loss Shari. The orchids are a beautiful tribute to her.
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Thank you so much Kate.
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Sending my sincere condolences. Your floral tribute to her is beautiful.
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Many thank Jean.
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So sorry for your loss in such terrible times. It must be so difficult. Will think of you and your sorrow. Wish you a smooth healing.
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Many thanks Louise.
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I am so sorry for your loss and that you can’t be with family to grieve together. This is a lovely and touching tribute as a way to share with the family.
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Thanks so much Jankto. I appreciate your kind words.
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Shari, this year needs to be pushed to the curb, another sad occasion that we can’t attend or fully grasp, I am so sorry for your loss, but it warmed my heart to know your Aunt wore many hats, cared enough to teach you a skill of baking those fine cookies, so honour her by teaching a young person the same way. Stay safe, stay connected, keep sharing the small wonderful moments that collectively make life bearable during these crazy times, my deepest condolences to you and your Family.🙏🏻✨
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Thanks so much Angie. Yes, we definitely need to move on from 2020. Hope you and your family are well. All the best for the holidays too.
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My sincerest condolences, there is rarely the right words to say, that does not sound like platitudes. Thoughts with you. 😔💕
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Thanks so much. Just hearing from people has really helped.
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Support helps you feel you are not alone. 😊
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Shari. Such tough times, but you have honored her with your beautiful painting and memory of chocolate chip cookies. 💓
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Thanks so much Missy!
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I’m sorry for your loss. I live in the Finger Lakes region of New York. I lost a family member last month. I wasn’t able to get to the services because my family was in a “red zone” at the time and I had an upcoming surgery. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Thank you so much for thinking of me Mary. And so sorry to hear that you lost a family member too. Hard times but hoping for better soon.
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My condolence to you and your family! Losing someone you love is hard enough but the restrictions make it so hard to share the loss and come to grips with it. It is nice that you had a way to show you were thinking of her today.
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Thanks so much Joan.
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I Hate Covid! Your orchids spread your love for your Aunt Marilyn to us all. Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family.
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Thanks so much Patricia.
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I’m so sorry, Shari. Beautiful Orchid tribute.
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Thank you so much Mickey.
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I am very sorry for your loss.
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Thank you for writing Bonnie. I appreciate it.
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Shari, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Aunt Marilyn. Your painting is a beautiful tribute to her memory. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
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Thanks so much Sandra. I hope you and Bill are well.
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There are no words left to say. Your words are eloquent and a beautiful tribute to your mush loved aunt. Without knowing her, you help us gain a glimpse into how special she was. I am sorry. She must have been very, very special. The orchids…are precious.
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She was a special person, and much loved by her family. We all miss her. Thanks so much Bernadette.
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This is a lovely tribute to your aunt Marilyn.
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Thanks so much Laura.
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Dear Shari, Thank you for sharing your grief and memories of your aunt Marilyn with us. You remind us how deeply we all are connected. Her generosity and creativity reaches out through you and blesses each one of us in this online community. Wishing you and your family comfort and peace.
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Such kind words. Thank you Barbara.
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What a beautiful tribute! It is the simple things that connect us to our loved ones!!! I would be honored to make a batch of her cookies to share with my family!
It is the selfless acts of our past relatives that we cherish and pass on to our present family members.
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What a great idea. I will dig out the recipe and send it to you! Thanks so much for writing.
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I, too, send my sincere condolences from the other side of the border. Your painting is beautiful !
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Thank you so much for writing Barbara.
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My sympathy to you and your family, Shari
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Many thanks Irene.
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I am sorry for your loss, Shari. You found a lovely way to honor your aunt.
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Thank you Carol.
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I’m so very sorry for your loss Shari.
Cindy
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Many thanks Cindy.
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Dear Shari, my sympathy to you and your family. Difficult times, and difficult time of year to suffer such a loss. This painting is a lovely tribute to her.
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Thank you my friend.
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So very sorry for your loss!
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I want to add my sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and hearts and prayers are with you.
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Shari, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. You show your love through your art.
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My deepest sympathies to you and family. Hang on to those memories, they are so important 🙏😘
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Shari, I am so sorry that you lost your aunt, and under such limiting circumstances.
Will say prayers for the peace and comfort for you and your family. With gratitude for her life on earth.
And what a beautiful painting for her.
Gayl Harner
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My condolences Shari, such a tough time. Your beautiful painting will be well received no doubt.
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So sorry to hear this, Shari. She sounds like a wonderful lady. My condolences to your family.
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My condolences to you Shari. There are no words to express how hard it is to lose a desely beloved kinfolk, but to do it as a result of this ruthless virus makes it even worse.
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So sorry for your loss Shari. It must be especially hard for you and your family with the currant Covid pandemic and its restrictions.
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Dear Shari,
I send my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Aunt. I am so sorry that you can’t get back to NY to be with your family. Your painting of the white orchids in her memory is especially poignant.
I also have a question about the Oaxaca sketch class. Can I join anytime (probably after Jan 1)? I was in Oaxaca for a few days in 2017 and want to go back. This class will at least take me back in a different way.
Sincere regards,
Pam Peters
San Diego (winner of the Shells by Shari)
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Hi Shari. Your post touched me deeply as I live here in a bubble of two. I know no one who has had COVID. it must be devastating to lose someone that way. My heart is with you.
Susan
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Isn’t it great to have had such wonderful people in our lives and moreover, close to us in family. I share your sadness especially with greedy Covid but I celebrate such cherished memories you have.
Let’s hope this virus strikes you no closer.
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Sara this is lovely, beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for sharing. Elaine S Robinson 836 Cole Street San Francisco,CA 94117 415 661 5393 awc.esr.836@gmail.com
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What a beautiful and fitting tribute to that dear lady whose soul will surely know and feel all the love sent her way.
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Shari I’m so sorry to hear about your aunt Marilyn. And to know you can’t be with your family makes it more difficult. We hear so much about the virus, and it becomes more personal when we hear that it has taken the life of someone in our circle. It’s out of control in America because it has been handled so poorly. It’s embarrassing. Hopefully, things will change soon. Enjoy the holidays. Jere Sent from my iPad
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Sincere condolences on the loss of your Aunt Marilyn. Your memory of baking chocolate chips together….what a wonderful memory of someone you loved and who loved you back. What a treasure!
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Yes, I have a few of her recipes that I make all the time. And some beautiful crystal candlesticks that she gave me that I use often too. A few treasures to remember her by. Hope you guys are well. Thanks for writing Theresa.
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Such sad news, these are difficult times. Take care.
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Thank you so much.
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So sorry for your loss Shari, and what a lovely tribute of orchids to her.
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Many thanks Iona.
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My condolences, such a sad & terrible time for you & your country. Keep well.
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Thanks so much Margaret.
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I have not been keeping up with your blog lately and I sat down today to catch up and instead found my heart in my throat when I read this post. Shari, I am so sorry. This has been a cruel year indeed. Your painting in memory of your aunt is lovely and I hope it gave you some comfort to paint it and think of her. It is very hard to find closure in this pandemic. Virtual hugs from Washington state.
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