You're Out of the Woods . . .

Literally, well, yes, and also no; and metaphorically, hmmm well, no. . .  the mess, the clutter, the usual state of my studio, and then some. And, my schedule, well, that's all gone to hell in a handbasket... (I always imagine one of my grandmother's summer straw purses, on it's way to the fires of hell, when I hear that phrase, and it's always the same purse I imagine).

All week I have had this song running in my head from the Wizard of Oz, you know the one that a bunch of angelic (maybe a little creepy) voices sing in the background, I think just before the gang arrives at the gates of Emerald City. I don't think it has a name, which works for my state of mind too . . . but, now, close your eyes and hear the high voices singing:

 

I never knew all the words, but of course Google does, and YouTube has a sing-along video for the occasion . . . and who knew there was so much religious symbolism... step into the light... march up to the gate... okay, the song is still playing in my head, but with all the words visible it takes on a whole new meaning...  maybe my new internal soundtrack should move along to being Whistle While You Work... 

Comments

[s]

ahhhh that piece is called "optimistic voices"... and it appears on that bette midler album right before she sings lullaby of broadway. i don't remember the album name, but i always got a chuckle from that litle tune!

[jin]

Yes, nothing like some elves to help out with the cleaning up as well! Now I have that funny song rolling around in my head too... thanks a bunch!! :)

[Carrie K]

That's too funny about the handbasket to hell being a specific straw purse of your grandmother's, I always picture the same basket festooned in flowers bursting into flames. Literal & figurative minds, I guess!

Those pictures look like organized chaos. Schedule? What's that? And thank you for the ear worm. I had no idea I actually knew that tune. Next time, whistle while you work please? lol.

[Beth Z]

My first visit to your blog and oooo ahhh I am so relieved to see I am not alone. Your studio looks like mine used to, and the day is coming again when my work zone will again appear that productive. And the timing! The timing of your post just knocks me out with how I've found it too. We do have much in common and it's extraordinarily comforting to me! Wow. I even have the Pantone & Itten books you post on the side. Thank you, Liz. Your work is evocative and beautiful.