My dear friend [for over 10 years at WP!], Rebecca,
invited me to join her on Tea, Toast & Trivia
for a conversation about art and music.
I am thrilled to share this conversation here with all my friends.
I would encourage everyone to visit all her blogs
where she abundantly shares her love for
art, photography, books …
โฆlife!
Her blogs with a short sentence by her:
Lady Budd
LadyBudd is a photo blog where I document my moments and thoughts that come when I travel with my camera.
Clanmother
Clanmother is my backward look at the past and the stories that reflect many of the realities that we experience in our modern age.]
ChasingART
ChasingART is about the never-ending exploration of our creative spirit.
Tea Toast & Trivia
Tea, Toast & Trivia is about exploring the creative spirit within a dynamic, ever-changing global world.
On The Road Book Club
OnTheRoadBookClub speaks about my love of books.
Taking the Kitchen
TakingtheKitchen is my return to my kitchen.
Rebecca, thank you from my heart.
I enjoyed every minute of our conversation and I’m so happy we could speak ‘face to face’ after so many years of virtually traveling together.
So here it is,
Rebecca’s
Season 3 Episode 29: Marina Kanavaki on Art Towards a Happy Day
Categories: Appreciation, Art & Echoes, Friends, Tributes
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Marina Kanavaki 
It was so lovely hearing your speaking voice. Just as sweet as your singing voice. This was well worth the wait. ๐
Oh, my… what a compliment, my dearest Mary Jo and I’m so happy you enjoyed our conversation with Rebecca, to whom I am also grateful for introducing you! Huge hugs your way!
Hugs+++
…+++more hugs!!!!
I agree, Mary Jo – Marina has a remarkable voice that lends itself to both singing and talking. I am finding that our voices are an extension of who we are. When we hear someoneโs voice, there is an immediate recognition that comes to us. I have been reading up on voices and found this recurring theme: speech is one of the most fundamental parts of our individual identity. I think of a motherโs voice, a friendโs voice over the telephone, a professor lecturingโฆ. It is a fascinating study, but I digress. I am delighted that Marina joined me on TTT! Sending hugs to you both!๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
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I agree with you Rebecca, it is a fascinating study indeed!
Overjoyed we had this conversation!
…more hugs!!!!
Rebecca, this so wonderful! I adore you and Marina, hearing you is so touching. Marina is so gifted and beautiful beyond words. Itโs so exciting to learn about her background! Such a talented family, no wonder she is incredible. Love to you both and thank you once again. โค๏ธ๐ค๐น
Ah, thank you so much, my dear Holly. I’m so happy you enjoyed our conversation with Rebecca. I know you know but she is a true gem! ๐ค๐ฅฐ๐ค
I thoroughly enjoyed the podcast. Rebecca is a lovely gem and you are a Diamond dear Marina. Lots of love and hugs. Have a wonderful day! ๐๐ค๐ธ
Ah… Holly, we are all Diamonds! ๐
Lots of love and hugs back to you!
As we say with Resa… [bridging the time difference], have a great Thurfriday! xoxoxo
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You too! Have a lovely weekend too. โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
You too!!!! โค๐งก๐ฅฐ๐งกโค๐งก๐ฅฐ๐งกโค๐งก๐ฅฐ๐งกโค
I knew that you would LOVE this conversation, Holly. Marinaโs art and music fill the internet with a profound joy. I imagine Marina, as a child, watching her father draw and paint. As you said, โsuch a talented family, no wonder she is incredible.โ ๐ค๐ค๐คโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Itโs no wonder she is so incredibly special and beautiful, so many gifts in the arts ๐ญ, itโs absolutely thrilling! You did a fabulous job as always Rebecca. You too are stunningly talented with the voice of a songbird. ๐คโค๏ธ๐ธ๐
Thank you, Holly for giving me permission to recite your poetry. Hugs and more hugs!
Itโs definitely an honor and Iโm delighted beyond words! โค๏ธ
I wholeheartedly agree with you, Holly, she has the sweetest voice, soft, warm and reassuring! โค๐คโค๐คโค๐ค
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Oh! Beautiful hearts and hug and smiles…back to you!
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Thank you, Marina, a wonderful interview. Lovely to meet you! ๐ค๐๐โโ๏ธ
Thank you, Ashley for listening in and joining the conversation. Marina has created a place where all are welcome. Her art and music give joy to our days.
Hi Marina,
thanks for the link to your interesting interview. Rebecca and Don are doing a great job there with these blogs and especially with the podcasts.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
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Hi, my friend! Indeed they are (you know first hand!)! Thank you so much for listening and for your kind words!
All the best to you! ๐๐๐๐
So glad you listened in, Klausbernd. Thank you for your friendship and for your heartwarming support and encouragement of TTT. We belong to an amazing blogging community that thrives on the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Dearest Rebecca,
well, blogging is sharing, isn’t it?
Lots of love โค โค
The Fab Four of Cley
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It is indeed, Klausbernd – so wonderfully said. Sending much love and hugs to my dear friends, The Fab Four of Cley.
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I’m heading over…my favorite people are there! See you there my dear! โค
So glad that you are joining the party, Holly! Sending hugs to welcome you.๐๐๐
Hugs back Rebecca! ๐ค๐ค
I can’t wait to see you there!!!! โค๐คโค
Heading over!
xoxoxoxo
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Resa โ you are going to love this conversation. Marina is amazing!!! You will get goosebumps when you hear her ideas.
Love it!!!
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This is a delightful interview, Marina. You are a polite rebel.
Thank you so much, Tim! As you know from experience, Rebecca is a wonderful host. I really enjoyed this conversation with her! I love the “polite rebel”! ๐
ps: thank you for the wonderful & overwhelming comment at Rebecca’s.
Tim is the most supportive force in our community. His encouraging comments are the first on most posts. Thank you Tim!!!
Supportive force is just right and what’s even more admirable is how he always touches the core of things. A very rare kind our days of someone who actually cares!
I love that new term – polite rebel!!!
Resa – you are going to love this conversation. Marina is amazing!!! You will get goosebumps when you hear her ideas.
….wondering if I’ll ever recover from my goosebumps from all the love I’m receiving! ๐๐๐๐๐ค
It’s so fitting of Marina.
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Oh, me too!!! ๐๐