It seems that Mexicans have much more of a celebratory culture and mindset than we do in North America and their vibrant colors reflect this lust for life. Just when one festival or holiday finishes in Mexico, another begins. Maybe we’re too stuck in our historical Protestant work ethic? Maybe such a flagrant display of unabashed color and constant festivities would be too much “fun” for us? I would love to hear theories in some of these comments because what Peter has brought up is fascinating.
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I SO agree. Did you see the documentary on Rosie Abella? There is a woman who understands the importance of color in our lives. My children’s generation allow themselves only a ‘splash’ of color in their interior decor. Why be so stingy with it, right?
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Thanks Peter. There is definitely something special about Mexican lifestyle. We just came back from there and really enjoyed their joyous spirit, colour and language. Colour is beautiful.
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Thanks very much for this, Lisa. I'm writing a short piece about the interesting comments to "Light and Colour", and their importance to me. May I have permission to quote part of your comment in the new piece?
I know how you feel! I'm writing a short piece about the interesting comments to "Light and Colour", both fun and serious. May I have permission to quote your quip?
Thanks for sharing. I think you touch the buttons of your friends who had about 3.5 months of the darkest days of our memory. It is really nice to have the balance & it's expressions. I look at your photo of the north & it is pretty hard to beat nature.
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I too have long loved the colours of Mexican places like Guanajuato and especially Guanajuato. They do brighten our moods. It was lovely to see the Plinover Schiff photos this week and hard to leave today for the northern winter. The ceramics on the outside of buildings in Portugal lift my spirits in a similar way.
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Thanks for this, Manuela. I'm writing a short piece about the interesting comments to "Light and Colour". May I have permission to paraphrase the part of your comment about the gloomy days?
Let's keep conjecturing... Mexico is a Catholic country: Are Catholics cheerier because they get to confess their sins, thereby lightening their mood, as reflected in the bright colours they choose? Or... are Mexicans drawn to colour so that it will stand out from the sunlight, that is already bright? Certainly, other types of living beings in sunny climes, such as tropical flowers, birds and butterflies, use the strategy of bright colour to be seen, and thus attract. Or...
It seems that Mexicans have much more of a celebratory culture and mindset than we do in North America and their vibrant colors reflect this lust for life. Just when one festival or holiday finishes in Mexico, another begins. Maybe we’re too stuck in our historical Protestant work ethic? Maybe such a flagrant display of unabashed color and constant festivities would be too much “fun” for us? I would love to hear theories in some of these comments because what Peter has brought up is fascinating.
Thanks for this, Laurie. I'm writing a short piece about the comments to "Light and Colour" and their importance to me. May I have permission to quote this interesting comment in the new piece?
Of course! I just went to my comment and was horrified to see a typo. I fixed it.
I SO agree. Did you see the documentary on Rosie Abella? There is a woman who understands the importance of color in our lives. My children’s generation allow themselves only a ‘splash’ of color in their interior decor. Why be so stingy with it, right?
Thanks for this, Amy. I'm writing a short piece about the comments to "Light and Colour" and their importance to me. May I have permission to quote your interesting comment in the new piece?
Sure. Permission granted.
Great. I love your use of "stingy" - and will borrow/ steal it for one of the headings!
Thanks Peter. There is definitely something special about Mexican lifestyle. We just came back from there and really enjoyed their joyous spirit, colour and language. Colour is beautiful.
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so perfectly said…..that’s one of many, many reasons we’re coming down to Gto., colors, sunshine, culture and so much more….
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absolutely, any time…..
Thank you Peter...from the one who is staring at grey right now jaja. Un abrazo.
I know how you feel! I'm writing a short piece about the interesting comments to "Light and Colour", both fun and serious. May I have permission to quote your quip?
Of course. Your writing brings me much joy, many feelings...I thank you for writing for us!
Wonderful piece. Keep writing
Thanks for sharing. I think you touch the buttons of your friends who had about 3.5 months of the darkest days of our memory. It is really nice to have the balance & it's expressions. I look at your photo of the north & it is pretty hard to beat nature.
Thanks for this, Ann. I'm writing a short piece about the interesting comments to "Light and Colour", and their importance to me. May I have permission to quote part of your comment in the new piece?
Thanks for this piece Peter.
I too have long loved the colours of Mexican places like Guanajuato and especially Guanajuato. They do brighten our moods. It was lovely to see the Plinover Schiff photos this week and hard to leave today for the northern winter. The ceramics on the outside of buildings in Portugal lift my spirits in a similar way.
Thanks for this, May. I'm writing a short piece about the interesting comments to "Light and Colour", and their importance to me. May I have permission to quote part of your comment in the new piece?
An interesting point of view, well written, as usual, and something that seems like a good idea, especially on so many gloomy days.
Thanks for this, Manuela. I'm writing a short piece about the interesting comments to "Light and Colour". May I have permission to paraphrase the part of your comment about the gloomy days?
Of course, though if I mentioned gloomy days before, I just did it again. Oops!
Aren't you one of those people who go around Toronto leaving coloured graffiti on walls?
Yes. Thx Peter. Light and Colour is perfect. 😁😁
Let's keep conjecturing... Mexico is a Catholic country: Are Catholics cheerier because they get to confess their sins, thereby lightening their mood, as reflected in the bright colours they choose? Or... are Mexicans drawn to colour so that it will stand out from the sunlight, that is already bright? Certainly, other types of living beings in sunny climes, such as tropical flowers, birds and butterflies, use the strategy of bright colour to be seen, and thus attract. Or...