tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5544522979168955698..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Harry Potter’s Graphic Art and Dyslexia ... Lego and the fashion house Chanel ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29324319298433079332013-09-20T08:43:37.492+01:002013-09-20T08:43:37.492+01:00Hi Timothy .. sorry it's taken me so long to r...Hi Timothy .. sorry it's taken me so long to rescue your comment .. appreciate you stopping off.<br /><br />Treasure hunting for lego - mind you it is in major revival at the moment over here ... everyone is building with lego.<br /><br />I guess you end up with some funny creations - do you make yourself use each piece you find on each hunt?<br /><br />Good to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3162369364148553772013-08-31T17:01:05.293+01:002013-08-31T17:01:05.293+01:00I love Legos. I have to find my Legos. Anyone ca...I love Legos. I have to find my Legos. Anyone can buy Legos. My challenge is to create with only the pieces I find when I go treasure hunting.Agent 54https://www.blogger.com/profile/08168794460959854775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-349178598333924842013-07-19T14:02:58.303+01:002013-07-19T14:02:58.303+01:00Hi Mark - big THANK YOU!!
I knew the photo wasn...Hi Mark - big THANK YOU!! <br /><br />I knew the photo wasn't brilliant - but only just got round to changing it .. I do not like having my photo taken ... and when I set the blog up .. Mum was quite seriously ill - so I just had to get a photo ..<br /><br />Been meaning to changing it .. looks like it's come out right!<br /><br />Really appreciate you picking up on it .. big hugs - no it's too warm! Your words are so warming too - very generous of you .. <br /><br />Cheers with a cool long Hawaaian drink ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48872366979226167002013-07-19T10:50:31.862+01:002013-07-19T10:50:31.862+01:00Aloha Hilary!
I only have one thing to say (for n...Aloha Hilary!<br /><br />I only have one thing to say (for now :)<br /><br />I love, love LOVE your new profile picture :)<br /><br />It is *wonderful* and so much like I imagined you in "real life."<br /><br />(The old one had you appearing to be quite cross - but you have such a huge, generous and positive heart that I know you're not so :)<br /><br />Happy Weekend :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13051084267977917602013-07-16T06:41:59.963+01:002013-07-16T06:41:59.963+01:00Hi Theresa - it was very interesting - but as my f...Hi Theresa - it was very interesting - but as my friends said the art work is all over the Harry Potter studio tour - the latest Harry Potter attraction .. at the grand price of 29 pounds .... seems a little high.<br /><br />But I'm glad I got to see this somewhat smaller, less hyped exhibit for free!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-92080624893835968822013-07-15T23:13:40.393+01:002013-07-15T23:13:40.393+01:00I'd love to see the Harry Potter art exhibit!I'd love to see the Harry Potter art exhibit!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12828730687138424702013-07-15T20:59:08.314+01:002013-07-15T20:59:08.314+01:00@ Annalisa - yes I believe for writers it is the r...@ Annalisa - yes I believe for writers it is the right way round .. I know you're doing quite well with your edits etc .. <br /><br />Interesting the people who did just love the series .. I should try again sometime, when I'm less bustling around!<br /><br />@ Ciara - the Lego leg is incredible isn't it - and your boys will perhaps try to emulate it .. <br /><br />Interesting you went to OT school - I guess you have to try so many ways of doing thing and always keep that positivity going ..<br /><br />Great to see you both - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57316354893013790752013-07-15T20:34:29.569+01:002013-07-15T20:34:29.569+01:00Oh my goodness. I can't wait to show my boys t...Oh my goodness. I can't wait to show my boys the Lego Leg. I went to OT school. They are creative and amazing people.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14978610188561798552013-07-12T14:13:09.238+01:002013-07-12T14:13:09.238+01:00Sorry I haven't dropped by for a while. Too mu...Sorry I haven't dropped by for a while. Too much writing and not enough blogging... Wait, that's the right way around, isn't it? :-)<br /><br />I got quite caught up in the Harry Potter series. In fact, it still remains the only series I've ever read.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61940869287220954322013-07-12T07:49:10.116+01:002013-07-12T07:49:10.116+01:00Hi Ros and Chrstine .. I check-mated myself there ...Hi Ros and Chrstine .. I check-mated myself there ... I saw the "cheers" from you Christine and thought that was the end of my last comment - then of course remembered both your comments!<br /><br />Ros - difficult one isn't it .. as I can see both your points of view - and I love your way of putting it .. "disgracefully shameful jealousy at her success" - I can see from your writerly head .. it is still (I guess) a little frustrating!<br /><br />@ Christine - I know sorry - just bringing to light a few snippets of interest.<br /><br />It's interesting about your son Joe - and how he took to JK's story telling of the young lad Harry Potter .. I love hearing these stories.<br /><br />I have to write the London Underground anniversary post .. when? I have no idea!<br /><br />I see you went back to my previous post - so I guess you saw the Lego tube maps .. <br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for the interesting comments and additions to the conversation - lovely to read .. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81998832401745188692013-07-12T07:30:53.348+01:002013-07-12T07:30:53.348+01:00@ Tina - I quite agree .. the Lego back is not wor...@ Tina - I quite agree .. the Lego back is not worth it! <br /><br />I meant to put in the reference to the Amazon package "The Complete Film Making Journey" on the HP series .. I'll do that in today's post ..<br /><br />@ Amanda - so lovely to see you - and you must be so inspired artistically by so much art in London. Your own work is so creative .. <br /><br />I hope we all have a wonderful sunny weekend .. sounds like it ..<br /><br />@ Betty - fabulous to see you .. you'd fit in with the Lego purse right now .. yours is a wonderful story ..<br /><br />@ Gina - good to see you too .. JK inspired many with her wonderful character Harry Potter ..<br /><br />@ Christine - thanks .. I'm glad I posted the iphone pictures .. it was so interesting to see .. and that exposure to books inspiring the youngsters ..<br /><br />@ Joylene - ah one of the constant repeats .. let's watch this film Granny now you're here .. Mulan was the one I got to watch excessively!<br /><br />Enjoy the books, when that time frame comes round .. yes Hi back!!<br /><br /><br />It looks like we might be in for a scorcher weekend .. so have very happy weekends everyone .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53165640779899128412013-07-11T23:46:23.949+01:002013-07-11T23:46:23.949+01:00I've watched all the Harry Potter films a doze...I've watched all the Harry Potter films a dozen times with my grandchildren. I mean to read the books one day. Need more hours in the day! <br /><br />Hi, Hilary!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40173871334170435902013-07-11T21:15:31.294+01:002013-07-11T21:15:31.294+01:00I'm a big Harry Potter fan. Seeing all these t...I'm a big Harry Potter fan. Seeing all these things is great! I love that the books have inspired so many people.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28016953506135245122013-07-11T21:01:31.632+01:002013-07-11T21:01:31.632+01:00This is a great post. Harry Potter has indeed chan...This is a great post. Harry Potter has indeed changed a generation.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41424782652908286072013-07-11T18:01:25.526+01:002013-07-11T18:01:25.526+01:00Thanks for all of this! Ah, the Lego purse.... I...Thanks for all of this! Ah, the Lego purse.... I kind of like it! Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21246224451776942522013-07-11T17:36:34.570+01:002013-07-11T17:36:34.570+01:00Hilary, the exhibition look really interesting, I...Hilary, the exhibition look really interesting, I love looking at the artwork of others and find it really inspiring. JK's journey and her determination is also an inspiring story. Blessings for the weekend. AmandaAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51875896969973716822013-07-11T17:14:36.096+01:002013-07-11T17:14:36.096+01:00That Lego bag certainly is...interesting. Certain...That Lego bag certainly is...interesting. Certainly something I would never want, though.<br />The art collaboration was a really neat thing to learn about. I'm fascinated by all the work that goes into making movies.<br />Great stuff here.<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56519091088995600962013-07-11T14:11:44.851+01:002013-07-11T14:11:44.851+01:00I should have guessed from the title; you have a l...I should have guessed from the title; you have a lot in this post. Where to begin?<br /><br />Our youngest son Joe. was behind in the books he needed to read for 3rd or 4th grade. They read those little 1/4-inch thick books then. Maybe it was 2nd grade. My husband got him the first Harry Potter book and started reading it out loud with him, taking turns. Joe took over and read it in record time.It's a real service JK provided to many of us.<br /><br />I love learning about anything underground. I'll have to check out the anniversary post.<br /><br />And the lego maps? Having trouble visualizing that one.<br /><br />Cheers.CMSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623922567796370246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81909440333354829912013-07-11T12:27:13.168+01:002013-07-11T12:27:13.168+01:00As a writer for children I know I should have read...As a writer for children I know I should have read all the Harry Potter books but I only read the first one. Not sure if it was because I'm not really into that kind of fantasy novel or if I was so consumed with a disgracefully shameful jealousy at her success. Those prints look fascinating though and I wouldn't mind going to see that exhibition.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65300162717196869562013-07-11T07:53:48.441+01:002013-07-11T07:53:48.441+01:00@ Juliet - I can imagine and saw many of the spin-...@ Juliet - I can imagine and saw many of the spin-offs coming out of the Lord of the Rings in NZ .. <br /><br />I'm so pleased you enjoyed the Lego bag .. Chanel being clever, I think and it seems to have worked ..<br /><br />@ Hart -how lovely to see you .. I'm sure if I'd had a daughter of the right age .. I'd have been totally hooked ..<br /><br />The actors still feature don't they .. with Daniel Radcliffe becoming particularly successful - their names are instantly recognisable .. <br /><br />... what is interesting is your comment that you got back into writing after reading the HP books - isn't it fascinating what stimulates and inspires us .. <br /><br />Good for you - and for now being an author with books on the go .. congratulations.<br /><br />@ Sara - many thanks - the Gallery is in Tottenham Street, off Tottenham Court Road .. while the MinaLima team work nearby .. I hope your daughter enjoys the links .. <br /><br />I can imagine you with a Lego purse .. but five thousand pounds is a little much!<br /><br />I am having a fun summer and especially now we've some fine weather .. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the quote on "Man's Memory" .. <br /><br />@ Julia - like you I couldn't really get into them .. but I didn't have children, like you at that stage - I wonder about your daughter when she's a few years older .. <br /><br />Wonderful memories to have of time spent at the library with your little one ... reading and looking and creating images = fun.<br /><br />Cheers to all - they said we'd have a blip with the sun .. I hope she decides to reappear shortly .. not too chilly though - Hilary<br /><br /> Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12640947212630710802013-07-11T01:17:52.496+01:002013-07-11T01:17:52.496+01:00Hi Hilary. I never cared for Harry Potter, but I d...Hi Hilary. I never cared for Harry Potter, but I do enjoy children's books. <br /> My four-year old daughter learned to read when she was two. Now she devours books and we have fun browsing and reading books together at the library.<br />Lovely post.Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57258309562594191072013-07-10T21:09:14.693+01:002013-07-10T21:09:14.693+01:00Hilary,
I love how you combine different things ...Hilary, <br /><br />I love how you combine different things together and make a whole new dish of delight. I enjoyed the Harry Potter graphics and your story about the partnership that created them. I'm copying the link to this post to send to my eldest. She's a great fan of Harry Potter.<br /><br />I also enjoy the lego purse:~)I used to love my kid's legos. They were so much fun to play with.<br /><br />You sound like you're having a busy, but fun summer. Enjoy:~)<br /><br />Oh, the "Man's Memory" quote was great.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74326764750436381492013-07-10T18:36:12.526+01:002013-07-10T18:36:12.526+01:00Oh, I ADORE those books. I like the movies, but mo...Oh, I ADORE those books. I like the movies, but mostly just because they remind me of the books and I've grown fond of the actors over the years. My daughter was the perfect age for me to expose myself as they first came out and I fell immediately in love--have reread them MANY times. They really are what got me writing again--I tried my hand at some fan fiction and had enough people encourage me that I decided to really do it. (I'd had a lot of false starts before that, but had never finished anything)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82684401318167715722013-07-10T09:16:09.597+01:002013-07-10T09:16:09.597+01:00I enjoyed reading and seeing all the creative ener...I enjoyed reading and seeing all the creative energy in this post. Just as Lord of the Rings here in NZ generated amazing creative spin-offs, so have the Harry Potter movies it seems I love the lego bag - so inventive. Thank you Hilary for these delights.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40427166482012735682013-07-10T07:09:51.258+01:002013-07-10T07:09:51.258+01:00@ Margie - I think all little boys and hearing abo...@ Margie - I think all little boys and hearing about Talon's daughter - little girls too ... loved playing with Lego ..<br /><br />Harry Potter seems to be enduring .. I have friends who loved Nancy Drew - I don't think I came across her as a child .. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment ..<br /><br />@ Sylvia - the HP books certainly got children talking and then learning to read - there was a big spin off ... I'm not good at repetitive story lines - so can agree there .. <br /><br />I hadn't realised Princess Beatrice couldn't read .. but then I was abroad ... at least she stands up and is counted now as a Dyslexia sufferer ... <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed seeing the iphone photos!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - glorious weather still - I'm just so enjoying it!! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com