44th of 44 and Persepolis
Robin has been hosting Summer Stock Sunday all summer, and this week is the closing week. I couldn’t decide what to post, so I went with the 44th photo of the 44th album of my 2009 directory of photos. And here is a striking yellow and orange flowery umbrella from Sandy Hook Beach. Bye, bye summer.
I read a graphic novel called Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi today. It is a young girl’s tale about living through the Iranian Revolution. I would like to write more about the book, in another post; but I’ll first ask: have any of you ever read the book? Or seen the movie? I relate the book a bit to going to the beach, because at the beach I often find people wear less than my comfort level, and in the book, the women and girls are obligated to wear the veil (two extremes). Her story reminded me of my grandmother’s own story, of living through the Russian Revolution. Marjane, however, had it easier: at least her family had food to eat. During the starvation period, my grandmother used to tell me, she had to walk many miles in the cold Russian winter just to get a frozen potato that was often black inside. One ate what one could find.
Thanks, Robin, for a summer shared with others.
Robin from Israel says
What a pretty image with the flowery umbrella against the blue sky. Thank you for sharing it, and all your other lovely images, all summer long. I'm glad the project touched you in an unexpected way.
I've never heard of the book you mention, but I found Azar Nafisi's "Reading Lolita in Tehran" to be a very interesting read.
Ellie says
I remember you had a picture of a flower reaching all the way to the sky - this one reminds me of that one. Lovely! I like yellow and blue together!
Leora says
Oh, yes, this one does go nicely with that other one of the flower in the sky. Good memory.
Josie Ray says
What a pretty umbrella! It looks like the skirt of a Spanish dancer.
I haven't read the book that you mention, but about beach clothing: knowing more about other people than I used to, I don't think anyone needs to see my bikini line, etc. I like to keep myself to myself. I wear lightweight nylon shorts and a fruit-of-the-loom cotton tank over my swimsuit and just leave it on in the water and out. It's easy to swim in and dries quickly, and I never have to worry about more showing than I would like. Not a veil, but I've found my comfort level.
Leora says
And isn't it great where we live in a society where we can make that choice! In Marjane's childhood world, all the girls and women have to wear the veil. Period.
Dimple says
That is a lovely photo. I haven't heard of the book.
What a story about your grandmother; it is awful what people have to go through sometimes! But the will to survive is powerful.
kaye says
It's been a fun summer, I love the carefree, summery feel of your photo. If you want to wander down my road I’m home.
Joyce says
Thanks for sharing the photo and also the story of your GM. I have not read the book but have now written down the title. I love to read and did some at the beach this summer. I seem to have a bit more time to read in the Fall and Winter as the days get shorter and the nights longer. Oh how I wish it was summer 365 days a year. See you next summer my friend.
Joyce
Leora says
Joyce, it's an easy book to read, though the subject matter is intense. But I like intense.
Hope to meet you on another meme before next summer!
mary/theteach says
Love the yellow and blue beach umbrella against the deep blue sky, Leora! Let's of course stay in touch during the dark months of winter... :)
Leora says
And you are an excellent way for us to do so, with your three memes...I have some Window Views I have been meaning to post, if I'm ever not crazed on a Wednesday.
Ilana-Davita says
at the beach I often find people wear less than my comfort level
Exactly something I could have written. On the other hand, as you pointed out, We are lucky to have the choice to wear what we wish to wear.
I haven't read the book but I have seen the movie. I thought it was great while dealing with a lot of issues.
Melissa says
Leora,
I have not heard of, nor read this book.
It sounds like something that I would devour in one sitting.
My mother left me with a voracious appetite for books, well at least for reading them, Ha Ha.
Shalom!
Melissa
Ellie says
I caught a yellow flower today - inspired by this photo. For a first time I tried to take a picture from below - it turned not bad - I posted it.
Julia Smith says
Definitely a perfect shot for the last Summer Stock Sunday. I've really enjoyed it, too.
I haven't seen or read Persepolis yet. But it's on my To Be Watched list.
Mama Pajama says
Nice and simple, I like that! I am a big comic geek, so of course I've seen Persepolis at my local comic shop, but haven't decided to pick it up. I've also seen the movie at the library (where I borrow movies for free rather than spend money renting them), but I generally avoid seeing movies of books, as I am usually disappointed! If I do choose to indulge, I'll probably go the comic route - thanks for the suggestion - it's been nice sharing the Summer, hope to see you around!
amanda says
Leora, great summer shot love the color and the randomness!
please see mine here
http://www.moorebloglife.com/2009/09/13/summer-stock-sunday-summer-winding-down/
Jew Wishes says
What a beautiful photo! I love the jet trail line directing towards the umbrella. Great eye on this capture.
No, I haven't read that book.
ramblingwoods says
Beautiful photo.....I haven't read that book but I am going to look it up...
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