Monday, September 29, 2025

On Growing

 
I might´ve shown you this one before, a mural around my corner, an Ente.
He´s a local artist and a woman stood there, admiring the ladybugs.
 
Dear host, when we met first I was super-shy.
 
Now... I stepped up to the woman, said hi and explained who the artist is and where to find more.
I.Did.The.First.Move. The introvert seemed to have run away!
 
The lady was pleased and eager to look out for more murals!
 
A tad sad they put their sign over the mural - strange a tattoo-artist has no respect towards a mural-artist. Reckon many will (maybe) think that way and look on for a more respectful guy to get a tattoo...
In my eyes respect is what counts...  
 
Me at least.. hopefully outgrew my darn shyness for good. It made my life so complicated and now I feel free,
Age comes with some benefits, too...
 
 
Flashback to 2006, Wanneroo/Perth. 
I headed into Big W at our SC at Kingsway, backpack on.
The lady at the entrance stopped me, I thought she wanted to check if I had goods in my bag, but no, she exclaimed loudly upon my shirt:
 
 
"Sweetie, I LIKE your T-shirt!!!"
Aussie-pride, so sweet! 
 
 This is for Sami´s COLOURFULWORLD Monday Murals.

The internet series:

"Germany to scare: 30 ruins of days long gone

 

 Devil's Mountain Berlin
 
Teufelsberg is a Cold War relic built on what was then the highest point in West Berlin. The former listening post stands on an artificial hill constructed from World War II debris. From here, the US National Security Agency (NSA) spied on the Soviet Union and intercepted satellite transmissions and radio communications.

The dilapidated buildings that tower over Berlin's Grunewald forest exude an eerily beautiful fascination. The panoramic terrace of the old radio tower and the street art gallery housed within it are open to visitors."
 
Will the scary times come back?
 
Henry 🦁
 

 To a great new week...

 

28 comments:

Bertiebo said...

A beautiful mural, really fantastic. And indeed strange the tattooartist showed no respect

Cloudia said...

A beautiful post sweetie!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, sad isn´t it, about the disrespect?

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you :-) I sure smiled the whole day back then!

Sami said...

Oh cute, love the ladybirds :) The name of the shop could have been put further up, so as not to spoil the mural. Good on you Iris for opening up and chatting to the lady. Thanks for contributing to Monday Murals:)

Iris Flavia said...

Yes about that name and... it was about time to send the introvert into the desert!

Anonymous said...

I tend to be introverted, preferring to read than socialize. I am glad you took the time to educate that woman about the artist. Gigi Hawaii

RedPat said...

Love the ladybugs, Iris.

The Padre said...

2006 ?? How Can That Be

Cheers

Jeanie said...

I really admire those who paint waterdrops so beautifully. I love this.

Iris Flavia said...

It was "hard work" to overcome my fears. They were nonsense!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, RedPat, a shame the tattooist put the sign above...

Iris Flavia said...

Well ... first time we were there 1995. Then 1999, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2017... etc ... see a pattern? We fell in love with Perth, got married there, have friends... Plus... I am... old... Cheers to that!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, Ente is a great artist! (His name is "Duck", translated).

Tom said...

...and you indeed look like a sweetie!

DVArtist said...

I absolutely love, love, love, this photo of you.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

A lovely mural, dear friend Iris! And Henry looks gorgeous! Sending your warm hugs and much love.

My name is Erika. said...

I like that shirt too,and I'm not Australian. Maybe the introvert has moved away for good? I hope you had a super Sunday and start to the new week. hugs-Erika

Bill said...

Nice photo of you, it's a beauty!

Anonymous said...

Enjoyed your post-loved those ladybugs Hugs

Iris Flavia said...

Looong ago, Tom ;-)

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you :-)

Iris Flavia said...

Henry says thank you and we send warm hugs and much love back, dear friend Linda!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, Erika and I sure hope the introvert has left! To a new week, hugs!

Iris Flavia said...

Blushing here...

Iris Flavia said...

Thar was my goal, hugs!

River said...

I love your t-shirt too 😀
I often tell people I like something they are wearing or if their hair is a gorgeous colour I tell them I like it. They are always surprised.

Iris Flavia said...

I do the same! And mostly I get a surprised smile, too! And a thank you.