Thursday, November 8, 2007

It's not only a paper moon!



Yesterday I had a wonderful surprise from my friend Ulla, who gave me a very special gift in celebration of my anniversary. Wow! I was speechless. A beautiful scene with a couple embracing in a glittering paper moon adorned the package. Inside I found one of Ulla's gorgeous soldered glass pendant necklaces: a fan and geisha. What a beautiful gift, it means a lot to me! Ulla is a fantastic teacher and artist and a very generous soul, always sharing her ideas and know how through her blog or by teaching at Castle in the Air. She is also the inspiration that got me started on this blog.
The beautiful image of the couple on the paper moon reminded me of one of Scott's and mine favorite song , which you can listen to, if you click on the link:

It's Only A Paper Moon

Performed by Cliff Edwards in 1933

Written by Billy Rose, Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen


Say, its only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me

Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me

Without your love
It's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade

It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me

1 comment:

Ulla said...

You are soooooo welcome! And I adore the song!