The Chalet

 

 

 

 

"On Saturdays we took our bath."

Part 2, Chapter 5 of Insectual

The Chalet (page 130)

 

This is a sketch that I love.  Mother has reunited her three children in the aluminium wash tub. This is her expression of duty and love.  She could not embrace her children and give all three of them a hug or have them cuddle up on her, at the same time.  In my German childhood these feelings were not expressed.  But mother was orderly and tidy and everything functioned according to the clock.  The clothes are thrown on one chair; this was much against her discipline.  We had to fold our clothes in the evening.  The tub is overflowing with water.  In this chalet there was no running water and the water then was thrown out  the window.  I am showing you the original Bavarian chalet where I grew up:

 

Happy New Year 2017



Mandala in the forest, 16 x 20" (41 x 51 cm) (c) Barbara Sala

 

 

Horse, rabbits, cat and lion

At the feet of Mother Earth.

 

Hermit at the riverbank

Shedding light on crystal ball

Dangling from an angel's hand.

 

Boat of fishermen,

Damaged by a fallen tree,

Now is carried by loving dolphin

Over the water.

 

Filled with flowers is this forest:

Happy days with health and kindness

Are the wishes for this year.  (B. Sala)