by Mariana T.
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May 10, 2006

Photo by Mariana T.

January 04, 2008 09:20 PM UTC (Updated: January 01, 2009 05:09 PM UTC)
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Playing myself in Mariana de la Noche - a play about an eccentric woman who was found in the jungles of Venezuela when she was a baby wrapped in a giant banana leaf - she grew up talking about another planet and was finally shipped to Louisiana where she met many people who had also been cast away from that sweet Pleidian place and then onto California where she didn't hesitate to paint in the language she was born to speak...Salud.

Comments: 40

this is a great b&w image!
Mariana T. Jan 4, 2008, 10:16pm UTC
Thank you Miz Priscilla - I'm glad you stopped by! Salud.
Jennifer F. Jan 4, 2008, 10:22pm UTC
Wow! So beautiful and so expressive! Great caption too.
Faith H. Jan 4, 2008, 10:24pm UTC
Almost eerily like Frida...you are a multifaceted person, Mariana.
Toni V. Jan 4, 2008, 10:35pm UTC
Beautiful picture Mariana!
David Salyer Jan 4, 2008, 11:11pm UTC
Superb! How is Eureka? It would have to be a lot better than it was here today! We got hit pretty hard today! I must have seen at least ten or more downed trees!
Mariana T. Jan 4, 2008, 11:17pm UTC
thanks David - Eureka is fine - but there's a huge windstorm going on in case you don't see me in the morning it means electric pole blew down - so we have to delay going home I think a day or so but SB has flooding I think - oh well...all the drama of the weather!

thank you toni.

thanks Miz Faith - I appreciate that.

Thanks for noticing that one Jennifer - thank yall. Salud.
Rick *Don Rico* J. Jan 4, 2008, 11:22pm UTC
Nice photo!

I'm stuck working in the windy, snowy, rainy, icy, hills of Oregon.

Sure makes Mexico look nice. :^)
David Salyer Jan 4, 2008, 11:23pm UTC
You must be getting the wind from the stormwe had here! It was pretty bad. Hope the storm passes soon!
Mariana T. Jan 4, 2008, 11:36pm UTC
Don Rico - stuck is right - lol...I'm here in the Great Basin and the wind is blowing over 30 mph as I type - yes, I rather be in a tropical paradise and I sure like Mexico - it's so close to me!!! (at my other digs)....thanks for dropping by ! Salud.
Ellie !. Jan 4, 2008, 11:36pm UTC
Yikes! I came to comment on Mariana's cool picture. It's not that bad up here in Portland. Only expecting 45 mph winds. We are protected on the hill.
I have a dear friend in SB...OH NO! You guys stay safe!
Carl, Prince of Prose, Villain of Verse Jan 4, 2008, 11:37pm UTC
Great shot. I have some vines that flower called Dame de la Noche. True to their name, the flower opens at night.
Mariana T. Jan 4, 2008, 11:37pm UTC
David - yes, we're getting your storm and I think it's going to hit Santa Barbara as well so there goes the hills - it ain't a purty site either. Take care- thanks. Salud.
Mariana T. Jan 4, 2008, 11:38pm UTC
Carl, where have you been?? I want some of those seeds - is it also called Moon flower??? Salud.
Mariana T. Jan 4, 2008, 11:38pm UTC
Ellie - message me your friend's name if you can - or tell me what she does - maybe I know her! Salud.
Ellie !. Jan 4, 2008, 11:39pm UTC
So Mariana, I know you are Southern...but you look almost Italian, or something Eastern European in your picture. Those beautiful eyes!
Me, I am a little of this, a little of that...a little French...a little Native American...a little German...a little Scandinavian...a little...wait...that only covers about half...what the heck is the rest of me!
Mariana T. Jan 4, 2008, 11:45pm UTC
Let's see I grew up in Louisiana - now, I'm not what you call Southern - I'm a bayou woman but I was born in Venezuela my mother's family is from Spain and Venezuela and my dad's was traced back to Germany and Holland so I have a bit of it all in me but I am what is called a Mediterraneon face - Thank you my friend. You're lovely. Salud.
Ellie !. Jan 5, 2008, 12:06am UTC
Ah...I thought I saw something exotic. My husband is 1/4 Portugese...his grandmother came from Maderia Island off the coast of Africa...
Mariana T. Jan 5, 2008, 12:16am UTC
Ok well some of mama's family her great grandfather came from the Canary Islands - last name LaRosa. Salud.
Carl, Prince of Prose, Villain of Verse Jan 5, 2008, 12:56am UTC
Hi Mariana,

Yes, they are known as moonflowers in the US. Mine were given to me from a Filipino lady who called them "Dame de la Noche" or "Lady of the Night."

I have been a sporadic visitor to Gather this year due to a fire at my home and the time spent rebuilding.
Granny Janny Jan 5, 2008, 1:34am UTC
Now I know why I feel this pull to you...we come from the same part of space...The Seven Sisters! Hola Hermana.
Madame Donna C. Jan 5, 2008, 1:36am UTC
Lovely lady.
Jo Anna A. - Farrell Jan 5, 2008, 2:22am UTC
Una donna la più bella
Marianne M. Jan 5, 2008, 9:55am UTC
Mariana! I almost missed this wonderful photo! Gorgeous eyes and those cheeckbones. That scarf looks perfect on you!
elizabeth evans Jan 5, 2008, 11:43am UTC
My first thought: What the hell does she have on her head? Just started laughing cause it seems to me it's just plain fun "dressing up" when the weather's too weathery to go out! Can I come over and play?
Mariana T. Jan 5, 2008, 12:21pm UTC
Gracious good morning to you my Gather sistahs and bros...Bob - girl, that photo was taken prolly 20 years ago - but I still have the scarf - still dress up - I'm a diva remember - and plus I have to outdress my cross dressing neighbor - no, I've not introduced him yet but I'm sure he's dying to show off - and I'm ready to tell you, he ain't purty! Anyway, thanks my dear...

Marianne - bless your heart - I wear loads of hats and scarves - one never knows if the hair will be in good shape or not...

Joanna - good to see you! Graci
Mariana T. Jan 5, 2008, 12:21pm UTC
Thank you donna!!! Oh Jan - yes of course - I'm sure we worship the same star! Salud.
Mariana T. Jan 5, 2008, 12:22pm UTC
Carl, I am truly sorry about your house - I'll have to read up on a article if you have posted one. I'm glad you were able to rebuild. Thank you everyone. Salud.
Krista P. Jan 5, 2008, 12:24pm UTC
You are a beautiful woman...in and out and all around!
Mariana T. Jan 5, 2008, 9:01pm UTC
Thank you Krista and thanks Phaedra - very much! Salud.
Phyllis R. Jan 5, 2008, 11:26pm UTC
Another great picture.......you are so photogenic and just beautiful.
Bobbie S. Jan 7, 2008, 6:11pm UTC
Very nice photo Mariana. Has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like Angelica Houston? You do resemble her in this one.
Mariana T. Jan 7, 2008, 6:13pm UTC
thanks Bobbie - yes, all the time! more than you'll ever know - it's funny - because we don't really look like one another but certain expressions are the same and same hair color and eyes. Salud.

Thank you Edith Ann.

Phyllis - this one I dug out of moth balls - bless your heart. Salud.
Laurun M. Jan 8, 2008, 9:13pm UTC
Lovely shot. I love your scarf and the way you are wearing it. You look good.
Michael L. Jan 29, 2008, 7:10pm UTC
Thank you for posting this! Feel free to check out my work as well.
Abbie L. Feb 11, 2008, 12:59pm UTC
Very nice
The Militant Moderate Feb 15, 2008, 6:39pm UTC
Cool!

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