Sprezzatura

[laurawise]

"Sprezzatura. n. studied carelessness, especially in art or literature." -- Concise Oxford Dictionary

At the moment, or indeed ever, I can't manage sprezzatura -- hard to have it on a sneezy, headachy, cleaned-up-the-Dog-of-the-House's-vomit-at-6-am day, even without my natural handicaps of face-pulling and gawkiness -- but I so admire it in others

Comments

[paratti]

I'm sorry about the SBD's wan't well and you had to clear it up.

((hugs))

[laurawise]

Fear not! The Dog of the House was ill because she ate bad stuff off the ground -- it's all her fault -- but she's better now. :-)

Hugs and a good middle of the week, Lesley!

[ladyforash]

What a beautiful post! I've never seen the movie but now I've 'seen' that scene. Hugs!

[laurawise]

Thank you so much -- it really IS a lovely scene. :-)

Good thoughts for your Wednesday, and hugs!

[gwynnega]

Now I want to see that movie...

::hugs::

[laurawise]

The film's actually sort of infuriating to watch -- it's extremely uneven in script and pacing. The good moments are really good, though. ;-)

Hugs and a good Wednesday!

[roguedemon]

so sorry about the SBD. I have tried so hard to have studied carelessness, and I finally concluded that that it was just never ever going to happen. I'm just not the cool. So now I'm trying for elegant simplicity. Everyone needs a hobby.

((hugs))

[laurawise]

The Dog brings it on herself. [frowns at Dog, who does not care in the slightest]

I think you absolutely are perfect for 'elegant simplicity'! Yes!

As for me, I think it's going to have to be 'village eccentric.' ;-)

Hugs and good thoughts, Nell...

[laurawise]

Let's wipe the little carelessnesses away today and go for the lovely ones! :-)

Hugs hugs and an easy Thursday, Rainkatt.