Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Corner View- "Impression"

Today's CV theme is "Impression". I read all of the posts before writing mine, just to see what everyone else's take on it was. Because, you know, the word Impression has many meanings. For instance, there's an impression that you make when you bury something into a soft material, like clay or sand....






Then there's an impression, like one is trying to give a hint of something, as in Impressionist art...that something might herald the arrival or departure of something, like a season for instance...




...or of something one is making....




There is impression as in creating a strong effect on the intellect, emotions or conscience, as in "This book made a real impression on my life", or, "That song created quite an impression on my heart".

Impression can mean a vague remembrance, notion or belief of an event or occurrence, as in, "When I was little, I get the impression that I liked to play in the sprinkler a lot, often in the buff".( The memory becomes a little less vague when there are snapshots to prove it!)

Then there is "making a good impression". I was recently accused of only being interested in making a lot of money (HA!) and impressing my friends. To that I say, true friends don't need impressing. If you have to impress them, they aren't really your friends. Aren't you impressed? : 0)

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7 comments:

Menthe Blanche said...

Many English subtleties for me! But I think I understand a number :) Sorry if my English is limited! Have a nice day :)

likeschocolate said...

Isn't it great that the word can have so many meanings. Have a great week!

Heather said...

I still like to run naked through the sprinkler, but when I do, my uptight neighors call the police :-)

Elizabeth said...

Yes you have made a good impression!

Francesca said...

I'm impressed by the crochet work! :)

Crochet Renee' said...

Thanks, everyone. Heather, it helps t live way out in the sticks like I do...no uptight neighbors!

nadine paduart said...

too right... impressions on a panoply of meanings. you've nailed them! i love the yellow blooming branch in nature, by the way..