Why a woman chooses to bind herself to rice, I do not understand.
Labor intensive to cultivate and in need of ample water, yet still she lays upon this seed, exposed herself, to what it might bring. Named together, they are 'sour tasting', but that is history. History upon which artistry is built in the hands of a master. Married with wasabi, a splash of salty soy sauce---a delicacy to be savored.
Some conundrums are not meant for understanding, only to be appreciated.
And that I do, most vigorously.
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Quite strange indeed :-)
..."some conundrums are not meant for understanding, only to be appreciated" - how true to contemplate... been eating sushi back undergrad and appreciate so much but not the wasabi thing... ha, not brave enough to embrace it with my tongues out!!! great read!!!(:
~Kelvin
Not sure whether to be hungry or aroused. Very interesting.
"And that I do, most vigorously."
Does this mean what I think it does? Do you exercise while eating?
I chose to take the road less traveled...
http://wanderwithoutbeinglost.blogspot.com/2012/01/less-dire.html
So instead of sushi this is su-she? heh.
Interesting, to say the least. Laughing at ipenka's comment - very clever ipenka. :-)
Interesting take on the photo..Some conundrums are not meant for understanding, only to be appreciated...so true
Art is in the eye of the beholder...to be appreciated for what it is.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Very funny...:)
Yummy!
Konnichiwa! Brian...
I truly appreciate the "double-meaning(s) in your Magpie Tales: Sushi."
[The [beautiful, but yet strange image] compliment your words quite nicely...too!
Sayonara, for now...lol
deedee :-D
[Note: Well, the Japanese word that I should have used to greet you was "Konbanwa"...Because that is used after noon or in the evening.]
Yes, you're right, some puzzles are not to understand them, are to enjoy them without asking many questions.
I'm sure a lot of people will wanna have their rice and eat her too.
And so do I
Hugs
SueAnn
Confucius would have loved this.
I checked with Mrs N; this dish is strictly off my diet.
not something I would do. lol.
Some conundrums are not meant for understanding, only to be appreciated.
In a nutshell. They are works of art in their own right, to be appreciated according to their own conventions. Fabulous post. One of the all-time greats!
Dear Brian, perfect text to that picture.
Yes indeed, why do we do that which can ultimately bring pain - we do it because it also brings the best we know.;)
Hope you had a great weekend.;)
xoxo
Interesting and strange indeed :P
Ah but rice is so good for your skin
Very disconcerting. Reminds me of the fad of eating sushi off a naked model that some fancy men's parties used to flaunt. You would never see a naked man in this photo..we women know how to keep our desires and needs in their correct spaces.
I appreciate the picture too though....it's beautiful art. I do not try to understand art
I'm not sure I could appreciate it as highly as you do.
It says a lot more than we see on the surface.
Actually, to be honest, I don't think I like the image.
Fun piece to start the work week with. Quirky but good!
I love sushi Brian as much as your writing but I usually take off the woman
When I did my post there was no title for the piece so I had no idea if she was on paper, wool, or rice. LOL So, I just went with what I could see and not what I knew.
Love your interpretation!
like you said Brian ... some art can only be appreciated, not understood ... happy week :-)
Very interesting, loved this.
Brian, you found philosophy in this strange picture; and your words became ART which rose about this conundrum.
i changed the title...as it became a metaphor for relationship for me and could easily be confused for other things...
There is wisdom here.
i would agree on the picture. it was the starting point though...i think setting it aside and reading you get a lot closer to the meaning behind this...zu got it, smiles...
Oh this particular conundrum is truly one of life's pleasures to me! Pure appreciation! (despite the pain)
I think "to what it might bring" is the key here... w/ an emphasis on might...
your work is always so clever... enjoyed your play with words on this...
"Some conundrums are not meant for understanding, only to be appreciated."
Some relationships are just like that ~ As I would say, its a choice she makes ~
I can totally see how you went the sushi route with this photo, I have been looking at the pic for a day now, and am blocked. Terrific observation and write.
There is metaphor in in visual and performance art as well. I see it, the artistry of it and yet it is not something that makes me hungry but is something more visceral than mere hunger.
I am still pondering this one
...
If it was understood, would it still be a conundrum?
:)
Life is full of conundrums, most of which I don't even try to figure out.
If she is married to wasabe, she's one HOT gal! Very provocative picture. You did good.
Hmmm my eyes are opened since reading the comments. Never could take to sushi....smiles.
Your words remind me of one of the small posters on my wall:
Don't try to understand me, just love me.
We may not understand why some people do some things, but we can love and encourage anyway.
Your writing is such a variety and always in good taste. No matter the subject.
Yeah not sure I get her mooning a wall
But I can appreciate it none the less at my hall
You sure took the hungry man road
Or would that be hungry girl ready to eat a load
Of nasty old rice
Hopefully she gets to add some spice
I like sushi so I will gladly marry with wasabi and some fresh ginger to add the right spice.
That Zuzana is a smart one. I did not get it, and thanks to her and you for helping me and the other slower folks.
Lord-49 comments before 9:00 am--I suppose me jutting my oar in here is completely unnecessary. ;_) Stil, I like this one--a bit wry, a bit salty, and somewhere in there just a bit sad as well. The sushi aspect in the pic had totally been eclipsed by the humiliating bondage aspect, so thanks for bringing it out.
Dear Brian: I've often wonder this same thing~! Auspicious and contraversial write~! Right On~!
Loved reading your piece but these comments are pretty entertaining too! :)
What? Like you've never done this?
My son is doing great at his school and loves the area. Thanks for asking!
Brilliant -just brilliant!
... a marriage of convenience??
Oh gosh, Brian. Your ending was hilarious. :)
By the way, it's that time again:
http://rosemarymint.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/monday-melting-week-3/
~Shawna
Oh gosh, Brian. Your ending was hilarious. :)
By the way, it's that time again:
http://rosemarymint.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/monday-melting-week-3/
~Shawna
Labor intensive....you've got that right. Quite a conundrum. Great ending, Brian.
Hmmm, I'm not a sushi fan but I think I get it - sushi is just the cover up to the real story, right? Still thinking.
To be bound to culture, to tradition is a conundrum for the Western Mind, not so for other peoples. The binding of culture to present self, informs us of who we are and how we came to be.
you know..i think it's worth all the labor...smiles..sorry i'm so late...had a long day...enjoyed your sushi piece miller-san..the wasabi and soj sauce may bring the spice but in the long howl, i think it's good to stick with the rice...smiles
You and Friko have each nailed this image in your own unique ways.
very intriguing. taking an image that some would find artist and others pornographic and turning it into true food for thought.
Your comment on conundrums is great, I totally agree. The main section is very creative expression from the prompt. As usual awesome job. Thanks
Sushi and wasabi-yum- all I will say.
Thanks!
Love that last line, Brian!
Ha! Very clever, indeed.
Hi Brian. Don't you realize it's a woman's prerogative to remain a mystery? Men are never going to figure out our motives - whether rice related or something else:)
Yes...appreciate life...art...conundrums...
Hahaha A naked girl on rice instead of sushi rice on a naked girl. This may put me off my dinner. :)
an enigma to be consumed...
Perfect poem for the photo. Some things are best left unexamined.
Good one as usual, Brian.
Quoting Friko:
"I'm not sure I could appreciate it as highly as you do.
It says a lot more than we see on the surface."
I'm pretty sure it's saying that women are pieces of meat. :) But I also think it's beautiful, artistic, and sensual. It would also make a great ad for a day spa with the woman folded up (tastefully) on a plush towel.
~Shawna
rosemarymint.wordpress.com
Quoting Bossy Betty:
"What? Like you've never done this?"
What a hilarious comment. :)
~Shawna
rosemarymint.wordpress.com
What mothering is to me:
binding, labor intensive, the lengths we go to not even understood by our children.
Yet, still, I wouldn't do it any other way, and I expect few to understand.
Very cool, B.
Love this. Like a single savory bite.
So true. But. I don't care for sushi. :-)
Interesting write, Brian :)
Wonderfully strange, quietly provocative and distinctive read.
Cool
Very cool and strange! Kinda makes me hungry :P
I normally don't eat anything raw, but in this case....
I guess some things are not meant to be understood? :)
I used to like sushi till it made me very sick a few years ago!
You always amaze me what you can do on a prompt.
Bravo!
Your interpretations never cease to amaze!
So very fine.
black and white without light is only imagination.
rel
This is a full grown, real life sushi clad by itself.
Hank
It's a weird and wonderful world...
I think what lies beneath this piece is the true conundrum, Brian. You amaze me.
Ha. I'm glad to hear it! I just avoided the rice in mine. K.
HAH! I love the last few lines. Yes, one has to appreciate the conundrum here. ;)
There are a lot of conundrums I don't understand.
I do appreciate your poem, though. I ate Japanese food last night and the poem is the desert.
"Why a woman etc", Brian? Money. Vanity. Sacrifice of modesty in causa art. Thinks the photographer is OH.SO.CUTE! Hopes to be a celeb one day. The usual reasons.
The spices of life....delicous take Brian! :-)
Wow.
I just thought superiors of infinite entitlement liked their offerings bound that way.
But your writing is damn good on this. ~Mary
Some of the comments are making me LAUGH OUT LOUD! :P
Your take is awesome and the replies on your take is making it more beautiful and fun too...
JJrod'z
Brian I truly appreciate the way that your mind works, or at least what I see from the different manners in which you approach your material. It is always refreshing.
I'm trying to catch up with your posts, Brian. I have to say this is an unusual piece and I'm glad that they chose to take the picture from this angle instead of another. :)
Again, a fine write, Brian. I adore conundrums. Who the heck wants straightforward...!!
funny take:)
Your piece was as fascinating as the image -- in fact, I find them to be a perfect pair.
bind herself to rice LOL!!!
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