tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post8699801054241034217..comments2024-02-06T15:08:22.613+01:00Comments on Mitchell is Moving: Penitence and Sensible ShoesMoving with Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-11336162042605873422012-04-14T12:52:17.283+02:002012-04-14T12:52:17.283+02:00Allan:
I like your take on the shoeless. I don'...Allan:<br />I like your take on the shoeless. I don't know how they could walk those cold, unforgiving cobblestones for 6 hours or more.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-50286477217604822252012-04-10T02:11:09.992+02:002012-04-10T02:11:09.992+02:00Hmm, maybe after a Penitence completed their penan...Hmm, maybe after a Penitence completed their penance he or she has to buy new shoes in order to walk a new path in life. Very interesting post.Allan S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12635557185803235179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-67587675897438481232012-04-05T13:52:26.107+02:002012-04-05T13:52:26.107+02:00Jenners:
That was the first store in which I saw o...Jenners:<br />That was the first store in which I saw one of those. I was stunned and then found it kind of funny.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-22689712265338267012012-04-05T02:05:04.409+02:002012-04-05T02:05:04.409+02:00I was thinking "Why does this look so menacin...I was thinking "Why does this look so menacing to me?" and then you mentioned the Klan and I was like "That's it." Such a shame that it was ruined in this way. I love love love the shoe store photo.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-3824389343636397322012-04-04T17:54:26.336+02:002012-04-04T17:54:26.336+02:00Thanks for checking out my blog! I really don'...Thanks for checking out my blog! I really don't write frequently (as you can see) and I tend to share tons of details that likely bore people who don't (and do) know me. I mainly keep up with it so I can remember those details. That's awesome that you live in that plaza! It has a nice atmosphere!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277179226409213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-14518327844347714412012-04-04T16:33:37.222+02:002012-04-04T16:33:37.222+02:00Brittany:
I just checked out your blog (it's g...Brittany:<br />I just checked out your blog (it's great) and joined up. So glad you found me. That plaza you went to in Sevilla (with Trini and Pepe) is where we live!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-77772697027868239362012-04-04T14:15:49.357+02:002012-04-04T14:15:49.357+02:00Will definitely let you know! I currently live in ...Will definitely let you know! I currently live in Madrid, but I spend every weekend (and break I get) in Sevilla. I'm hoping to be living here come July! Keep living the good life! :)Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277179226409213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-75651255818806680292012-04-04T13:39:34.186+02:002012-04-04T13:39:34.186+02:00bos:
Thanks so much for finding me. I love the rai...bos:<br />Thanks so much for finding me. I love the rain; just bad timing during Semana Santa. We are also in love with Sevilla. I hope you enjoy what I share (and have shared). Be sure to let me know if there's anything special I've missed!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-61355976338426997922012-04-04T13:35:55.255+02:002012-04-04T13:35:55.255+02:00Mark:
And locals seem barely (if at all) aware of ...Mark:<br />And locals seem barely (if at all) aware of it. Very unsettling coming from our backgrounds!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-14162633507820820152012-04-04T13:35:00.928+02:002012-04-04T13:35:00.928+02:00The Owl Wood:
Since this is my new home, I'm v...The Owl Wood:<br />Since this is my new home, I'm very careful to reserve judgment (although I think I've been pretty clear on how I feel about the history of Catholicism and, well, organized religion in general). So, I'll just keep focusing on my fascination and I'll keep taking pictures. If I learn anything more I will be sure to share it!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-71701079858681296102012-04-04T13:32:31.020+02:002012-04-04T13:32:31.020+02:00Stew:
I can't imagine having a loaded gun (or ...Stew:<br />I can't imagine having a loaded gun (or even an unloaded one) pointed at my head!<br /><br />I haven't had the chance yet to talk to friends here to better understand the marching penitents in modern times.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-31441751170780126802012-04-04T11:29:24.566+02:002012-04-04T11:29:24.566+02:00I just found your blog and I'm looking forward...I just found your blog and I'm looking forward to reading about your journeys in my most favorite city in the world! The rain adds a certain charm to Sevilla in that the streets glisten and the oranges fall from the trees, but I'm ready for the sun!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277179226409213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-90697010785579798822012-04-04T11:12:39.293+02:002012-04-04T11:12:39.293+02:00They are just plain scary!
I think I'll buy my...They are just plain scary!<br />I think I'll buy my kid's shoes elsewhere thank you very much!<br />m.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049586061176648341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-27364623642072071152012-04-04T09:20:31.125+02:002012-04-04T09:20:31.125+02:00Weird! Have to agree with Stew's view - when t...Weird! Have to agree with Stew's view - when these ceremonies were fresh and in their prime the only possible motivation can have been intimidation, making the uneducated population toe the line. If the church's public relations wallahs weren't such numpties they'd have slowly changed the costumes over the past few decades!<br /><br />That said - more photos please! Lots more...The Owl Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484484539144369129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-83593715354838456112012-04-04T04:36:55.616+02:002012-04-04T04:36:55.616+02:00In my many years of travel, I have learned to be a...In my many years of travel, I have learned to be accepting of traditions, knowing that I am the foreigner or outsider.<br />None the less, my years in retail tells me that anyone disguising who they are, is only there to cause harm. In a friendly world, there is never a need to hide your face. Halloween scares me a great deal. <br />I'm sure anyone that's ever had a loaded gun pointed at their head would agree with me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964941329127641280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-70755598976572397692012-04-03T23:21:46.103+02:002012-04-03T23:21:46.103+02:00YONKS:
Be careful! You do know that San Geraldo ha...YONKS:<br />Be careful! You do know that San Geraldo had a 9-greats-grandfather who was hanged as a witch in Salem in 1692...Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-16150927630456642592012-04-03T23:17:35.626+02:002012-04-03T23:17:35.626+02:00He's a witch - burn him!!
Smartarse - who, ME...He's a witch - burn him!!<br /><br />Smartarse - who, ME? :-)<br />Gotcha!<br />Di<br />xYONKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659751063643621817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-13393085884491080812012-04-03T23:08:52.518+02:002012-04-03T23:08:52.518+02:00Michelle:
You're right; it really is interesti...Michelle:<br />You're right; it really is interesting. I'll share more pictures I took today of penitents in other colors, as well. It's no longer a unpleasant image for me... still a curiosity, but not unsettling. (And in-person, they really look nothing like Death Eaters — especially the three I saw together today who all wore matching white socks and tan suede Birkenstock sandals!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-36478567565699619972012-04-03T23:06:09.293+02:002012-04-03T23:06:09.293+02:00Ms. Sparrow: OK. you knew I meant "bring"...Ms. Sparrow: OK. you knew I meant "bring" and not "bringing"... I'm beginning to speak broken English, too!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-67446047382702103762012-04-03T22:59:57.892+02:002012-04-03T22:59:57.892+02:00Ms. Sparrow:
You always bringing a breath of the M...Ms. Sparrow:<br />You always bringing a breath of the Midwest! Jerry's mother used to send us an Easter goodie box every year. It was filled with candy and chocolate Easter eggs, chocolate Easter bunnies, and marshmallow Peeps. I haven't seen one single Peep here in Sevilla!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-13207259211850427592012-04-03T22:58:01.911+02:002012-04-03T22:58:01.911+02:00Judith:
At first, the KKK linkage made this for me...Judith:<br />At first, the KKK linkage made this for me very unsettling. But I have gotten used to it and understand there's no relation. I haven't seen anyway walk through a doorway, but I did see a woman walking down the street today wearing her robe, but carrying the conical hat. So much for anonymity.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-24973739111924788722012-04-03T22:56:28.601+02:002012-04-03T22:56:28.601+02:00Chris:
I don't know if there's any special...Chris:<br />I don't know if there's any special reason for it, but I've only seen those displays in some shoe stores -- not in other stores. And you can get miniature penitents, in all colors and all qualities. And bakeries even have penitent cake toppers. It is certainly a new way of looking at things.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-81727992423740946492012-04-03T21:50:53.331+02:002012-04-03T21:50:53.331+02:00I've got to let my nerd flag fly here. The on...I've got to let my nerd flag fly here. The ones in black pictured above look like Death Eaters (Voldemort's minions) from the Harry Potter series. <br /><br />I'd never seen penitents dressed this way until a few years ago, when I saw a photo in a book, and it certainly was startling to my American eyes! It's really amazing how feelings about the klan are so strongly attached to that look. It's hard not to have those feelings well up at the sight of this attire, even when the meaning is different, they have been wearing it for centuries longer, and indeed they are targets of the klan's hatefulness. <br /><br />Visual symbols and attachments are powerful things. So interesting!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591981716535134038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-73677450914113918202012-04-03T21:45:31.192+02:002012-04-03T21:45:31.192+02:00Maybe the creepy manikin is to advertise Easter sh...Maybe the creepy manikin is to advertise Easter shoes? Personally, I much prefer bunnies and baby chicks. Do they sell Peeps in Sevilla?Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-1429056723818083112012-04-03T21:38:43.902+02:002012-04-03T21:38:43.902+02:00Those masked coned robed figures look sinister eve...Those masked coned robed figures look sinister even to my Antipodean eyes. How do they get though doorways in those things??<br />The shoeshop photo made me look twice. What an incongruous sight.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.com