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Friday, February 28, 2014

CHILDREN ARE PRECIOUS


 My thoughts:
Parents’ responsibility is to raise their children in such a way that they become independent adults with good morals and good self-esteem.

Self-esteem can form a child’s future. Self-esteem affects every area   of existence, from friends they choose, to how well they do academically in school, to what kind of job they get and to even the person they choose to marry.
At an early age (starting at one year old) we have to set guidelines, have rules in place. Children feel safe when they know what they can do and cannot do. Yes, they will scream and cry when they do not get what they want, but a parent has to stay firm and cannot give in. Once a parent gives in to a child’s demand the parent has lost the battle so to speak... Children learn at an early age how to manipulate a parent. Parenting is not easy, but once a parent is consequent and does not give in to the demands, it will get easier. The child will realize that a “No” means “No”.

We have to teach children good morals, educate them, give them encouragement and assurance, make them feel loved; give them an environment with guidelines, rules and discipline.

We should spend time with our children, play games with them and should not shower them with material things. We should teach them the value of money, starting at a young age.

The following is a true story:
My son was 5 years old. We went to a grocery store and at the checkout lane there were Matchbox Cars displayed. My son loved these cars and asked me to buy one for him. I told him that I cannot buy one because I need the money for food and rent. We had a tight budget. At that time I was the only breadwinner.  My husband was completing his studies in architecture and engineering. My son did not make a fuss. He knew that I would not change my mind.

A few months later I was with my son in a clothing store. When I looked at a large table on which sweaters were offered at a discount, my son pulled my hand and said loudly “Mommy, do not buy anything, we need money for food and rent”. At first I was a little bit embarrassed but then I realized that he was right. I really could not afford a new sweater and I realized that my son had started to understand money.  ---

We have to emphasize to our children that learning is very important for their future.

We have to tell them that the beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from them.

Enjoy your day!
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(Translation - German)
Eltern sind verantwortlich  ihre Kinder so zu erziehen, dass sie unabhängige Erwachsene mit guter Moral und gutes Selbstwertgefühl werden.  Selbstwertgefühl kann ein Kind die Zukunft bilden. Selbstwertgefühl betrifft alle Bereiche der Existenz, von Freunden, die sie wählen, wie gut sie akademisch zu in der Schule tun, um welche Art von Job, den sie bekommen und auch die Person, die sie wählen, zu heiraten. In einem frühen Alter (ab ein Jahr alt) muss man regeln haben .Kinder fühlen sich sicherer, wenn sie wissen was sie tun können und was nicht. Ja, sie werden schreien und weinen, wenn sie nicht bekommen was sie wollen, aber Eltern muessen  standhaft bleiben und nicht nachgeben. Sobald Eltern nachgeben, haben sie den Kampf sozusagen verloren... Kinder lernen im frühen Alter, Elternl zu manipulieren. Erziehung ist nicht einfach, aber sobald Eltern consequent sind und nicht den Forderungen nachgeben, wird es einfacher werden. Das Kind wird erkennen, dass ein "Nein" bedeutet "Nein".
Wir müssen Kinder gute Sitten lehren, erziehen, ihnen Ermutigung geben und das Gefuehl der Geborgenheit geben;  geben Sie ihnen eine Umgebung mit Richtlinien, Regeln und Disziplin. Wir sollten die  Zeit nehmen mit unseren Kindern zu  spielen , und sollten sie nicht mit materiellen Dingen ureberschuetten.. Wir sollten sie lehren, den Wert des Geldes, ab 5 Jahren etwa kennen zu lernen.  Die folgende  Geschichte ist wahr: Mein Sohn war 5 Jahre alt. Wir gingen zu einem Lebensmittelgeschäft und an der Kasse-Gasse wurden Matchbox Autos angeboten. Mein Sohn liebte diese Autos und bat mich, einen für ihn zu kaufen. Ich sagte ihm, dass ich keins kaufen kann, weil ich das Geld für Miete und Lebensmittel brauche. Wir hatten ein begrenztes Budget, weil ich der einzige Ernährer war, während mein Mann sein Studium in Architektur/Ingenieurwesen abschloss. Mein Sohn hat kein Aufhebens gemacht. Er wusste, dass ich meine Meinung nicht ändern würde. Wenige Monate später war ich mit meinem Sohn in einem Bekleidungsgeschäft. Als ich ein paar Pullis, die auf einem grosse Tisch zu einem reduzierten Preis angeboten wurden, mein Sohn zog meine Hand und sagte laut "Mami, kaufe nichts , wir brauchen Geld für Essen und Miete". Zuerst war es mir ein bisschen peinlich, aber dann merkte ich, dass er Recht hatte. Ich konnte es mir wirklich nicht leisten, einen neuen Pullover zu kaufen, und ich wusste, dass mein Sohn begann Geld zu verstehen. 
Wir muessen betonen, dass Lernen für ihre Zukunft sehr wichtig ist.  Das schöne am Lernen ist, dass niemand es weg nehmen kann....
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Thursday, February 27, 2014

HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED

Vintage Photographs - they let us look back in time

Size 8" x12"
Canvas Print (Gallery Wrapped) - Art Print - Framed Print (click on photo)


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Little Girl and her Teddy

 
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Teamwork

 

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Germany - The Early 1900s


 
 
Enjoy your day!
 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Friends of the Heart

Friends of the heart are friends forever!



Put your favorite photo on a mug.


All mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe.



It is snowing again! I am looking forward to spring!


Each day is my favorite day,
because I cannot change what happened yesterday
and I do not know what tomorrow will bring, therefore


Enjoy your day!



Saturday, February 22, 2014

Resentful Thoughts

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace - Buddha

My Soft Pillow Collection:

Softpillowsbygk


Browse other gifts from Zazzle.

Enjoy your weekend!



Thursday, February 20, 2014

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Tirol Austria

Print - Canvas Print - Metal Print - Acrylic Print (click on image)
Photography Prints










Tuesday, February 18, 2014

TIPS ON SAVINGS AND TAKING RISKS











Do not save what is left after spending,
but spend what is left after saving. - Warren Buffet









Never test the depth of a river
with both feet. - Warren Buffet

Enjoy your day!

Monday, February 17, 2014

GOALS

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"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached,
do not adjust the goals, adjust the action steps." - Confucius
 
 
Enjoy your day!




Friday, February 14, 2014

TRUST IS VERY IMPORTANT IN A RELATIONSHIP















This is a true story:

"This couple had lived together for one year and were thinking of getting married. One evening they stopped at a pizza place. He went in to get the pizza they had ordered and she waited in the car. While waiting she decided to check the glove compartment in his car and she found a note with a phone number. She took it. When he went to bed she decided to stay up a little bit longer to watch TV. She had done this before and therefore he was not suspicious of anything. It was after midnight when she decided to call this phone number. When a woman answered she was so mad and called this woman all kind of names and accused her of having an affair with her fiancé. The next morning her fiancé was called into his boss's office. His boss wanted to know what was going on. He did not know and the boss informed him what had happened.

Well, needless to say, this couple did not get married. He found out that she was very controlling, that she wanted to know where he was going, where he had been, that she did not trust him and that she kept on checking his e-mail and iphone for messages."

A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself.

What this means is that trust is very important in a relationship; it means that controlling your partner, checking e-mails and messages are unacceptable behavior showing insecurity.

If you cannot trust your partner then it is time to re-evaluate your relationship.

Enjoy your day!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

The difference between a pessimist and an optimist

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity;
an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Winston Churchill


Friday, February 7, 2014

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THREE THINGS CANNOT BE LONG HIDDEN:
THE SUN, THE MOON, AND THE TRUTH.
                                                                     Buddha


I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Ice-Covered Branches

While taking pictures of the ice-covered branches this red cardinal landed on one branch. He posed for me for about 3 minutes.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

LET US ROCK

We are having an ice-storm at the moment. I look out my studio window and see all tree branches covered with ice. It looks like crystal - very pretty.

Here is a song written and composed by Nik P that rocks, is full of energy and brightens up these grey skies.

Nik P, a popular singer and songwriter from Austria, introduced this new song "Wir rocken diesen Sommer" in May 2013.



Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Austrian Gemuetlichkeit and Polka

Take a little time and watch this video. It is fun and it will put you in a good mood - at least for a few minutes!!

Hansi Hinterseer & Tiroler Echo -  Open Air Concert in 2011



Hansi Hinterseer just celebrated his 60th birthday on February 2, 2014. He lives in Kitzbuehel, Austria!

Enjoy your day!