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What is it about the color red? Apart from it being such a bright color that is. Red is the color associated with passion. No doubt because of its pure vibrancy. There is such a richness to the color.
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The word fiery comes to mind when thinking of redheads (According to some there may be truth in that statement, but being blond, I’d not be the first to agree with what others may say in association with a hair color. lol)
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In China and many other cultures red is associated with happiness.
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Red is frequently associated with love. Red roses for example. And red is certainly one of the favorite colors used around Valentine’s Day.
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Red is used when we want others to pay attention. Stop signs and fire trucks to name but two.
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In both fruit and vegetables, red is indicative of a food loaded 
with all sorts of vitamins and nutrients that are good for the body.
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Red was among the earliest colors to be used by humans as natural pigments were readily available.
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Of the three primary colors (red, yellow, blue) red is the most dominant and the one usually used to make a personal or strong statement!
If given a choice from the three primary colors most people would vote to have their vehicle painted … red!
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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a red-letter day today!
~ Penny
readinpleasure
January 31, 2013 at 4:28 am
I’ve always loved red, Penny. Right from childhood.
pennycoho
January 31, 2013 at 1:15 pm
I’ll bet you look gorgeous in red Celestine!
rynnasaryonnah
January 30, 2013 at 7:42 am
I LOVE red hair.
pennycoho
January 30, 2013 at 10:45 am
Me too Rynna, although I’m (obviously) a blonde, red hair is absolutely gorgeous!
nightlake
January 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
white is my favourite color (if you call it a color:)) but there is nothing lively like red..and all the fruits..the apple here looks delicious:)
RoSy
January 29, 2013 at 3:19 pm
LOVE – This is my favorite color!
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pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 3:55 pm
As it should be RoSy … for all the right reasons!
xxoxx
lenwilliamscarver
January 29, 2013 at 1:50 pm
Been a red head many times always liked it very much and the attention I received
FYI according to National Insurance survey a few years ago automobiles in the color of red involved in more accidents than any other. (((xx)))
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 3:53 pm
I’ll bet you were a great looking redhead Len! Wow, I didn’t know that but am not surprised about the accident rate of red cars, I think there are more out there so it figures, law of averages and all that! Hugs back to you dear friend of mine.
anelephantcant
January 29, 2013 at 9:51 am
AnElephantCant comment on colours
He’s a bit colour blind as he has said
Sorry for the digression
But he does have a question
Do we still have reds under the bed?
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 10:26 am
Oh I hope not, I’ll check tonight just to make sure!
Doug
January 29, 2013 at 8:21 am
Nice post. Red it all. Have you read William Gass …”On Being Blue?” http://www.amazon.com/On-Being-Blue-Philosophical-Inquiry/dp/0879232374
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 10:27 am
Thanks Doug I appreciate the “red”! Nope but I will go and read it right now!
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 10:44 am
Doug I just finished reading a dozen or so various reviews. “On Being Blue” and would like to say in advance of my reading it “Thank you”. I have a pretty strong feeling that this is a book I will greatly enjoy for a variety of reasons. His primary philosophy being the main reason and I now look forward with anticipation to an excellent read (I’m surprised that I was not familiar with it) ! Again, my honest and sincere thanks! Penny
carolynpageabc
January 29, 2013 at 4:05 am
I just happen to be wearing a red top today…!
A very happy post, Penny. Red is such a vibrant and energetic colour; very uplifting indeed…
BTW.. I love the apple pic; it’s making me feel a little hungry..!
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 10:50 am
Thank you Carolyn. I agree with you, red is a happy color and those apples do want one to reach out a take a bite! Again my thanks for stopping by and commenting, very appreciated by me!
mybeautfulthings
January 29, 2013 at 3:23 am
I love this cheerful post on what is another very grey day here. Thank you!
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 11:03 am
My pleasure to bring a bit of cheer!
Grey days are dismal just in their very color, it can seem sometimes can’t it?
mybeautfulthings
January 29, 2013 at 11:04 am
Indeed it can!
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 11:06 am
Christina ~
January 29, 2013 at 2:11 am
I always thought it an interesting dichotomy…red roses…red hearts are symbols of love…red can also be a symbol of anger…fascinating…
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 10:52 am
Yes insightful indeed. I wonder if there’s some hidden reason for this hmmmmmmm!
Roxi St. Clair
January 29, 2013 at 12:03 am
Yayyy red!
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 11:04 am
Yes indeed, A very bright color to liven things up Roxi, my friend!
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Alastair
January 28, 2013 at 11:55 pm
Red is such a vibrant colour. It stands out more than any other People also think that red will go faster. Probably because the majority of Ferraris are red.
Another great post Penny
pennycoho
January 29, 2013 at 12:05 am
Thank you Alastair!
Alastair
January 29, 2013 at 4:15 am
Maxima
January 28, 2013 at 11:18 pm
I can only eat an apple on an empty stomach – and you?
for apple related like many truths , for example , when a man married to an apple that is a sign of love and when she to him that her 
then he is happy to go through the star and humming. apples 
Apples arhee in our sibmol alth …. Penny you and your fans, I wish good health happiness and joy. love and embrace all of you ,
pennycoho
January 28, 2013 at 11:21 pm
Thank you so very much. Love, joy and happiness to you dear Stefan
Maxima
January 28, 2013 at 11:23 pm
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January 28, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Well, yes red-heads do have more fun..I have been a red-head a few times in my life and I certainly had lots of fun and attention as a red-head and I love bright red toe nail polish……
pennycoho
January 28, 2013 at 11:16 pm
See, proves my point!
Lisaman
January 28, 2013 at 10:51 pm
If you are doing any kind of workshop with a class you shouldn’t use red on a black board (in case you want them to get all excited!!!) hahaha
pennycoho
January 28, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Wow! Good to know! LOL
liz blackmore
January 28, 2013 at 10:12 pm
I like red too! Great pics and writing. I’m not a redhead either, but have a daughter that is. They do tend to be more spirited compared to the others in the family. lol
pennycoho
January 28, 2013 at 10:14 pm
Thanks liz! Perhaps some truth to the fiery part … just a little! lol