Yay! I figured out something new! I love when this happens. So, this time, I have come to realize, thanks to Austin Kleon’s weekly newsletter (https://austinkleon.com/2020/09/10/will-this-enlarge-me-or-diminish-me/), that the question of being enriched/enlarged or diminished directs my moods, my reaching out…
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PLEASE! If you don’t want to read through my palaver, JUMP TO THE END. I have included links referencing legal guidelines and other world-views during this other-worldly time. Warning! Anger response about to happen. Generally, I burn and then I…
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Yesterday, a strong memory of a very dear friend circled back around to poke me in the heart. The memory stung me while hanging out on-line with fiber, and fiber-friendly, folks for the second time this week. This being the…
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Sweet, sudden washes of emotion; I’m over that. Intentional responses are today’s target. When I was a wee lass, my usual first response among playmates was to lash out defensively, just in case. I don’t know if it’s true, but…
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What is going on with me? All of these strong responses within a single month. Here. I will lay them out for you below, and maybe we can figure it out together. Have you heard the one where a person…
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Note to self: Do rather than do not. Note to self: Remember the first note. Here we go! I just want to declare my resolve to myself as we mark time by changing the numbers. Do. #1. Ignore Lethargy sticking…
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Originally, this post was just to announce my upcoming exhibit, Gut Reactions: November 6-17, 2017; @ University of Pittsburgh, Student Union, Kimbo Art Gallery; sponsored by the Pitt Program Council; Meet the Artist, 6th November, 5-7pm. You are welcome to…
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I TALK BACK. To family.  To neighbors.  To myself. Ever since I was a punk kid.  I had lots to say.  So, it makes sense that this behavior has carried through in various iterations, even today.  Of course, now I…
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A book, a relationship, and hanging in there for long-term mastery.  These are the combination of ingredients that my daughter and son-in-law’s huppah (wedding canopy) really represents for me. The book:  The first official gift that I got from my…
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