Author: PattyMayeuxBlog
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Quote of the Week…
“All great art…creates in the beholder not self-satisfaction but wonder and awe. Its great liberation is to lift us out of ourselves.” Dorothy Thompson, 1894-1961
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Yes, Please…
A friend had a last-minute opportunity to go to the ballet and she asked me to join her. Yes, please! Sitting in the beautiful theater, soaking in all the sights and sounds, I was thankful for the dancers who seemed to effortlessly move their bodies through space and time. My gratitude extended to the hundreds…
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I ‘Preciate Ya…
While it’s true I never actually say “I ‘preciate ‘ya,” (twang implied), I am thankful for those who work to bring comfort and joy to my life. Noticing them begets a happy lens that views people as helpful, good, and valuable. Going beyond a cursory thanks means to sincerely wish them well. It means to…
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Quote of the Week…
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
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Reach…
Today and on and on down the writing road, I am reaching for a lofty goal: finish draft one of novel two, while doing the heavy lifting of pushing novel one out of the nest. I’ll have to spend double time on both projects, lest one be remaindered to the bottom drawer of the desk…
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Puppy Love…
I recently witnessed two dogs happily meeting each other, wet nose to wet nose, wagging tails behind. The bigger one had pointy ears and a barrel chest, its person tethered on a leash. The smaller dog was behind a fence, its stubby tail doing double time. A few sniffs in and they were fast friends.…
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Misbehaving Characters…
More on character reveal. Imagine sitting in a lovely park, chillin’ to the chirping birds, rippling stream and smelly flowers turning to the sun’s warmth. Tart apple juice dribbles down your chin. A stranger sits on your bench (you’ve claimed it for a time). Maybe you engage in friendly conversation. Maybe you jot impressions in your notebook:…
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Impromptu Joy…
I recently celebrated an artful day with one of my daughters, exploring a local modern art museum. Soaking in the creations of others feeds my soul. Doing so with a loved one, doubly so. Like music, visual art can enhance and energize. It has a way of toggling brain buttons to the on position, like…
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Quote of the Week…
“If you’re silent for a long time, people just arrive in your mind.” Alice Walker
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