Author: PattyMayeuxBlog
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Quote of the Week…
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” Rainer Maria Rilke 1875-1926
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Disconnected…
Here’s a secret…keep some content downloaded on your favorite streaming device. Last week our neighborhood experienced outages from our internet service provider. I had several reactions to the inconvenience. The first was arrgghh! And maybe some other choice words. I needed to send emails, upload blogs and do research. The second reaction was to remember…
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Rebirth…
Springtime – dormant blooms peek through thawing ground and baby bunnies hop around fences. Yesterday, my wonderful home church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus after a week of services that commemorated every aspect of Holy Week. The day before I helped flower a twelve-foot cross that would adorn the sanctuary on Sunday morning. I couldn’t…
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Quote of the Week…
“The most valuable thing we can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of room, not try to be or do anything whatever.” ― May Sarton 1912-1995
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Revising Revision Mode…
On Monday we talked about scheduling rest times while working on a big project. The value of this new-to-me practice has been made clear these past few weeks. I credit author Ellen Sussman for introducing the concept of “units;” one-hour segments broken into 45 minutes of concentrated work, followed by fifteen minutes of non-work activity.…
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High Stepping…
When working on a big project it is tempting to plod through, even if it means dragging one foot in front of the other to the finish line. I’ve never run a marathon, but I have ridden my bicycle from Houston to Austin for the MS150. The two-day ride was grueling and pushed my non-athletic…
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Dutiful Balance…
Just as there is value in welcoming beautiful art experiences into a crowded life, there is much to be said for adding in a balance of duty. The Joy of Djembe Drumming Ensemble is one such group to which I’m committed. The word is out. We get asked to play for more events than we…
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Beautiful Balance…
I recently tagged along with friends to visit a local textile art exhibit. My first reaction was to refuse the invite, given that it conflicted with a day set aside for writing, all cozy and comfy in my closet. But, as much as I protect my “jammie day,” the pull toward art is greater. For…
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Quote of the Week…
“Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bear bad fruit.” James Allen, AS YOU THINK
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