Category Archives: From the Quote Box

NaPoWriMo Day Seven

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Mary Beth Frezon

Gave myself over to doing some web-stuff today – what a time-sink that always is but still, a job done in the end. In passing, I saw a quote that I chewed on while working until this came out: Put … Continue reading →

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New Stuff

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

why parsnips, you may ask? New iPhone day! Yes indeed. Photos TBD. The person who will not stand for something will fall for anything. — Zig Ziglar

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From the Quote Box of 2015

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. — (Rumi, 1207-1273) Continue reading →

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Addressing Your Colors

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

This is just a great quote by Robert Genn: For those of us who struggle with colour and painting every day, my current conclusion regarding this research is to be of two eyes. Your honest, truthful eye sees the colour, … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Art

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but rather the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity. — Glenn Gould

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