Monthly Archives: April 2017

Proactive vs Reactive

When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it? — Eleanor Roosevelt

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It Followed Me Home From The Clark

I went over to the Clark. My intention was to maybe climb the hill an sketch or paint but that didn’t happen. I went in, got banded (LOVE being a member! support your local art org!) and wandered around looking … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo, Day Nine

Because today is the ninth day of NaPoWriMo, I’d like to challenge you to write a nine-line poem. Continue reading

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Today in the Sunshine

Also found planted in the nearby garden, in case I ever need to verify my location: I’m off to the Clark Art in Williamstown to look at new things and see the movie I, Claude Monet. I wonder if future … Continue reading

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Razzie

It was 2006 that Raz and his brother Archie came to live here. Eleven years went pretty quickly! Raz died today after a brief illness, so Molly and I are having a quiet evening. She’s sleeping off some catnip and … Continue reading

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