Finding/Using

This where I put what I find of interest and helpful resources, as well as some of my own writing, photography and art.

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"S'awful to grow up," said Velvet "Nope," said Mrs. Brown "Why isn't it?" "Things come suitable to the time," said Mrs. Brown. ... "Childbirth,...an being in love. An' death. You can't know 'em till you come to 'em. No use guessing and dreading. You kin call it pain... But what's pain? Depends on who you are an' how you take it. ... Don't dread nothin', Velvet."

National Velvet

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Maira Kalman — The Normal, Daily Things We Fall in Love With

Life's whimsy and quirkiness. Life’s intrinsic seriousness. The normal, daily things we fall in love with.

I loved this interview. Highlights include her saying that she originally wanted to write but what came out was all heavy and angst-y. She said painting made her happy so she switched to that. Also, the question of “what is bringing you joy today?” 

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“No human face is exactly the same in its lines on each side, no leaf perfect in its lobes, no branch in its symmetry. All admit irregularity as they imply change; and to banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality. All things are literally better, lovelier, and more beloved for the imperfections which have been divinely appointed, that the law of human life may be Effort, and the law of human judgment, Mercy.”

John Ruskin

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Really good piece about Chris Cornell and depression.

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a fantastic piece challenging the myth that you must write every day. So refreshing!

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A four act lesson on phenomenology.

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Yes, I want to be a part of creating these spaces.

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I know I will want this succinct reminder close by. How I love Brainpickings.

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I'm posting this because I want to look up this author later. And it's a good article with a really good message. Show up to your life's work, everyday.

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This is so well put. We cannot be intimate friends with everyone. And that realization should not stop us from investing and choosing the few we can have deep relationships with.

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Some of these models are really interesting.

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A good article on marriage that deals with the expectations of what marriage is for, capstone or cornerstone.

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a good list to come back to

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Don't make a religion out of your better moments. - Jacob Needleman

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something new to follow.

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Such an inspirational story. There is so much that can be mined here about finding and keeping your voice, knowing what you love and never believing you have to quit, but rather adjusting to the change.

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This is a good read.