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Galen Garwood's avatar

Seems as if we were living almost parallel lives in an era when imagination was mostly ignited by what we didn't have rather than what we had. Lovely recollections. History is our best blanket of hope.

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Rick Schmidt's avatar

Your comment, as always, gives me a new look at myself and the art activities I’ve been caught up in. Thanks again!

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Steve Gillard's avatar

“I thrived on the time spent alone,… It was clear that my emotional wellbeing depended on solitude.” “... he’ll never fit into society.” Hard to imagine two more important and essential characteristics for an artist. Parenting Tip: If your kid has these two things happening, don't fight it. GO WITH IT!

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Rick Schmidt's avatar

HA! Thanks Steve! How many parents wouldn’t/won’t be a little worried/concerned about a kid who ‘“wants to be alone!” Shrink-time!

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Stephen JulesOtisCareer Rubin's avatar

no fresh crack garden! oh wrong generation lol

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