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    Are Any of Us Qualified?

    I’ve spent many hours writing about art, even though I don’t feel especially qualified for the job. Come to think of it, I don’t feel especially qualified to make art, either. No matter. Do what you love, and you’ll love…

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    Peaks and Valleys

    At the end of The Lord of the Rings, Frodo says to Sam, “Do not be too sad, Sam. You cannot always be torn in two. You will have to be one and whole, for many years.” My mind continually…

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    What Would Socrates Do?

    We all have a unique point of view. It would be lovely if more of us tried to appreciate what others think and why. While we’re at it, perhaps we should ask ourselves some questions. What do I want to…

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    In My Head

    If there were any day to sit down and write, this would seem to be the one. Jeff and Nick are not here to work on the porch, Luke is using my studio as an office, and everyone else is…