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Blazing Anne's avatar

I LOVE this essay and the artwork. Printing to tuck into my commonplace book to reread when I need this reminder. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And art!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Oh!! I am honored to have my words and art put into your commonplace book!!! Thank you!!! Your comment made me smile so big!!!!! 🥰💙💙💙💙

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Becky's avatar

I always feel uplifted and more hopeful after reading your posts, Sue!

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Melanie Blank's avatar

I do too, Becky and Sue! 🙂

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Yay!!!!!! 😘💙💙💙💙💙

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Sue Clancy's avatar

I'm so glad to hear that!!! We're in this together and giving each other mutual support is essential!!!! Thank you so much for yours!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

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E.R. Flynn's avatar

I love that WTF cat!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Lol!!!! I'm glad!!! Thank you!!!!

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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

Beautifully done. Thank you. 🤗🤗❤️💕

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Thank you so much!! 💙 🤗🤗💙

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Mary R's avatar

Loving the critters! The blue cat will be coming way after next payday!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

I'm delighted to hear you're loving my critters!! And the thought that one of my blue cats may have a home with you makes me smile!! Thank you!!!! 🤗💙💙💙💙

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Melanie Blank's avatar

Sue, l love your beautiful animal sketches and messages. This non-judgmental mouse is wonderful!

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Melanie Blank's avatar

Typos are evil! I need to pay more attention to the non-judgemental mouse.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Non-judgemental mouse says "typos happen, they get fixed and that's good enough" and Mouse sends you hugs if you'd like them - and it's fine if you don't. Just know you're appreciated!

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Melanie Blank's avatar

Awwww, very sweet mouse. I am always fighting perfectionism, a bad habit. Thanks Sue and NJM!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Oh thank you so much!! I appreciate you!!!!

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Sandy S's avatar

About time we humans woke up to the value of being fluffy! Many animals use fluffiness as part of their survival skills. Whether it is the many birds who endure winter cold by fluffing up their feathers or racoons with their dense fur that not only keeps them warm, but is also hard to penetrate with ... say ... sharp teeth!

Would love to see a crowd of people in bunny suits marching tomorrow!! :-)

Love all the links! Especially the Oly National Parks link! We are going into a stretch of perfect days to get out and enjoy it! Think Spring everybody!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Yes indeed!!! Fluffiness, humor, love, community.... all help us endure!! So glad you liked all the links!!! And, yes, extra Fluffiness on the march tomorrow!!!! 💙💙💙💙 Happy spring!!!!!

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Karen Scofield's avatar

Helpful and heartfelt little piece today. Your wonderful drawings with the lovely pastel colors looks and feels just like Spring Time.🌷 Thank you, Sue, and will reStack ASAP 🤗 💯👍

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Thank you - I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed my piece today!! And thank you for the restack!! 😘😊🥰💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

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Janet James's avatar

A good lesson to learn to always be fluffy and tough!!!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Yes!! And I'm trying to practice it...

Thank you!!! 😘🥰💙💙💙💙

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Liz Gauffreau's avatar

Thank you for this insightful and encouraging essay! It reminds me of something one of my college professors once said about art (to include all forms of art). If a work of art is perfect, it is no longer art because it has lost its humanity. I wonder if that's why hyperrealism gives me the creeps.

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Sheila's avatar

I love the stepping stone bunny 🐰🪨

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Kate Morgan Reade's avatar

I love these wise thoughts, brought to life by critters! The nonjudgmental mouse, tuffy rabbit, and daily habits reminder (what if my internal judge retired and decided to do pro bono work for immigrants instead?) find their way effortlessly into the heart! Thank you, friend Sue! 💚❤️

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Minaz Ansari's avatar

Dear Sue, I love how you use art to express your thoughts and inspire people in your quiet, wise ways. I love how you support other artists/writers and draw synergies through their work. Stay blessed and ever connected to all things you love :)

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