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Sue Cauhape's avatar

My husband often says "none are burdened by self-control when walking into a bookstore." Lovely post and so true. We all take art for granted. Indeed, it's why art and science are sometimes linked in a phrase because both are everywhere in our lives, yet we rarely notice their presence.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Love your comment!!! Thank you!!! As I sit here recovering from covid I'm utilizing both the arts and sciences: words, art, music, medicines and I'm aware that having been fully vaccinated and boosted was a very good thing!! Thank you science! And thank you to the novelists and poets and musicians that will make my recovery as pleasant as possible!!

Thanks again for your comment

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Ellen D Stone's avatar

I knit. It is a great outlet for my ADHD and helps me focus on something positive if I’m having a hard day. I may only knit dishcloths, but it’s something.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

It's very definitely something!!! We all need things to do with our hands that also soothes and gives an outlet!!! Keep going!!

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Mary Hutto Fruchter's avatar

How generous and kind. I shared your newsletter with my daughter who also loves to sketch. 🌻

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Oh good!!! Thank you for sharing with your daughter!!! I especially hope she'll see this piece of mine https://sueclancy.substack.com/p/thumb-birds-by-clancy

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Mary Hutto Fruchter's avatar

Sue, I really do love your sketches so. I also really like what you write about community. Thanks for sharing your sketches. I’m offering this piece I wrote on the importance of art in community, in reciprocity. I hope you enjoy it. https://pocketfulofprose.substack.com/p/practicing-art-in-community

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words! I read and enjoyed your newsletter very much!! I also commented, shared and subscribed!! Looking forward to more from you!! 💚

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Jason McBride's avatar

Hopefully you feel better soon!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Thanks!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

That seed quote!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Yes!! Such a keeper isn't it??!!

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Anne Belov's avatar

Every. Day.

The first* thing I do every morning is make a cup of coffee, go up to the "upper studio" and work on the week's panda 'toons for up to an hour. If I get nothing else down that day, at least I've had that creative time.

* well, ya know, after a few other necessary things

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Sue Clancy's avatar

That's wonderful!!! And very like me and my sketchbook 💚💙

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Anne Belov's avatar

I hope you will feel better soon.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Thank you! Doing my darndest

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Liz Gauffreau's avatar

I love the quote about the seeds. It's so life-affirming and empowering!! I'm sorry to hear that you ended up with Covid from your trip. I hope you feel better very soon.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

I loved that quote too!! And thank you for your get well wishes! 💚

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Liz Gauffreau's avatar

You're welcome, Sue!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Saving this post forever, for it contains so very many gems. Wonderful words and art, Sue - thank you.

So sorry for the positive Covid test! Covid paid a recent visit to our household, although somehow I dodged it. Sending healing vibes, air and sunshine your way to kick it into touch!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

I'm so very glad you found my newsletter save worthy!!! Thank you for your kindness!! As I read your comment the sun actually popped out from behind a cloud!! Thanks for that!!! ☀️💚 Glad you've avoided covid, sorry any in your household had it - it's not fun. I'm grateful for the vaccines and boosters I have had!

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Peter Blasevick's avatar

I could look at your sketches all day. Love them. Feel better!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

I'm very delighted to hear that you love my sketches because I love to make them! Doing my best to feel better soonest! Thank you so much!!

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E.R. Flynn's avatar

One of the greater joys is discovering a used book shop that has a variety of books that tickle your fancy. Excellent post as always. And kick that Covid right between the Glycoprotein Spikes!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Thank you so much! Doing my best to kick covid. Thank you so much for sharing and commenting 💚💙

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Lata Kokal's avatar

I find your sketches and stories quite adorable. Art that everyone can relate to. Thank you for exactly that Sue! And for the kind mention. 💓☕️ More chai, coffee and collaborations to come.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Thank you so much!! And you're welcome!! Yippee for more chai, coffee and collaborations in the future!!!

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