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Gary Spangler's avatar

Greeted by a burst of colors, but the message outshines each one. I like your use of a heart, suggesting to me that our hearts are central to our aspirations for a connected community. A final thought is that the positive message, comprised of words you highlighted, reflects what you read. Not at all unlike “You are what you eat.” Thanks for this inspiring idea!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Gary! I forgot how much I LOVE to color. :) Have a fantastic day.

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Jack McNulty's avatar

This is a lovely creative endeavor...and a way to spend more time creating rather than consuming...

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Jack. It was so much fun to create. I've been wanting to try it and so happy I did. :) It just took me awhile to find a book I was content with giving a make over. HA!

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Oh I love this Julie! It speaks so much to you and your way of being. Lovely. I will have to learn how to do this...

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

https://arapahoelibraries.org/blogs/post/how-to-blackout-poetry/

Here's a link to check it out! I hope you give it a go. :) Thank you for being here Linda and how was the Santa Run?!

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3musesmerge's avatar

V. Cool!

New ideas come

Inspired by gifts from friends

What to make today?

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Gail! I love your Haiku. :) Thank you for sharing with us and can't wait to see what you make today.

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3musesmerge's avatar

I feel inspired to draw on a page in POISE!

What? Not sure yet.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

It's a bit risky...take a chance? Let me know! :)

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3musesmerge's avatar

Well… what’s appearing is a fairy with a flashlight?! :)

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

YES! I love this idea. :) Spreading light.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh, this is such beautiful, beautiful word art, Julie. AWESOME work!

🙌

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Rebecca, It was so fun! :)

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

What a great idea! Not sure I’ll manage to try it this week as we’re traveling, but I’m adding it to my list of creative gems to try once I return from holiday orbit. 🪐

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Oh wonderful to hear Ruth! I would love to see what you create when you give it a go. Safe travels to you.

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Thanks, Julie! Hoping you’re all better now!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

We are on the mend. Thank you Ruth!

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Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham's avatar

Super cool concept. Love it.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I thought so too. What a great idea. Thank you Tracy for being here.

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Faith Hubbard's avatar

You know how much I enjoy reading your words! They are very helpful to me. Thank you for your inspirational words. Love you!!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I'm so happy to know this Faith. Love you! xox

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Nancy Dafoe's avatar

lovely

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Nancy! Look forward to seeing you n Friday. :)

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Clark Rose's avatar

Yes, Julie…a radiant heart connects us all. Beautiful and true and one day humans will realize this truth…thank you❗️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Clark and thank you for reading and commenting. Wishing you peace and joy today and always.

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Clark Rose's avatar

Einstein understood

Separation is not real

Oneness is the truth…

Einstein believed “a human being is part of the whole…He experiences himself , his thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of consciousness.”

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Powerful reminder here. Thank you Clark.

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