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Aug 12Liked by Rachel Kramer Bussel, Michael A. Gonzales, Open Secrets

So what a sweet memory. I wish you’d saved the piece so it could have accompanied the story.

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You and me both. LOL...

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Aug 17Liked by Michael A. Gonzales, Open Secrets

I can absolutely relate to your reaction to Kandinsky's art. I had the same feeling the first time I saw one of his works (in a book); he's still one of my favorite artists. Great essay! I enjoyed reading it - beyond the Kandinsky moment.

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Thank you very much.

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Aug 13·edited Aug 13Liked by Michael A. Gonzales, Open Secrets

Rachel/Michael- I really do believe that to become an artist is one of the highest forms of meaning. I appreciate the reminder through this piece. Hope you're well this week. Cheers, -Thalia.

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Aug 12Liked by Michael A. Gonzales, Open Secrets

I was sent this link earlier....not sure it was a good thing. I was listening to Philip Harper, then came the article and I moved closer to Dave Brubek and my weekly existential crisis. The music. The art. Trips to different museums...as I'm fond of saying: We were soldiers once, and young.

Thank you for the link and your memories.

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