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Paintist’s Inspiration: Beloved Dog by Maira Kalman.

Thalia sang, “Paintist is a copycat!” and tossed a piece of popcorn at Henrietta who missed the puffed kernel, and smooched the air.

Cal lofted a piece that hit the fourleg’s forehead. “Copying is how we like to learn… Especially you!” And even though Cal knows that when she points at someone, her thumb reaches toward her chin and three fingers point back at her own heart, her index finger made a line for the Muse of Wit. “You are the first to walk away when somebody wants to tell us how to do something.”

“Who? Me?” Fake innocence, like everything else, looks good on Thalia.

Urania launched a salted and buttered missile at Henny who caught the third attempt and chewed with appreciation. “Lessons are lobbed, pitched, and thrust at us from all angles… Often it’s the lessons we choose for ourselves… in our case — writing, drawing, and painting — activities we do because they bring us joy — that are leading us to hidden treasures at our center.”

Nia went quiet.
Cal and Tal paused in thoughtful silence.
Henny woofed.
She wanted more popcorn.


A word from Typist:

Did I tell you I only received one chemo drug yesterday, instead of three like the week before? This is fantastic because any side effects should be less in intensity. My energy is high… I haven’t even taken one nap! Next week will be the same — one drug. Then on week 4 I receive the trifecta again.

I have received so many thoughtful wishes, messages, cards, smiles, and meaningful gifts… like the book pictured above. I feel loved and held by many.

Thank you.

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Gary Spangler
Mar 11, 2022Liked by 3musesmerge

Hurray! Can I dance a jig with Thalia?Thalia?? Even if my attempt to twirl resulted in a face plant, I believe there would be a moment of mirth, followed by a helping hand or two.

Keep the good news and inspiring messages coming. And have a blast at the Riverside Theater tomorrow night!

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Karen DeBonis
Mar 11, 2022Liked by 3musesmerge

No nap?? What's the point of being sick if you can't nap frequently??? I guess you're just a higher energy person than me, Gail. It will serve you well. Continue on this positive path!

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