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A note from LoveLetterist:

It came to my attention yesterday (thanks Gary) that muses might be considered "girly/feminine/for women".

Uh-uhhh.

no. No. NO!

Muses are the voices in our heads who guide the thinking, being, and doing of our days.

If we want to be more -- to do more,

we need to befriend them,

to cut down their donut consumption,

to hold them to a higher expectation.

We are here to live.

Start teaching them to choose courage over comfort.

Yesterday's invitation received three responses -- thank you Gary, Julie and Sharon.

I invite you to be the 4th Muse.

What is your muse's name?

(It can be anything. Anything! Bob, Susie, Joe, Connecticator, Exploratora, Little Boy/Girl Me...)

Are you creative?

(No is not an acceptable answer.)

Do you have the courage to share your muse's name in comments?

Let's do this!

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Oh Yes, Aunt Phoebe we have finally established a 'truce.'

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Oh my!

I made a mistake and failed to recognize your response from yesterday Julie/Euterpe.

My apologies. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I am so glad you and Aunt Phoebe have sorted out your relationship. :)

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No worries at Gail. :) Thank you for this post today and bringing it to the light.

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Thank you for being you… and understanding. 😊

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Of course. Hugs to you!

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Is "Colin" invited to play?

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Will Colin flourish in a culture of personal responsibility, respect, and curiosity? Will he choose to learn?

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What a saga! I forgot to mention yesterday that in my reading of Ancient Greek mythology yesterday, “Calliope” was often regarded as the very best. A good singing voice, always carrying a slate for promptly recording important thoughts and moments, and a respected writer.

Two Calliopes is a crowd. The total business of Muse history merits at least a term paper. Allowing decisions based on information? Not all that “artly” I suppose. 😔

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Trying not to overthink it. 🤭

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Well, that is my specialty! 😁

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