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Megan Hogg's avatar

Such wise words about keeping some art to yourself. I find that’s when my words flow best as well!

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Erin Strybis's avatar

Thank you, friend! Here's to letting the words flow 💗

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

I love the analogy of peonies. And peonies are my all time favorite flower, there’s a huge row of them at my parents’ house and it always signifies the start of summer.

“Art shaped in private, art created simply as a form of self-expression, is every bit as valuable as art presented to an audience.” YES YES YES glad you’re taking care of yourself ❤️

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Erin Strybis's avatar

Oh how lovely, Alyssa! Their scent is divine, too. Thanks for your kind words 💗

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Christine Vaughan Davies's avatar

I love peonies but they are so delicate. Mine always droop despite all the ways I have attempted to give them support, but they are still beautiful. I appreciate your metaphor here for creating, and one never knows what is going on below the surface of the ground, especially in spring time.

Also, as a triathlete, I am eager to hear about your dri trip!

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Erin Strybis's avatar

Yes, Christine, there's so much underground work that goes unseen... I'm glad this metaphor resonated with you. As for the Dri Tri, it was fantastic! Run through Orange Theory, it has three components: rowing, body weight exercises and a run/bike/strider portion. I'm a former triathlete and I had so much fun doing it! Thanks for reading and commenting 😊

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