A March 2024 sketch done with a ridiculously large Ticonderoga preschooler pencil
“Little Karole” would blossom into a six-foot-tall, gorgeous woman who’d live an amazing life as a stained glass artist. And much later, she’d become my beautiful mother-in-law.
perhaps it is my 60 years of age inspiring the words below, it could be that the majority of my new friends, most in their 70’s and 80’s, continue to open my eyes in every direction but down
“to live”
I don’t believe the phrase “to live” means escaping our burdens
I don’t believe “to live” means transforming ourselves or collecting accolades
I don’t believe “to live” includes acquiring wealth or building empires
I don’t believe “to live” means ignoring the past or focusing on the remaining years as we age
I never believe “to live” is expressed through curated media or grinning images
I do believe “to live” creates dubious comparisons of one against the other
I do believe the phrase “what it means to live” suffocates dreams before they begin
I do believe “to live” finding strength in our efforts amid others indifference
“to live” brave in our ‘individualness’ while accepting others in theirs
“to live” caring for ourselves so we can care for others
“to live” stepping forward when we’ve lost someone behind us
And I always believe “to live for today” when it is tomorrow
am:)
anntogether 
AnnMarie I have good news im 800pgs through my 3rd and final 1000pg book ‘Averi’ averi id a bit young for the spotlight at 9 but in the book shes in her teenage years to 20s to 30s but her mom gave me her blessing and the father loves it i also started on a godzilla fan club series where averi plays the group leader at 9 a genuis tough as nails non girlie girl blunt can be nasty but also nice and sweet her father runs it with her as security for fighting the group has not just young kids but ages 5 to 51 a very diverse averi likes marvin because he is real smart like her hes 51 though but everyone hangs out at waffle hut afterwards and saturday is godzilla viewing parties. im having fun writing the godzilla group is light and wholesome just wanted to have something good to say then updating you on another trip to the mental hospital and my diabetes is doing very well now it hasn’t shown up in the a1c but my nurse said lets go by the proof in my meter great numbers woo hoo
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you are cranking with your writing – you go!
so funny you like godzilla – I’m a great fan of the lizard too – in fact, beside me each morning is my little godzilla model who holds my computer wires:)
i’m so happy to read you’re doing so well
you are a fighter – you never give up
i’m so sorry for the delayed response
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