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As usual-I loved your post Patti. I had saved it until I had a little space to really treasure it. Thank you for the Annie Ernaux quote which so resonated with me. Thank you too for the card - temperance is a good mental tag note for me at times when I feel over-stretched with work & family. Carving out the balance for peace, for my own creative practice & yoga is sometimes a major challenge. Hope Venice was/is a joy x

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Thank you for this.

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Ms Smith, I saw you in 1978 in Maryland and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

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Good health and happiness to you, Patti. Thank you for the message and great recommendations!

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According to astrology, we are entering the age of Aquarius, where positive, hopeful energy will replace the darkness we've been in for the past 8 years. For example, the surge of love for a boy like Gus and his Dad, Tim Walz. I am hopeful for our future.

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That ice cream cone sounds absolutely scrumptious!

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You mentioned Picasso. The first book of yours that I found and bought was a copy of "Babel" and on the inside I wrote "July 26, 1980 Late at night, in the Village after Picasso". I had spent the day at the Picasso Retrospective at MOMA and afterwards I was book shopping and found that book.

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So good to see you Patti even although I am a little late opening this post ! By now you will be on your travels ! Be safe and have a wonderful time. May Temperance follow you !

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Thanks for these updates, and have a wonderful time in Venice. If on the way to visit Ezra Pound you so happen to pass Stravinsky, please give him my regards.

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Thank you Patti, have a great trip & have fun!

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Hey Patti, totally agree with you about Temperance. I'm always comforted when I see the Angel of Mercy in a spread. It gives me hope that good sense will prevail and bring forth free-flowing compassion and forgiveness...from one cup to another, to another...I think of it as the justice system of the heart, fairly distributed between us all. The world won't heal until humans get it together in this way. Maybe the angel is sitting on your shoulder. She's lovely to have around. Like you. We just love ya Patti! ❤️

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Patti, I read Antwerp a few months ago. What a flash

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Patti, if you have reason to believe that your headaches have any connection with COVID-related issues, you might look into some acupuncture therapy to clear related channels. I have found it to be helpful for various things.

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Safe travels!

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Ahhh, temperance, yes, thank you for that apropos reminder....much harder to do/be than one might think. Have a safe and enchanting Venice journey, Patti. Looking forward to any pics you might have time to share....

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Patti, you bring a smile to my heart!

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