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Learning to Paint.

Do one thing every day that scares you, said Eleanor Roosevelt. Often, however, we only have the time and inclination to get through the mundane tasks of the day; paying the bills, shopping for groceries, the interminable task of laundry (which is quite scary in its endlessness). Every day is a lot to ask, Eleanor,Continue reading “Learning to Paint.”

Posted bycapndarcySeptember 9, 2022Posted inhobbiesTags:art, hobbies, New activities, Scary, Watercolour
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