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A little bit of encouragement

A while back, I made a little painting for a friend that says “You’re doing a great job.”  I kind of wanted one for myself, so last night I made this painting (it’s small, only 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″). I feel … Continue reading

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I’m glad you exist.

A little sign I painted for a friend: If we’re real-world friends or online friends, or if you’re a random stranger who clicked on a random link and ended up on my blog, I’m glad you exist, too.

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Work hard. Be nice.

A few years ago, I read this book — The Talent Code — about how our brains work and what it takes for us to get really-eally good at certain things. One of the chapters talked about a charter school … Continue reading

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You’re doing a great job.

Sometimes, when I’m really stressed out, or way too busy, a little voice in my head starts saying “You’re doing a great job, Lisa. You’re doing the best you can.” Maybe that sounds crazy, but whatevs. Stop judgin’! This weekend, … Continue reading

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A hand-painted cardboard sign I’m holding up for you

Sometimes things (paperback books, mostly) come in the mail with extra pieces of cardboard, and sometimes that cardboard looks up and me and says “Paint something on me, Lisa,” and sometimes I do.  

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