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Laura B.'s avatar

Linda, you are an inspiration! These words are very timely and speak to something going on in our family right now. Thank you. I’m going to plant some seeds.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

May those seeds germinate and the plants flourish, Laura!

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Searching for the Words's avatar

I LOVE those little birds!!

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thanks, Patricia. They’re surprisingly easy to paint but give back oodles in joy!

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Readerwoman's avatar

Your birds are wonderful! Delightful. Delovely!! 8 months ago I started, with a friend,a new business. A tiny little booth in a co- op. We do it for fun, to give ourselves some mad money, to meet new people, and, as widows, to give ourselves new perspectives and to open our hearts a bit. Thank you for your great words of encouragement!

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Cheering at the thought of you and your friend on this new venture!

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Cindy S's avatar

What fun! Love your birds, simplicity, and joy with play. You create your own way! Your words are inspirational 🙏🏻🥳

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thanks, Cindy!

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Christianne Squires's avatar

These birds are ADORABLE! I love seeing these creations from you.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thank you, Christianne!

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Anne Brock's avatar

Your birds are precious!! As one in middle age, I am inspired by your ongoing desire to learn and try new things. I want to live that way too.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thank you, Anne. ❤️

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Marian Beaman's avatar

Your water colours are whimsical; I like them!

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Having fun with it, Marian!

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Write Myself Again's avatar

I love this so much, Linda! Your posts are like little lights in the midst of chaos for me. Thank you!

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Oh my, thank you so kindly!

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Debby Hudson's avatar

I also like to learn new things, to keep busy. Though my self-doubt often wages quite the war. Thanks for your words of encouragement. I love your little birds! Watercolor is something I've set my hand at more this year.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

I hear you about that self-doubt, Debby. It's real. And it's a liar. 😉

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Debby Hudson's avatar

Indeed it is.

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Kathy's avatar

I LOVE your little birds!

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thanks!

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Barbara Fuller's avatar

Wise words as ever.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Good to see you here, my friend. ❤️

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Linda Stoll's avatar

Linda, I needed to read this for more than one reason. Thank you for speaking into my life. Again!

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Linda Hoye's avatar

It’s a beautiful serendipity that enables so many of us to write a word in season that resonates with someone else, isn’t it?

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Linda Stoll's avatar

How blessed we are …

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Jo's avatar

I love your cheery little birds. They brought me a much needed smile.

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Lynn J Simpson's avatar

I see a joyful scene when I look at bird paintings, Linda. They just make one smile. I'm learning to quiet my analytical side, and just do things for the joy of it. It's taking intentional practice to let go of my conditioned productivity mindset. I do have watercolour paints, too, and I can get lost in art journalling from time to time. Thanks for inspiring us to let go of overthinking, and just plant those seeds for the joy of it!

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