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Apr 21Liked by Michael Newberry

How lucky to have such amazing role models who believed so much in your talents; and you are amazingly talented…FiFi is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your life and what shaped you into who you became!

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Apr 21Liked by Michael Newberry

Thank you so much. Beautifully written and it almost made my cry to hear about these wonderful teachers you had. Cry, because I didn't have them and all my life I had this nagging feeling that I never really lived my full potential.

I also envy your courage to not allow anyone to have your wings clipped as a child and teenager.

I am thankful to you that you pointed out that certain pursuits are suitable for old age and until death, and others are not. While this is somehow obvious, it re-foccussed me and encouraged me to put even more attention and love ("Make art like you are making love" - how wise and beautiful) to the one big passion that still drives me: The practise of non-dual spirituality (Advaita Vedanta). And I will aplly the above love maxine to it. Now, thinking about it, I think that is one very important missing piece in my spirituality: Not enough love.

How wonderful that you, being blessed with great teachers, unknowingly and probably unintentionally, taught me something really important just know. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to more of your writings. I also really enjoyed looking at Fifi.

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Apr 21Liked by Michael Newberry

Oh! And I had to look up the art of Edgar Ewing before I could finish your post— it is amazing. Thank you, I enjoyed looking at his art.

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Michael, you had some fabulous guiding lights leading you to be an incredible artist. It seems their inspiration ignited your talent and passion for all that you live for and love.

Jonathan, my ex named himself after the character Jonathan Hemlock. He really got into that character. He was obsessed with him. Coincidence you mentioned the Eiger Sanction.

Continue to stay magical! 💫💞💫

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Apr 21Liked by Michael Newberry

You are welcome! ❤️

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Apr 21Liked by Michael Newberry

I can’t wait to read the whole story. The values informing your narrative from the start remind me how important your story is at this time. Congratulations on your masterpiece.

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Apr 21Liked by Michael Newberry

You write beautifully, couldn't put it down, was reading over the stove while trying to cook dinner.

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Apr 24Liked by Michael Newberry

"What do I want to be as an old man?" Great question.

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Apr 28Liked by Michael Newberry

Beautiful image.

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