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Written By Nigel

Sept. 26, 2022, 1:28 p.m.(6/15/1018 AR)

I have always wished to know how a mind is built, and what makes motivations --

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Written By Nigel

Sept. 25, 2022, 8:55 a.m.(6/12/1018 AR)

I do believe that after I have taken enough time painting to become passingly adequate, I will learn to ride.

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Written By Nigel

Sept. 10, 2022, 3:27 p.m.(5/11/1018 AR)

An opportune encounter with the Softest Whisper Aconite has inspired an idea for a series of paintings. I look forward to seeing how it progresses.


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Written By Nigel

Sept. 2, 2022, 9:59 a.m.(4/22/1018 AR)

I am thinking to join the Salon. Is it still in the mode to be a member? We shall see.


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Written By Nigel

Sept. 2, 2022, 9:50 a.m.(4/22/1018 AR)

I think that love is about choice. The choice of time, the choice of effort, the choice of working on love - getting out what you put into it.

So is the duty of family, now that I wrote that down --

Is everything a choice --

Likely so.

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Written By Nigel

Sept. 2, 2022, 9:47 a.m.(4/22/1018 AR)

It's been quiet. Spring's allowed to be, I think. It allows me a moment to slow down and enjoy the way that everything changes as the season progresses.

For now, I will put the thoughts of snow behind me,

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Written By Nigel

Aug. 27, 2022, 8:02 a.m.(4/10/1018 AR)

I have learned the secret of larger gatherings is to make certain that you attend with a peer, or, escort an unfamiliar. Next time, I will be better prepared.


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Written By Nigel

Aug. 25, 2022, 7:18 a.m.(4/6/1018 AR)

I attended the Valardin Highlord's anniversary. It was a splendid and well-attended affair.


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Written By Nigel

Aug. 24, 2022, 5:41 p.m.(4/5/1018 AR)

Thankfully I am a better solicitor than I am a artist, a poet, a florist or a tailor.


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Written By Nigel

Aug. 22, 2022, 1:54 p.m.(4/1/1018 AR)

I think we donate in order to strive to be connected to others and oft times the easy way to do so is with coin. I wonder about alternative methods.

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Written By Nigel

Aug. 21, 2022, 10:16 a.m.(3/26/1018 AR)

Attended a feast of the senses. It was truly fine and all the flavors were remarkably memorable. I think that, perhaps, next year - if I am so lucky to attend with someone I know -- it may do well to banish my nerves and the urge to tidy following the meal. I did feed a lovely lady who wound up being Lady Ann Crovane.

Imagine that?

I may have a new friend now.

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Written By Nigel

Aug. 20, 2022, 11:06 a.m.(3/24/1018 AR)

I'm not even half a poet. It was just what I saw at the time, with the snow falling all around - and it felt true.

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Written By Nigel

Aug. 19, 2022, 10:26 a.m.(3/22/1018 AR)

You'll see the sketches of the ferns, I hope, and you'll see that I am a far better botanical illustrator compared to that of - well - anything that will not sit still long enough for me to draw.

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Written By Nigel

Aug. 19, 2022, 10:24 a.m.(3/22/1018 AR)

we met.
Rose offers sage advice.
own your words,
control what you say
to whom
and how.

So --

I have.

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Written By Nigel

Aug. 19, 2022, 10:21 a.m.(3/22/1018 AR)

I have spent my winter days in the gardens at the Menagerie. I've taken my lunches there. I've taken folios of work, intending to sit and study, but - I find myself seeking to sketch out butterflies. Birds on the wing. Shadows of tree branches and their dappled green leaves leave shadows cast against the cool stone. If I lose myself in these small moments, it will lessen the pain I feel once I leave the carefully cared for the world for the one where there is so much more hurt --

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Written By Nigel

July 23, 2022, 6:39 a.m.(1/22/1018 AR)

It's most definitely an art.

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Written By Nigel

July 18, 2022, 12:47 p.m.(1/12/1018 AR)

These last few sketches are starting to look a little more like butterflies. Soon, I may offer the Whites an example of my practiced artistic skill.

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Written By Nigel

July 18, 2022, 12:45 p.m.(1/12/1018 AR)

skating on on the ice along with a host of princess
keely will be snow wonderful, at the
aviary amid the birds.
the secret of poem is
everything the pun is not.


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Written By Nigel

July 12, 2022, 1:54 a.m.(12/27/1017 AR)

The sketch was of a butterfly, I swear. It simply wasn't good enough to be remembered forever.


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Written By Nigel

July 11, 2022, 3:46 p.m.(12/26/1017 AR)

bell singer, bell ringer
ribbons of colors bright --

wind dancer
water dancer

No.

No. Still can't think of a rhyme that doesn't sound like broken glass to me.

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