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Monty's avatar

I'm reminded of a quote from Michelangelo: " Trifles make perfection but perfection is no trifle."

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I often think of imperfect things as just right for me... perfection makes me uneasy... like I'll never measure up or be worthy. And while just typing that I recalled this: https://www.amusingplanet.com/2017/08/the-art-of-deliberate-imperfection.html

What do you think about perfection Monty?

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Monty's avatar

That's an interesting article. I would have added that Christians don't believe they are perfect either.

I've never thought of myself as being perfect. Sometimes I do things and leave them a little bit imperfect on purpose.

So will you paint the chair legs black? I enjoyed seeing the pictures of your studio.

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Yes... I will paint them black otherwise it will needle me. :)

What I really took away from Saint Exupery’s quote is the idea of subtraction rather than addition. What is the simplest, engaging way to share... and still transmit what matters.

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Monty's avatar

: )

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Beautiful office, Gail. Maybe mine will look that nice... several trash bins and 21 years of removed junk later...

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3musesmerge's avatar

You’re a collector! Nothing wrong there, so long as it works for you?

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