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What a great piece. And I did not feel like you were hiding behind Forster. I appreciated what you shared about being seen as a writer. Congrats on posting for a year!

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Thank you, Kate!

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Congratulations on your first year, Victoria! I enjoyed this piece, as I enjoy all your writing. I also learnt from it. Good luck for the year ahead!

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Thank you!

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I remember feeling that I was bad at looking when I first started watching dance. My brain was looking for words and ideas, and the words were nowhere to be found and even though the ideas were there, I didn’t recognize them in that form. I remember you said then, “just look for shapes.” Such great (and timeless) advice.

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Thanks! I mean, you’re welcome! Also, I really enjoy watching dance with you. 😁

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I’m in my own way a lot… In the form of self doubt.

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We all get that — but sometimes someone else can remind you of the value of your work. I volunteer!

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Beautiful, Victoria, and exactly what I needed to read today. I have been busying myself with writing lectures recently, which means I have not been spending enough time with generative writing for myself. This morning i finally poured out a lot of needed stuff in my journal. “This is all TELLING about me, and no SHOWING,” I thought. “Why would anyone want to read any of this???” Thanks for reminding me to look for a balance. And congratulations on your year here. I have enjoyed your presence and learning about Daddy-O. ❤️❤️❤️

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Thanks so much for the encouragement, Etta! I’m glad this was well timed. I certainly get a lot of welcome respite from your Pisa posts. 😁

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Thank you.

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