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The Joy of Turning 60
Martha Lay Martha Lay

The Joy of Turning 60

I’m turning 60 and started art late in life. Painting is the one steady act and upward growth of my life, my years, my months, my weeks, my days. Art is the thread that carries me through the waves. Some days it brings me peace. Some days it frustrates me. Some days it’s blah, and others, full of joy or pride. 

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Vacations Recharge Us
Martha Lay Martha Lay

Vacations Recharge Us

What struck me most about Morocco was the attention to detail that engaged all the senses. Tea and meals were choreographed displays. Riads had the scent of orange blossoms, lemon, or roses. Music trickled as a backdrop

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Is it ok to be multi -disciplined?                      Sure, but you may fail at some of it.
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Is it ok to be multi -disciplined? Sure, but you may fail at some of it.

Trying and Failing doesnt make you a failure.

-I’m no singer. It’s a fact.Why talk about failures and missteps?

So often when we are young we get stuck on some criticisms someone said that made us think we were the failures.Trying hobbies, sports, and even jobs before settling on the one that really grabs us and demands our full attention is not wasted time and energy. Kind of like dating before your marry. You might date a little but at some point for some reason you decide to commit to that special someone.

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