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Cali Bird's avatar

Merry Christmas. Love the concept of M & T

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Alison Acheson's avatar

And Merry Christmas to you, Cali! That is how it feels: mulling & tinkering! And all over again...

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Deborah Vail's avatar

I work for my song.

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Alison Acheson's avatar

But the song does come... good.

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Darlene Foster's avatar

Some days it's work, some days it's singing. It's a balance. If it is always work, then it's time to find something else to do. Happy Holidays!

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Alison Acheson's avatar

Happy Holidays to you, Darlene--thank you! You appear to know what that balance is off, and you go play.

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Frank Dent's avatar

Is that a spittoon beneath the radio in the 1942 photo?

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Alison Acheson's avatar

I was trying to see what that was... but no, if I enlarge the photo, it appears to be a padded footstool. (?) A spittoon would be far more fun, though. Then the piano would have to be an old-school player...

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Amy Whitmore's avatar

Merry Christmas, Unschooled Writers! Wherever you are, whatever you do, may your holidays be good.

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Alison Acheson's avatar

Thank you, Amy! Wishing you a wonder-filled Christmas, too. Thank you for your sense of community with the Unschool--I do appreciate!

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Freya J Morris's avatar

Great tips thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

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Alison Acheson's avatar

Thank you, Freya! I take it you mean the helpful bit from Karen!

Thank you for being here :)

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Karen Davis's avatar

So glad this was helpful. Have a lovely holiday and good rest.

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Alison Acheson's avatar

Thank you again! Anything for a bit of quiet. It eases the writing, surely... among other things. Yes, to a good rest and holiday.

I appreciate what you bring to Substack, Karen!

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Tania Rodriguez's avatar

I really liked the “mulling & tinkering” concept, it’s just truth. It feels this way.

Grateful to have found you. Your posts are an inspiration and drive for me to keep pursuing writing. Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break.

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Alison Acheson's avatar

Aw! Thank you, Tania. Glad you've found the Unschool.

Yes, mulling and tinkering is that headspace for (especially re-)writing. Can't be in a rush.

Merry Christmas to you!

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Elizabeth Barnesco's avatar

Merry Christmas, Alison and everyone!

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Alison Acheson's avatar

Merry Christmas, Elizabeth, to you and yours--enjoy!

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