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Michael Cassidy's avatar

The most wonderful reflection on the holiday season I have ever read. Thanks, Danny. Cheers.

Helen Johnstone's avatar

Just found you having found sketchbook skool following a need to focus on drawing and creative instead of “doom scrolling”. Retired back end of February, early due to burnout. It’s really changed my perspective and being distanced from the relentless pressure of hosting amazing christmases I associate with some former work colleagues has been a boon, feel calmer, less overwhelmed and had time to make all my close family something special to them - more appreciated than something random off the shelf. Hope you have a great Christmas and twixtmas as they call it here in the uk

Cathy Frick's avatar

I needed to hear this. Thank you. I’m trying to daily create in different ways. Sometimes I succeed. I am going to pat myself on the back and enjoy whatever happens.

susan's avatar

Thank you for sharing. Can't really imaging doing the Yin thing, but I have gotten old enough to savor the specialness of the season and ignore the craziness (while deploring its permeation of much of the world). You are sharing good thoughts and ideas.

It would be fun to have more of the neighborhood pub culture where we could relax with friends and then relax at home as well.

M. Jean Blythe's avatar

Merry Christmas! May your paint lids never stick and your pencil never break while using it! Here’s to a parasympathetic holiday!

Lori Fontaine's avatar

Hi Danny. Merry Christmas to you, JJ, Twiglet & Clover. Every Blessing for your family, today and always. You folks are a Blessing to me. Hugs from the (foggy!) B.C. Rockies.

beth's avatar

Merry Christmas to your whole family! 🎄❄️🎅🤶🐕🐶

Maggieinsc's avatar

Merry Christmas and Happy Sketching. May your paint brushes always be wet! 🎄🤶🏻🎄

Helen's avatar

Merry Christmas to you and your family Danny and here’s to a very peaceful and calm New Year.

Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart's avatar

Merry Christmas Danny…my friend loved 😍 your new book 📖 ❤️ 💕 💖 ♥️ 💗 📖

Virginia Hanley's avatar

Yes, yes, yes, and thank-you for your generous spirit, that continues to inspire me.

Terri S Creative's avatar

Merry Christmas, Danny. Thanks for the reminder to slow down, relax, and to find joy in the little things. 🎄

E Daggar Art's avatar

Merry and Peaceful heist as to you, Danny ✨🎄

MARJORIE SCHALLES's avatar

And a glorious and serene Christmas to you, too! This week concludes the third year of learning to care for my husband, who has dementia. We are moving (again) to a new place where I believe I will have more time for myself and more room to make art. I recently gave a dear friend the gift that you gave me so long ago: to just draw something every morning ☕. May your new year bathe you in a parasympathetic glow 🙏

Your pal, Marjorie

Debbie Payne's avatar

Merry Christmas to you! And thank you for this wonderful timely reminder. It was just what I needed to remember on this very special day!