Tag: what it means to be an artist
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yard sail
I don’t know about you, but I’m on information overload. I thought a short story might be best for this month. The first to arrive was Mrs. Clenner, from across the street. “I’ll give you eight dollars for this sweater,” said Mrs. Clenner, with the horsy teeth and yappy dog, according to Helen’s mom. “Ten…
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“American Idol,” a Mirror for Writers
As I’ve watched “American Idol,” I’ve felt a pang of recognition in the artists’ commitment to creating something that’s authentic to their style yet having to adapt to industry standards of success. These vocalists and musicians are quite raw in the beginning of the season, but with coaching, coiffing, and cajoling rise as stars. I’m…
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