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Nicola Warner's avatar

Wow Deborah, was a lovely post, I am going to save this to read later, something I rarely do with newsletters. It's beautiful. Nicola x

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Thank you very much, Nicola, that is so cheering to hear x

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Melissa Harrison's avatar

Lovely. And great linnet photo!

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Deborah Vass's avatar

A very lucky one! It is the first time I have heard one sing.

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Kate's avatar

Such a beautiful essay! And I do believe your haphazard packing was a blessing… allowing for the unexpected and resulting in an enriching holiday in ways you hadn’t foreseen. xx

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Deborah Vass's avatar

I think it might have been a blessing in disguise, as it was lovely to switch off for a while. It went very quickly but was much appreciated. Thank you xx

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Gillian McMurray's avatar

I thoroughly enjoyed your article this morning, Deborah. I'd been feeling a bit grumpy but it reminded me to take some time out and enjoy the sights around me. I will also be checking out Maggie Brown's work. It's gorgeous. Thank you.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Thank you, Gillian, for taking the time to read it. It is so easy to forget to see what is about you and it has made me think afresh about the landscape here, although coming back from somewhere so beautiful is always a bit of a bump. Her work is well worth investigating!

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Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜's avatar

So interesting to view the development of a work of art, to get a glimpse of the creative process. For that reason I love to read the unedited version of writers' notebooks and journals. They reveal the authentic voice, which is often similar to ours.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

That is exactly the reason I love them too.

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Maria (Linnesby essays)'s avatar

Just beautiful.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Thank you very much, Maria.

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Carolyn J Roberts's avatar

I love the Pembrokeshire coast...and all it's nuances ! Isn't that gallery space fab, and what a great idea to exhibit the mood board, the hawthorn (I too love their sculpted hunched forms!) Great inspirations - thx!

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Thank you, Carolyn. It is a bit of a jolt being back! I loved it there and wish I could have added more images, but I had reached my limit. It is a marvellous exhibition and such a treat to see.

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Nicolas Bartrum's avatar

Wonderful, makes me want to take the long drive to west Wales & see the landscape (& Maggie Brown's artwork) for myself!

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Thank you very much. It is such along way from her, but so worth the journey!

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Carol Rowe's avatar

The Children of the Stones had such an impact on me as a child. I've bookmarked the podcasts to listen to later, thanks for that.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

I have just watched the original version and it has aged surprisingly well. I loved the podcast as it is such an interesting update on it. Enjoy!

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Gill Bourbage's avatar

I really enjoyed your post. I liked your photos of Maggie Browns work, it was interesting to see her mood board.I shall check out her work.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

THank you very uch, Gill, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

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Deborah Roalsen's avatar

This is such a lovely read! I felt like I had a little holiday just reading it!

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David Donoghue's avatar

Another wonderful newsletter. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together and share it. Loving these artists.

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India Flint's avatar

Absolutely lovely, so many interesting threads to follow!

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Thank you - happy exploring!

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Carri's avatar

I loved this post, and feel nourished by your thoughts. Thank you.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

What a lovely thing to say, thank you very much.

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Tamsin Titcomb's avatar

So much to treasure and explore later always comes from you posts. I look forward to them and will follow every link over the next few days. Thank you

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Thank you so much, Tamsin. I do hope you enjoy them. Let me know, if you have a chance!

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Tamsin Titcomb's avatar

I enjoyed Clare Baldings walk and talk with Jackie Morris and Tamsin Abbott who I follow on instagram. I’d meant to listen but had forgotten so thank you for the reminder. I love Alan Garners writing and remember being gripped by the television series when I was young and spending ages carefully drawing the owl/ flowers design.

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Jenn's avatar

So lovely. Thank you for taking us along on this wonderful trip. Sometimes it’s hard to know when you need a break. But I think you chose your break wisely!

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Deborah Vass's avatar

It was much needed. I am so glad I needed to have a complete break in such a beautiful place.

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Jenn's avatar

That is good timing! So wonderful to just soak it in.

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