Robert Genn's Twice-Weekly Letters

Jamaican afternoon

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:32 PST

Jamaican afternoon
February 10th, 2012

...Like a scene out of a movie, the crowd now moved toward me, their shoulder-born reggae growing in volume as they approached.
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What turns you on?

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:33 PST

What turns you on?
February 7th, 2012

...Give yourself permission to fall in love and you'll partake in the miracle. Life may not be fully understood, but art is one way we can try.
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Contrarian critters

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:10:34 PST

Contrarian critters
February 3rd, 2012

...A creative thriver needs to be an independent self and a seeker of joy. If joy's not in you, you might need to delude yourself that it is.
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Wild places

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:02 PST

Wild places
January 31st, 2012

...Not only nature binds our world, but also those among us who inadvertently or on purpose are able to share their magic.
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Left, right, up, down

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:06:50 PST

Left, right, up, down
January 27th, 2012

...Neurologists tell us a glance to the left indicates right brain activity. A glance to the right indicates the left brain has kicked in.
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In a time like no other

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:18:30 PST

In a time like no other
January 24th, 2012

...Right now I'm thinking those angels in the canopy may be members of the brotherhood and sisterhood that have gone before.
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Noticing the good

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:50:37 PST

Noticing the good
January 20th, 2012

...Cruising your eyes over someone else's work in silence and with respect may be the next best thing to struggling on your own.
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"What can we do?"

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:48:16 PST

"What can we do?"
January 17th, 2012

...An art guild has a poorly attended show with few sales and wonders what can be done.
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Wandering art

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:40:11 PST

Wandering art
January 13th, 2012

...A painting disappears and is found again. It's the story of all our work.
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Consignment blues?

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:48:47 PST

Consignment blues?
January 10th, 2012

...Robert examines the consignment system and notes current changes in the habits of art collectors.
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My little black book

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:09:34 PST

My little black book
January 6th, 2012

...Robert takes a look at the current phenomenon of journaling and the possible daily benefits of short, positive entries.
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Love and anger

rgenn@saraphina.com (Robert Genn) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:35:44 PST

Love and anger
January 3rd, 2012

...Robert shows how both love and anger can be utilized for creativity and fulfillment.
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