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Lisa Vihos's avatar

That terribly disturbing man! The same one we overheard months ago at the coffee shop! Still there brainwashing his children. OMG. As for A/I. Sure, it saves time. It also allows one to bypass thinking. That is my problem with it. That said, I have used it on occasion to help change the "mood" of a statement I am writing for my grantwriting job, kind of like a very high-level thesaurus. But beyond that. Nope. Last thing I must add: I love that I do not have a dishwasher! Washing dishes is my time to think. I do like thinking. Oops! One more thing: A.S. Byatt and Possession. It has been a very long time since I read it. I have been thinking about it recently, the aspect of related things happening in different times. This is fascinating to me. I think it will help me with the next story I am trying to write that is completely stalled. Thank you, dear Sarah, for the reminder of this jump start. And you know what? It's okay to go slow. Let's promise each other we will never stop thinking... xoxome

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Claudia McGehee's avatar

This was EXACTLY what I needed to read today, Sarah. My reliable energetic mornings have dwindled lately and I've pondered on the "problem". Your words- authentic, human- helped me to remember that obstructions are part of the path. I am hard copying this, too! I will keep my eyes open for my yellow alley :) And I love anything by AS Byatt!

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Sarah Sadie's avatar

Thank you Claudia I'm glad if something here landed with you. Here's to switching it up, slowing it down, and opening ourselves to discovery. <3

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Beautiful words.

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Sarah Sadie's avatar

Thank you!

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Jacqueline Martin's avatar

This is wise and beautiful, Sarah. I’m going to print it so I can have it on paper before me. Thanks!

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Sarah Sadie's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad it resonated for you. <3

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Claudia McGehee's avatar

Me too!

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