- I gave myself permission to post only when I wanted to.
- I spent time with my partner, loving our love for each
other. - I studied the Constitution and early 20th Century History.
- I gave myself a break from the emotionally laden material I
wrote in the 1980’s and 90’s. - I accepted that my writing is only for me and that when I die my
work will die with me. Greatness is not required; an idea beautifully
affirmed on Sue Vincent’s fine blog. - I accepted the challenge of being present for my niece to the best of
my ability. I now understand in some small way, the worries of
parenting adult children. - I bought a powerful new laptop and so far, I’ve learned four new image-processing programs.
- I redesigned Art by Rob Goldstein.
- I re-thought and rewrote the ‘about me’ section of Art by Rob Goldstein
- I learned the terrible and exceedingly dull mysteries of SEO.
- I restructured and simplified the Menu options at the top of the page.
- I wrote a posting schedule:I will post on Monday’s, Wednesdays, and Saturdays and will use
the rest of he week to make content and catch up with the blogs
I follow.The schedule remains subject to whim. - I realized how lucky I am to be alive and creative.
- My partner and I celebrated our Silver Anniversary last week.
25 Years together, October 2017 25 years and I couldn’t love him more.
Rob Goldstein 2017
I totally love this, Robert. All the different ways you are honoring your time, your art, your journey, your healing, and your heart. I am so happy for you. Now you just need to stretch that summer vacation mindfulness to the rest of the year. ❤
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I’ve got a title in mind for a collection of poems, now the writing is moves in a new direction, especially as I begin to understand what its about. Supportive comments from people whose work I respect mean everything to me. Thank you so much.
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I’m so excited for you, truly. ❤
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It’s a gift from the people on WordPress. AIDS took all of the writers in my circle. A writer writes in isolation but needs a community to find a sense of direction.
WordPress gave me that.
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Wow! you achieved a lot.
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Yes. Buying the laptop gave me a broader pallet for working with my images. I still have some work to do on the blog, Thanks for the visit and the comment.
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Awesome and beautiful post, Rob. Congratulations to both of you. I am going to borrow a leaf or two from you and just live easy. No 1. holds my attention.
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We enjoy our lives together. I’m glad we live in a more accepting time. Thanks! I owe you a visit. :}
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TREMENDOUS! A lot of people failed at what you accomplished, simply because they were busy finding problems while you were busy finding solutions. Well done. I took a lesson. Thanks!
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Thank you for the visit and the comment! I appreciate the encouragement!
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Many congratulations on 25-years together, Rob. We’re one year behind you both. So pleased to read what you accomplished this Summer. Keep on going.
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Thanks Hugh! I’ve learned alot from you and keep learning.
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Robert So happy for the celebration and a great summer.
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Thanks! It’s always important to remember that self care comes first.
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You look so happy in the photo with your husband. Your both very blessed to weather many storms. He’s a strong man and loves you deeply. Hugs
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He’s all of those things, I’m blessed to love my best friend. 🙂
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xx
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Beautiful post…beautiful picture…beautiful men. 🙂
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Thank you Laurel. I think Jaime and I bring out the best in each other.
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That’s wonderful. You know I adore you…right?
😊
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Yes, Thank you Laurel! I genuinely appreciate your kindness. So how about those indictments!
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Mine or yours? LOL
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The first winners of the Global Putin’s Puppet Awards
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Oh! I thought you were being funny!
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I was, but only in the unfunniest possible way. 🙂
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Congratulations! All that sounds like time well spent ❤
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I agree. I still haven’t finished bringing the entire blog up to SEO standards but I’m glad I took the time. I realize I’m not blogging for the same reasons as when I began and the years of therapy between 2013 and now have worked. I’m healthier in ways I can’t yet articulate. Everything about my life feels better somehow.
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Congrats, Robert, on your great milestone!
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Thank you, John! I appreciate that!
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Anne and I celebrated 44 years last June. I appreciate a significant milestone like a 25th Anniversary!!
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Congratulations! We have no real concept of how deep love can go when we’re young. We think love is like a heatwave or an itching in our hearts, or a constant craving and the obsessive hormone driven passion of youth is very much like that.
But love is also the simple pleasure of learning how to be alone together.
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This is a very beautiful description of a loving relationship that goes the distance!
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Thanks John.
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What a wonderful way you spent your summer and my heartfelt congratulations to both of you!!
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Thank you, Erika!
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Ah It’s the thought that counts, sometimes those whims win….
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It’s all about creating imaginary space.
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Ah got it. Time & Space.
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Right. Sometimes I feel pressured by a limited sense of time for getting my work done. It’s because I lose at least three hours a day. One strategy for coping with the stress is posting less. It creates a larger pool of available time. I think that makes sense.
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Congratulations!!!!
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Thank you, Victo!
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Congratulations to you guys!! That’s no small accomplishment. Here’s to 25 more! 🍻😊
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Thank you my friend. These have been good years. A few more good years is a nice thought! 🙂
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You’re welcome. My wife and I are at 24 years together ourselves. You’re right, a few more years would be wonderful. 😊
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How wonderful for the two of you. The relationship is deepened by the work we’ve put into it. We’re blessed. 🙂
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Blessed, indeed. 😊😊
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Congratulations on everything, Rob! Especially 25 years, that’s really something special.
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Thank you, Danica. He’s the best friend I’ve ever had.
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Congratulations on your 25 year anniversary.
Love your list – especially the schedule being subject to whim!
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Thank you, Mary. It was one of my wishes when I was a young man. I wanted to be married to someone I loved. 🙂
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Congratulations to you both, Rob. That alone is a beautiful story to have lived and loved through 🙂
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Thank you, Sue.
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