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Zadie Becker's avatar

can’t wait to enlarge my spirit!!!

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Zadie Becker's avatar

no need to apologize for not posting! love the message from this post, enjoy your summer

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Pamela Clapp's avatar

Jessica, I’m so touched by this, thank you for sharing it with your readers and for weaving in my words so beautifully. I really felt the tension you described between needing rest and feeling guilty about it. And yet, the way you’ve embraced it (even if imperfectly) is such a testament to the value of pause as necessity. Wishing you more rivers, more swims, and less guilt along the way!

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thank you for sharing your own experiences and thoughts! I went to university for a year in Aix-en-Province, but more recently spent two weeks with my family in a little village in Languedoc. Those weeks were so beautifully relaxed and reminded me of the pleasures of France, any time of year! All the best to you!

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Ann McCullough's avatar

Enjoy your summer !!

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Tez's avatar

Glad you are taking time for a dip in the water!

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Lee Becker's avatar

Very soothing post. Fitting for summer.

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Ann Hollifield's avatar

Love this, Jessica. Thank you.

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Don Boivin's avatar

I love art museums. Just seeing your picture made me feel the pull. I think it's time for a trip to Boston! (We have our own Cape Cod Museum, but I'm in there all the time, as my wife teaches after school and summer art programs there.)

I hope you're well, Jessica!

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Jessica Becker's avatar

Thanks Don! My masters degree is in Museum Education and I miss working in the museum setting. Once again, wish we could hang out and go kick around some museums together! Have a great summer.

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