Note To Self

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I often burn both candle ends, Striving to improve my writes ... Often at the slight of friends, Making muse of lonely nights. Honing craft is righteous cause, Though a heavy cost, neglect ... Best to grieve creative flaws, Retaining friends ... and self-respect.

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 2/20/2018 9:17:00 PM

I do find it to be a very difficult balance. I think I may be failing in some respects. Thank you for the reminder.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/21/2018 11:42:00 PM

It is indeed, Rhoda ... blessings and thanks, my friend! :-)

Frederic Parker

Date: 2/19/2018 6:26:00 PM

truth is a true friend would understand the process and the time involved and would appreciate even the smallest amount of time whenever it comes...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/20/2018 4:50:00 AM

You're right, my friend, moist TRUE friends would understand, but there is a balance, as with all things, and I have been neglecting friends for work far more than the opposite ... time for balance! ;-) Blessings, Buddy!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/19/2018 11:36:00 AM

Ditto what Nina said . I really like this, Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/20/2018 4:49:00 AM

Thanks very much, Andrea - blessings! :-)