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Creative Generosity Is an Art For All of Us

Sharing your true love could save your writing and your life

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Aimee Liu
Aug 25, 2025
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Self-portrait by Carolyn Hall Young

Hello Loreates,

Every year around this time, my thoughts turn to the late artist Carolyn Hall Young. Those of you who’ve been reading this stack from the beginning may recognize her name. Carolyn was not just a beloved life-long friend but a kind of soul mentor to me and many, many others. She understood the thrill of c…

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