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Roy Burkhead, MFA's avatar

Read, enjoyed, and shared...as always! ;-) The zoom session was a blast.

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Charlotte Rains Dixon, MFA's avatar

I'm so glad you attended. I forgot to mention there will another one this Friday! I'll send out a seperate email to remind people. I loved it, too.

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Jeni Hankins's avatar

Thank you, Charlotte!! I made a really good start on a doll story this week all because I learned the phrase “attention economy” from a note here on Substack. The writer was talking about all of the things out there that are vying for our attention and things that need our attention in order to make a profit. I’d never thought of that so distinctly before. Suddenly I really resisted the idea of some THING or collection of THINGS trying to gobble up my time. So, I have made a concerted effort to spend less time online. And it’s working. I’m doing more with my hands and I’ve nearly organized my studio. And I started the doll story. I like reading about your things that keep you from going nuclear. I need naps, snacks, writing/singing, makery time, and time with my people (in real life and through the ether). Hugs to you!

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Charlotte Rains Dixon, MFA's avatar

I love your five things that keep you from going nuclear. And I'm glad you've been inspired to do so many creative projects! When I start realizing how much time I spend on screens, it's dismaying. The "attention economy" is a great phrase.

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