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A visit to Gretchen Del Rio’s Art Blog is a delightful distraction on a rainy and difficult day. Nice to see Gretchen quote poet Mary Oliver.

Gretchen Del Rio's Art Blog

watercolor aceo 2/2019

“I did not give to anyone the responsibility for my life. It is mine. I made it. And can do what I want to with it. Live it. Give it back, someday, without bitterness, to the wild and weedy dunes.”

mary oliver

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Pat says:

March 10, 2019 at 4:52 am

What a wonderful quote. I think I need to print it and put it on my mirror – or maybe tape it to my computer where I look several times a day. Gretchen Del Rio does such wonderful things with water colors.

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  March 10, 2019 at 6:51 am
  
  She does. I smile every time I view her work.
  
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Jen Goldie says:

March 10, 2019 at 1:14 am

A beautiful and soulful piece by Gretchen Del Rio and a thought provoking and heartfelt poem by Mary Oliver. Thank you Jamie much needed. Take Good Care my friend ❤🌹🌼

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