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Time with people I haven’t seen in a while. Thankfully our family seems to like travelling.

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Love that!

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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

She is putting it in the box.

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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

Interesting perspective I hadn’t thought of. I like how Liza reached a point where she said “ what will I do with the other hand? ( paraphrasing) and let it take life from there.

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I'm smiling. It's so fun to watch you create. I like cacao and I think this is a great present: https://www.rukuxulew.com/

Your art demonstration was viewed from Petaluma, CA on a lovely rainy December day. Light rain, warmer temp, and the hills greening. A good day for art. I hope to write today and procrastinated watching you draw. Thanks so much!!

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Thank you, Sally! I am happy to help you procrastinate....but not too much! And thank you for the link. I am always looking for good places to buy gifts that help others.

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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

So cute!

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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

I love watching you create a moment right before our eyes. Please don’t stop. Cloudy day here in San Francisco. You brighten it up.

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Thanks for the encouragement. I won't stop, don't worry!

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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

Well, the gifts that have been the most meaningful to create have taken a long time to create. I’ve done a few custom videos for friends for milestone birthdays bringing together messages from friends, recorded songs with custom lyrics, etc. I’ve also created custom card decks, like a personalized Tarot deck with specific messages and artwork. What I love most about these longer term projects is the anticipation I feel for the other person to receive it, and the way my love for my friends or my husband grows as I work on their gifts. I go into the holiday overflowing with love and joy.

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Leza, That is so wonderful. Your friends and family are indeed very lucky.

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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

When you asked yourself what the woman was going to be holding, my thought was “a cat” and I was waiting for the whiskers. You surprised me with a sweet little dog.

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Dec 2, 2023·edited Dec 3, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

My perfect gift is “nothing.” Every Christmas, every birthday I ask for nothing. Give me nothing. Every year, I always get a present, sometimes a lot of presents. But my perfect present is nothing. And I mean it when I say I want nothing. One year, though...

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Dec 3, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

It’s not a puppy but a red squirrel and I want one!! Thanks for the calm interlude!!

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Dec 3, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

Indeed, it is very interesting and enjoyable to watch the decision process and how a drawing emerges. It is like magic or poetry in action. keep it up, please for all creative aficionados and more.

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Thank you, Anis. I really love how you describe it. I will keep doing this, I am grateful for your encouragement! I do enjoy it...

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Dec 4, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

A break from everything and the movie Love Actually with a glass of champagne and a log fire. Thanks for asking, I might not have thought of it otherwise; now I'm going to insist on it 😉

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