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Today’s minimotivator – Glenn Edley

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Dr SunWolf said, “Give crayons.  Adults are disturbingly impoverished of these magical dream sticks.”

What a great name for crayons, dream sticks. Give some today, or buy some yourself, grab huge pieces of paper and scrawl.

Create, scribble and laugh. What joy that will be and who knows the result might be good enough for you to frame for yourself.

Glenn Edley

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www.glennedley.com

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  • James says:
    March 5, 2010 at 11:27 am

    I like that one, what a grand idea, I’m going to find some fair trade crayons and carry these dream sticks with me to hand out.
    Thank you,
    =-)

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  • Paula says:
    March 9, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Love the name! Love the idea!

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  • Charlotte says:
    March 10, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    I love this crayon idea too – it’s inspired me to get busy with coloured pencils – though I would have used crayons if I had some. Colour rocks! And us grownups need to use it as much as possible!

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