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the bucket.

A while ago, Kal posted about a painting she had made. And when I saw it, I loved it. It was so good that I called Paul over to see it.

Because I agree with her: that often it is all about leaving your troubles and your drama at the door. And I love her representation of that.

Today, the entire way home from the Metro station, I babbled on and on to Paul about work. And then right as we got to the apartment, right as we walked through the door to our hall, I told him I was done. No more work talk.

"You’re throwing it in the bucket?" he asked.

"Yes. Exactly." I answered.

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6 responses to “the bucket.”

  1. Breanne Crawford Avatar
    Breanne Crawford

    holy cow.
    i adore that painting.

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  2. Anne Marie Avatar
    Anne Marie

    Yup.yup.yup. Exactly. I saw that painting on Kal’s blog and it hit me with the same impact. Awesome reminder of what to leave at the door– and thanks for your reminder of that too. Doesn’t hurt to hear something you need to hear a million times. Elise, I wanted to say I’m enjoying your blog — and reminiscing about my life in DC area from 1980-1997. Great, great times. Lived on Conn.Ave near zoo (where I worked); then in Rockville, then in Alexandria. I miss all of it. Enjoy!

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  3. mellymel Avatar
    mellymel

    nice one. how lovely that your boy gets it – that’s just icing on the cupcake you should have for lunch.
    mel

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  4. Anilu Magloire Avatar
    Anilu Magloire

    He’s a keeper!! Loved the art.

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  5. morgan novak Avatar
    morgan novak

    love the piece. such a great concept.

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  6. Kal Barteski Avatar
    Kal Barteski

    Elise – you rock.
    It works. Life is better if you leave it at the door.

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