Friday, May 6, 2016

Clicking “Like” Doesn't Count

I just heard the news that urban sketcher Florian Afflerbach died suddenly. I did not know him personally, but I followed his sketches on Flickr every day, marveling at his work. As others have expressed recently upon hearing the news of the deaths of celebrities, I am thinking now about how creative people touch many lives in ways they might not even know. I regret that I never had the opportunity to tell him in person how much he inspired me (clicking “like” regularly and occasionally commenting don’t count), and now I never will. He just posted his last sketch yesterday, and now there will be no more.

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  1. This is so sad. Didn't even know about him, but I appreciate the link to his FLICKR. I hope his works will stay up. Someday I would like to be able to tell YOU in person how much I enjoy and appreciate YOUR sketches, and how much you truly inspire me. You inspire me everyday, Tina. Every. Single. Day.

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    1. Thank you so much, Wendi! That means a lot to me -- a lot.

      - Tina

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  2. You are right about clicking "like." It is so easy to do, but it is so much more meaningful if we stop and leave a comment. I'm glad we do that for each other, Tina.

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    1. I am, too, Joan. I really appreciate the time you take to comment on my blog and posts! Thank you!

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