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“For since most of our living is unconscious, play is like matchstrokes in the void, bringing into light the structures we behave by, illuminating for us, however briefly, our deep meanings.”

Quote by Mary Caroline Richards

Book:Centering in Pottery, Poetry, and the Person

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Centering in Pottery, Poetry, and the Person

This book delves into the transformative power of pottery and poetry, illustrating how these creative practices can enhance one's personal development and self-awareness. more

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Mary Caroline Richards

Mary Caroline Richards was an American poet born in 1916 and died in 1999. Her poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has had a profound impact on contemporary American poetry. more

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