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May 10Liked by Benjamin Errett

The question, of course, is whether one actually COULD produce something without a deadline staring one in the face. Much of my work has been accomplished by screwing around (or puttering) until the last minute, then going with what half-assed idea I’ve got so far.

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True enough. I might be describing a Platonic state, the impossible idea of a clear vista without a deadline in sight … because of course there’s always a final deadline for us all. Which focuses the mind! I need to putter through this some more…

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If I wasn't so busy puttering, I'd have something witty to say! :)

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May 9Liked by Benjamin Errett

The problem is going to be using spraff and faff in conversation before forgetting them

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If you spraff for long enough, you’ll remember it…

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May 9Liked by Benjamin Errett

Indeed! "Puttering can’t happen in a marketing funnel."

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May 9Liked by Benjamin Errett

dear benjamin,

thank you for these as always!

some of my faves this week:

“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. ”

— Laurence J. Peter

“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ”

— Mark Twain

“I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches.”

— Alice Roosevelt Longfellow

much love and thanks,

myq

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May 9Liked by Benjamin Errett

"A key strategy deployed by the Anti-Puttering Lobby (call it capitalism, the patriarchy, white supremacy, society, the deep state, as per your preference) is to divide and conquer." Brilliant!

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