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What an intriguing story this is. I wonder how many people have this kind of passion, dedicating their lives to doing art for no one. Amazing.

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That's exactly why she fascinates me so much.

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Thank you for sharing this inspiring story about a remarkable woman. How did you decide to write about her, what's the connection?

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Thanks for your comment. When I heard her story, it just called to me .... all that determination and passion and talent. For 50 years she persisted in doing what she wanted to do ...

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A truly successful person to have the guts to pursue her wishes.

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Joyce, this is fabulous! What a spirit! We can certainly learn from Marta! 💜

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Think I'm going to head out to Death Valley and learn more and see the opera house. She is haunting me.

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Sounds wonderful! After Mexico?

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Marta lives on! I'm so thrilled you learned all about her and wrote this post! She inspires me. Without her, the Imaginative Storm would be a tempest in a teacup.

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I can't thank you enough for sharing the story. I'm making a trip out there soon ... maybe next week.

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That was.. enchanting - and it moved me to my soul. How wonderful you got to meet her - and here you are. inspiring us! And your love of Hesse comes to mind - how Marta created her very own 'Magic Theatre!' So uplifting and inspiring, Joyce. Thank you!

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I liked what I saw and read just so you know

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We Sat up in bed with our tea on this rainy morning and enjoyed Marta's inspiring story. Thanks for taking us on a little field trip! 😉

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Now, I wanna go on a real field to Amargosa ... ready for a road trip? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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What a story and video! Thank you for sharing these.

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Such a terrific story. So glad you shared it with us.

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Such an incredible and inspiring story, Joyce. I heard of her a while back and the younger ballerina who stepped in for her. Love that she performed for herself. The opera house is stunning and that she painted it all. Talk about a multi/creative.

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She is haunting me.

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No doubt, she is part of your own artistic inspiration and fascination with the beauty and stories of the murals and places you want to visit and revisit.

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Well she certainly was unstoppable. After you see the opera house I bet you’ll have ‘closure.’

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