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How poignant this is to read, my dear friend, the morning narcissist. I know how hard it is to live like this. But you're still there… that is where the love and loyalty come in. I'm sending you love and hugs for this holiday week.

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If I weren’t going through these experiences, I’d be missing out on a whole lot of wonder. Love and loyalty, at the core. We both know what it is to protect a veteran. But you, you’re a veteran, too! Love and hugs and happy gobbling day! Ethel wants to eat that turkey NOW. (Beware the Dream Figures you let in, lol.)

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Thanks Charli. I remember what you told me. You are there, and I am here. ❤️

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Yes! You got it!

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Giving me that wow moment with your beautiful writing. Feeling it deeply. I appreciate your words.

I see you’re from Mi. I’ve been living in northern Mi. for almost 3 years.

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Hey fellow Michigander, good to see you here! Are you near one of the Great Lakes? Sometimes Lake Superior steals away from her shoreline and gifts us with soft white water crystals. Thanks for reading!

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I’m near Petosky

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Oooh, I’m near agates.

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Nice!

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This is excellent

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Thanks for reading. Funny thing—my husband has a cousin named Dennis Mills! I had to do a double take.

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Amazing how your creativity keeps going at a time when simply 'keeping going' is tough enough. You are doing just fine, Charli💕

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As my outer world closes in tighter, my inner world expands. I think this is a big part of becoming Crone.

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You continue to be an inspiration and example. All good wishes for a happy holiday season. So wonderful to talk to you last week.

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Thank you, Sue! I thoroughly enjoyed talking to you! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Deep felt expression from a large heart.

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Thank you for reading, Naomi!

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I feel this one deeply. I too recognize the “stroke” gaze.

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Little by little there is a dismantling and we descend deeper, realizing we never really lose our way. Kind of like, we find inward moments of awe. Thanks for reading, Annie! Good to see you!

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