Apparently it’s only available on some publications and it’s not something you can activate yourself. It’s in the branding section of the publication settings.
As someone who has kept so many kitchen implements from folks I've loved and lost over the years, I just love this story, and this spoon. And you've encouraged me to use those items on a daily basis! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Dutch was the best.
Luv a good ol fashioned moniker - “Dutch” ! The telling of your BFF Dutch is a sweet remembrance. Funny the way a spoon is a utensil which fills us, and you keeping his spoon fills your heart. Kinda neat how that works!
Makes me choke up. So tender. My husband and I have begun listening to these over breakfast, an antidote to the news.
Tender is such a good word. But wait, how do you *listen* to the stories?
There's a little arrow at the top right of the post and a Siri-like voice reads it aloud.
Whoa, I had no idea
Apparently it’s only available on some publications and it’s not something you can activate yourself. It’s in the branding section of the publication settings.
Thank you! I was getting a little emotional when I was writing this piece too.
I can imagine!
Love this-such a humble and important artifact, the spoon. Dutch came across so well in this piece.
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Dutch sounds like a remarkable person. I’m so glad you shared him with us.
Jen, just a few of many, many stories about him...
Thank you for this beautifully written story!
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Thank you!
A wonderful tribute to the special, often less complicated relationships we have with our grandparents. Very sweet.
Pure love ❤️
As someone who has kept so many kitchen implements from folks I've loved and lost over the years, I just love this story, and this spoon. And you've encouraged me to use those items on a daily basis! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Dutch was the best.
Yes, use them! Love that!
Sometimes these small items can spark some memories for a family history.
OMG - in tears at my desk at work. This was so beautifully written and evocative! Thank you!
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Thank you for your kind words.
That's a great story and well told. The photo of the spoon is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
It IS a gorgeous photo
Wow! Vivid imagery. I was sliding across the front seat of Dutch's cruiser with you...all the way through to the end of your story.
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As I was writing this, so many more memories came to me. Amazing what one little item can do!
Beautiful 🥰
Thank you for reading
Luv a good ol fashioned moniker - “Dutch” ! The telling of your BFF Dutch is a sweet remembrance. Funny the way a spoon is a utensil which fills us, and you keeping his spoon fills your heart. Kinda neat how that works!
A great name, for sure 💓
Of course this piece was focused, but if we were free to talk about it, I could tell stories all night long of memories of my grandfather.
Dutch was a mensch. Your story brings him fully alive in my imagination.
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Thank you!
So good. Thank you for writing this.
Thank you for reading 💓
Isn't it always the most simple implements that bring back the most wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing Dutch with us.
Yes, exactly, because they’re part of the everyday day to day. Constancy ❤️
Agreed!
Gorgeous memories and writing, Tim.
Thank you for reading💓
Thank you!
I love the details of the cruiser, eating in the cell, saving you from mashed potatoes. Heart breaking that you lost him when you were so young. 🙏🏼