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Aug 24, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

What a wonderful story! It brought back memories of things my Mom kept from our childhood gifts to her. Thank you, even or maybe especially for the tears I am shedding.

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It’s so great when your mom loves something you gave her❤️

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Poignant story of a lovely relationship.

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💓💓💓

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This week's Keepthings essay is so marvelous. Beautifully constructed. Tells the entire trajectory of a life with both richness and economy. Lovely use of language (each word so well chosen).

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A fabulous example of sentiment without sentimentality ❤️

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Aug 24, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

Perfect story, perfect last paragraph: I loved it.

Vinnie Oakes

Reno, NV

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100% agree!

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