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Heidi Fettig Parton's avatar

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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Deborah Way's avatar

A fabulous example of sentiment without sentimentality ❤️

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purl2.knit1's avatar

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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Deborah Way's avatar

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

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Lisa Rizzo's avatar

Poignant story of a lovely relationship.

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Deborah Way's avatar

💓💓💓

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VINNIE OAKES's avatar

Perfect story, perfect last paragraph: I loved it.

Vinnie Oakes

Reno, NV

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Deborah Way's avatar

100% agree!

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