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Natalie's avatar

So comforting!

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Jim Nolan's avatar

Wonderful piece. Comfort clothes. Jeans tee and whatever sweater is clean for me.

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Katherine Wildman's avatar

Magnificent. I have one, too. Now I'm going to find it and hug it.

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Debra Fried's avatar

I love that!

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alison gragnano's avatar

Like all of them, this story is just so beautiful and insightful and true.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, Alison. Thank you! xx

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alison gragnano's avatar

Like all of them, this story is just so beautiful and insightful and true.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you again! xx

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Ruth Shaw's avatar

Another piece that captivates me. Pulling so many (polyester?) threads together in a story of our lives that is a house dress. Thank you!

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Debra Fried's avatar

ha - I love that. I like to think it's some kind of jersey blend that's more cotton than polyester but it holds up so damned well, I can't help but think the worst. Thank you so much for reading and commenting, Ruth.

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Kathy Ryan's avatar

Love this Debra! I also have one that has taken me thru many a tough day/night/week/heart break/ mourning/kids/grandkids/great grandkids crisis/ etc. 🥰

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Kathy Ryan's avatar

Great idea!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Maybe we need to hold a giant housedress party!

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Madhu Malhan's avatar

Beautiful, as always. Love you.

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Kenny C's avatar

My mom would have called it her schmata, affectionately of course.

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Debra Fried's avatar

haha - mine too!

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Tess's avatar

Ohhhh DF. I love waking up to you. Never stop writing!

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Debra Fried's avatar

As long as you never stop reading, my love! Thank you. XOXOXO

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George Tannenbaum's avatar

Debra, you make me glad I have the wardrobe acuity of an orang-utan.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Hey - I saw you at the reunion in your fancy dress slacks, George - your acuity is way up there!

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George Tannenbaum's avatar

35-year-old dress slacks. On sale from Barney's.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Dress slacks nonetheless...

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Debra Fried's avatar

PS - thank you for using the phrase "dress slacks" - it doesn't get used nearly enough.

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