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Karen McIntyre's avatar

Love this. the description of your first jury duty outfit, evolving into your vulnerable revelation. thank you.

Debra Fried's avatar

I thank you, Karen!

John Kenney's avatar

What a superb, nuanced, powerful piece of writing. Thank you.

Debra Fried's avatar

It's me who thanks you, John. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Danielle Fried's avatar

Nostalgia….raw truths…translucence, as always.

Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, what a good way to put it - thank you! xx

Susan Roman's avatar

Well done, Partial. Loved it!

Debra Fried's avatar

I'm so glad! Thank you.

Signed,

Partial but well-meaning.

Debra Fried's avatar

Wow - what a lovely thing to say! Thank you, Luis. You made my day.

Kenny C's avatar

Nice work, Deb. I always feel when you write.

Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you, Kenny. I always feel and appreciate your comments.

alison gragnano's avatar

This is so beautifully handled. Masterfully all brought together. You captured those nuanced moments of patriotism that have left us. Tough for us believers. I love this piece.

Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, thank you so much, Alison! It is indeed tough for us believers. Here's to better days, or so I hope. xx

Kate Hampford Donahue's avatar

Such a familiar feeling. You continue to amaze me in the way you can so intimately describe such universal experience. Bless you for making me feel human today.

Debra Fried's avatar

Wow - bless YOU for making me feel human too! Thank you so much, Kate. xx

Peter Krijgsman's avatar

I don’t understand men. And I am one. Thanks for sharing this.

Debra Fried's avatar

For the record, I don't always understand women either. Thanks for reading my story.

Ruth Shaw's avatar

Well done, with both subtlety and power. And so many of us barely recognize our country or ourselves right now. Feeling partial in more ways than one.

Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you, Ruth - so well said!

Luis Gonzalez's avatar

Thank you for being brave enough to write this. You are an unexpected source of inspiration for me right now.

Debra Fried's avatar

Wow - thank you so much, Luis. What a beautiful thing to say!