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E.R.J. McKay's avatar

Such a beautiful meditation on life, loss, and living. Thanks for sharing, Debra!

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Nina Roberts's avatar

What beautiful writing! Looking forward to reading more.

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Karen Brodman's avatar

Such a beautiful story. Thank you Deb. So bitter sweet.

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Debra Fried's avatar

But hopefully, as time goes on, more sweet than bitter. xx

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Patricia's avatar

Fried! I love this..and you. Even the damn fiddle that upstaged me. Yours, Steele

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Debra Fried's avatar

I knew you'd get a kick out of (and be annoyed by) the fiddle upstaging you. Love you, Steele. xx

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Kate Hampford Donahue's avatar

Another beautiful meditation on what it means to be alive!

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Debra Fried's avatar

How lovely of you - thank you, Kate!

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Diana Morgan's avatar

Ohhhh Debra! This is sooooo beautiful! I didn't want it to end. You are one of the most amazingly talented writers. Love this and love you. xoxo Diana Morgan

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Debra Fried's avatar

Diannnnnaaaaa! I'm so glad you feel that way - I love you too. xx

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Ruth Shaw's avatar

The greening pasture and woods behind my North Carolina home bring some of this same awakening joy, as do the daily laughs with my walking buddies. Life. It really is so damned beautiful.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, that sounds wonderful, Ruth! And. yes, so damned beautiful. Thanks for reading.

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Meridith Jamin's avatar

This is beautiful. This gift from you was in my email when I really needed it. Thank you.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, honey.... I'm so glad to think it was helpful to you and hope that whatever made you need it is working out.

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Roberta Bowman's avatar

Debra, I hope you know how much joy you bring to others. Love this post, my friend.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, Roberta - you give ME so much joy - I hope I let you know how much it means to me often enough. Thank you, my friend. xx

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Lauren Montemurro's avatar

So beautiful! New seasons are hard without our people. ❤️

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you, Lauren - I wish you didn't have to understand how that feels as well as you do.

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Susan Roman's avatar

Such a beautiful love story. Thank you Debra.

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Debra Fried's avatar

It's me who thanks you!!

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