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Vicki's avatar

Excellent read, as always.

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Carol McElligott's avatar

I wish I saved the cartoons you sent me in 6th grade class.

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John Shore's avatar

Carol McElligott! Did I like MAIL you … cartoons? That I drew? Oh wait. You must mean I passed them to you! Gosh. I’m probably glad you DON’T have them now, so you can’t sue me. Whew.

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Bananies's avatar

I enjoyed it. I have never read things from you before (thanks Notes algorithm). I like the way you use language to paint the picture of your cat (I assume this is your cat or a proxy of your cat). The end was just a bit too “tidy” for me but that’s just me. My taste is very idiosyncratic. Look forward to reading more of your pieces.

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Margi Prideaux, PhD's avatar

Magnificent. What a brilliant start to Mt day.

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John Shore's avatar

We’re different kinds of writers, you and I. Except we’re the same

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SPW's avatar

Everybody has to start somewhere. Good for you for even starting.

On another note, how are things in a winterized A town?

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John Shore's avatar

COLD!!!

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SPW's avatar

I know. I’m staying in touch. Here, not so much. We’re getting ready to head into summer; translate that as more heat.

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Jendi's avatar

First I laughed at the book cover so hard that I startled my cat, then you hit me right in the heart with that ending.

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John Shore's avatar

You’re so sweet. Thanks Jendi.

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