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Alice Elliott Dark's avatar

This slayed me. I totally relate to Gaga's yearning for people, a family, the crowding that seemed oppressive at the time but now seems like the way life should be. What a beautiful tribute, and a memory of all those innocent/oblivious Christmas specials. Thank you Elissa.

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Elissa Altman's avatar

Thank you Alice 🙏🏻

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Ellen D Stone's avatar

Thank you for sharing your memories with me.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

I am continually astonished how every recipe we share has memories attached

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Suzie's avatar

Beautiful!

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Elissa Altman's avatar

Thank you

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Happy Mum's avatar

Oh boy, I don't think I've ever commented on one your beautiful pieces, Elissa -- but this one has me weeping -- from memory, sadness, longing, joy. Happy December.

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Elissa Altman's avatar

Thank you

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Carol Iles's avatar

Elyssa, I am always blessed by your writing gifts, but this has touched every heartstring I possess. Thank you for sharing what was I your heart to say.

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