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Alice Elliott Dark's avatar

This is so brilliant and so true. Who are we right now? Not who we planned or hoped to be, or like to say we are, but actually are. Why do we not feel comfortable revealing our reality? I love how you relate this to careful observation of birds. Wonderful.

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Jacqueline Church's avatar

“...and discovered a mustard-stained napkin from Gray’s Papaya in the pocket of her jeans.”

Just laughed out loud as I had forgotten that story! So glad you and Susan found each other.

I always find my birthday coming as it does at the end of the year, bleeds into the new year planning push. Or, at least, end of year/new year reflecting. This year especially so for a couple of reasons.

Particularly for those of us whose families seemed like pieces from a different puzzle, friends save us (sometimes literally) and comfort us, and help us become better versions of ourselves. I’m grateful for your writing, but also for your friendship. Can’t wait to check out your snazzy new binoculars!

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