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Love, love “I am rain”

You have a poet’s vision

Of “interbeing”.

Happy Birthday Claudette! Thich Nhat Hanh , the Buddhist Monk, wrote so beautifully of “interbeing” which you express so beautifully here. Also reminds me of Aldo Leopold’s stunning description of an atom’s journey in his classic book, “Sand County Almanac”. Thank you for sharing your perspective....

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Love this Haiku to celebrate Claudette. :) She sure is a wonderful poet.

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A beautiful poem - and happy birthday, Claudette!

Julie, it sounds like you've got a fabulous weekend ahead - have a brilliant time! 🙌

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Thank you Rebecca! Yes I'm looking forward to this weekend. :) What do you have planned?

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We've got an 80th birthday party to go to! 🥳

It was so nice to join in on the Friday Write-Along today, Julie - thank you so very much for the opportunity. It's the first time I'd joined for the new hour-long format - and golly gosh, I'm delighted to say that I feel I really made the most of it. THANK YOU for all that you're doing for your fellow writers - I really appreciate you. 😘

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Oh how fun! WOW 80th!! That will be a blast. Have a great time celebrating. I was thrilled to see your smiling face today. Thank you Rebecca for joining us and I'm so happy to hear it was a productive hour. :) Take good care, Julie

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The writing together thing looks fun!

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Hi Stephen! Yes we have fun. Come join us some time if you can. Thank you for being here.

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I might have to!

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HI Stephen, We hope you do join some time. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Take good care,

Julie

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Beautiful poem Claudette. Happy Birthday 🎂

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Nice to see a guy in your Write Together photo...one day, that will be me as well...

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Yes it is.

Great Jack! We look forward to having you join us. :) Hope you have a beautiful weekend ahead.

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Reading: “Our House is on Fire” by Greta Thunberg & family, Running to get back in 10k shape and Relaxing with family & friends. Enjoy your precious family, make some new friends in Syracuse and drive safely.

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Sounds like a great weekend Clark! Enjoy and thank you. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends. :)

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Happy birthday Claudette! Beautiful poem.

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Hi Felicia! Thank you for chiming in and yes I agree, Claudette's poem is beautiful. She has a gift with words...a true poet.

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Jules, enjoy your Syracuse weekend. Love the sign. And love that you are promoting your work. Showing up is the key to life. Very proud of you.

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Thank you, Clark! I'm pushing courage. :) I hope sharing my story, my words will ignite curiosity and opportunity for others on their healing journey.

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Did you ever read Kennedy’s book “Profiles in Courage”. There is a very good reason it is a very “short” book. I see you as one of the few who lives with courage day in and day out. Keep pushing as it does inspire others and so helps them know that they are not alone. Have a fun 5k👣♥️👣

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Thank you for the recommendation, Clark, (keep those book ideas coming) This sounds like one I must read. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Do you have any plans?

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Thank you so much

I had an awesome birthday with friends and family and 14 awesome 3 year olds!

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Oh wonderful Claudette! It sounds like you were surrounded by love and laughter. Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us. You have such a gift.

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