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What a fun exercise, Julie! And thanks for showcasing a new writer.

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Hi Amie! It's so great to get your message. Thank you so much.

It's been so wonderful to connect with more writing buddies. :)

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Oh wow. I love this poem! This especially: winds blow

patience to maple

bare and alive

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Thank you so much, Kym! That means a lot coming from you. Your poems continue to inspire me. Thank you.

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You have found your stride

Jules, you live life's miracle

With awe and wonder

Love your poem, your presence in all that you communicate and your joie de vivre. Thanks for always "being" you‼️

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Good morning Cklark,

Thank you so much for seeing His goodness in me! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share the gifts I've been given. Enjoy your weekend. :)

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I'll say one thing about winter running. You go FAST : )

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HA! I'm laughing...when that wind is at my back. You bet! Thanks Richard.

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In your post, Julie B., I see the face of a seasoned veteran runner. Which you certainly are!

What music? Yo Yo Ma playing at the Grand Re-opening of Notre Dame de Paris. About one month or so ago.

Have a splendid day, Julie B.

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Hi Gary, Great to see you on Monday. Thank you for the music recommendation as well. I look forward to listening. Have a great day.

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And I’m looking forward to seeing you the next time as well. I genuinely have a sense of synergism during the Zoom meet ups. Of course that’s consistent with your energy - your life course. 🙏🏽

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I appreciate this so much Gary. Thank you.

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But living in Germany i know your feeling

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I bet! Do you travel to warmer climates each winter?

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Wow.

Indeed at the moment I am in the south African island Lanzarote

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Wow! Enjoy...I can imagine it being warm and sunny.

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Winter is hard. And it is beautiful! Longing for summer won't get it here any sooner. I choose to appreciate the beauty here today.

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Good morning Claudette....yes hard and soft...winter is both. There is so much beauty and I will choose the same. Thank you.

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winter’s hard love

builds our endurance

That ain’t no joke!

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I talked to my coach the other day and he reminded me that these winter months of training will callous the mind.

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When I think of running, which I no longer do… I preferred winter over summer. Cold over heat. 🤔

To be able to keep going in both extremes speaks volumes about persistence and stamina. 💜

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I'm the same! I would choose colder over hotter for now anyway. As I age I wonder if that will change. :)

Thanks Gail!

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