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Chris's avatar

I maybe the first to drop a heart, I appreciate the both/and. Been feeling a bit negative myself lately, state of the world, freezing cold, ice everywhere and this morning I went for a walk with the dog, who is definitely not team winter. We watched the cardinals skitter on the ice and the sun allow the snow to sparkle, definitely positives. 🥶

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Love this, Chris! Your descriptions of your walk with your Pupperoni was magical.

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Gina Axsom's avatar

Attending a rally yesterday with my almost 90 yo mother and a few hundred people in my unincorporated town was very uplifting. Lots of supportive honking and waving from drivers.

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Yeah, Gina!!!!

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Mary P.'s avatar

Mary-so hope this goes world wide. 👍🏻

The head of all the PX’s (Post Exchange for my non-BRAT readers) is reading my book to consider carrying it in all the PX’s throughout American Military Installations around the world! (I initiated this-my PR team is “done” with their campaign.)

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Thank you, Mary. I'm working on it! If nothing else, the "trying" is rewarding.

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Kenny D's avatar

And the morning will blow away

As the waves crash and fall

And the Reach like a siren sings

As she beckons and calls

As the coastline recedes from view

And the seas swell and roll

I will take from the Reach

All that she has to teach

To the depths of my soul

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Oh, that magical, enchanting song, and of course, the songwriter, and you...always by my side. That is a beautiful thing.

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Erin O'Malley's avatar

The PX potential is amazing. Way to go. You're my hero for such initiative. Crossing my fingers it works out -- as it should.

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Thank you, Erin! I am nothing if not resilient. Now, important to note, that I break, cry, feel hopeless, and then get back up, dust off my jeans and ask, "Okay, now what?"

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Erin O'Malley's avatar

Every worthwhile path has hills and valleys. Sometimes, even swamps and briars. Oh, and let’s not forget the wolves, vultures, and parasites. But if you don’t keep going, you miss the chance to discover the unicorns, the griffins—the magic.

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Mary McKnight's avatar

I love that! Sounds like a great beginning for a book!

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Wendy Parciak's avatar

We made signs and went to a protest yesterday, and it was quite uplifting. Nice to see how many people really care out there.

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Yes, Wendy!!!!!!! People do care, don't they? Thank you, for going out, speaking out and carrying the truth forward.

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Sheri Keller's avatar

I read your book and really enjoyed. I could relate to many of the things you write about. My mother is reading it now. Hmm, something positive is that Shayna is now published her thesis! We are so proud of our marine scientist.

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