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Maureen Kelly's avatar

Just fabulous. I was right there with you through the whole journey. It brought to mind one of my favorite poems:

“Come to the edge.

We might fall.

Come to the edge.

It's too high!

COME TO THE EDGE!

And they came

And he pushed

And they flew.”

― Christopher Logue

Thank you!

Maureen in Birch Bay, WA

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Joy In Flow's avatar

Jeff, thank you for this treat! Brings me back to my childhood enjoying the delight of a Carvel soft-serve swirl — laughter on one side, tears on the other, both melting into belonging. Dairy and I had to break up years ago, but your writing gives me that same joy.🍦

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Pax Tandon's avatar

Another beautiful piece, Jeff, thank you🫶🏼 I simply love reading your work; my I-Ching for perfect prose 😌

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Michele Rylin's avatar

So many memories evoked by this read Jeff… which, by the way, was the highlight of my day! LOVE your writing. It always sparks emotion and at least a few great belly laughs !!

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Jeff Krasno's avatar

my motto is tears and laughs in equal measure. thanks for reading michele.

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Elena Brower's avatar

pretty sure i'm keen to be on the parenting podcast situation... what a story. LOLLI. damn. tears.

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Jeff Krasno's avatar

lets compare parenting notes! xo

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