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Kimberly Phinney's avatar

Thank you. Breath of fresh air. For every one wrong thing we name, may we also name at least two very good things. Because there surely are at least two.

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Ben Crosthwaite's avatar

Yes! I’m new to substack and have already had to unsubscribe from multiple publications that felt so bitter and unhelpful. I love the idea that “the best criticism of the bad is the practice of the better” — or as you how to put it, to create art, poetry, beauty instead of responding in kind to the ugliness in the world… love the poem! (And being from Maine we have wild blueberries in our yard and so I felt a special connection to this) Keep up the great work

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Mark Rico's avatar

Maranatha! Thank you for writing with wisdom and compassion.

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ToddR's avatar

Very well said! Wise, a little whimsical, and a 5 star review to the accuracy of the Substack algorithm driving my feed…..

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Laura Wifler's avatar

I love this.

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Jordan Sleed's avatar

Goodness, this was a marvel to read. Thank you!

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Rachel Joy Welcher's avatar

Oh, thank you!

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Mandi Gerth's avatar

I want to buy them a bicycle. LOVE.

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Lisa U.'s avatar

Wow, what a beautiful read to happen upon today. Thank you for this hope filled poem. It really encouraged my heart today

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Mary Madeline Schumpert's avatar

Yes, yes, yes!

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Christy Lynne Wood's avatar

I love this!

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Lorrie Tom's avatar

Thank you for the balm of your words.

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Tana Nedderman's avatar

❤️

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Lori Mast's avatar

Oh I love what you write! So refreshing, and a great way to start the day! 🫐 for you! I hope you find a good place for them in your garden 💙

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Luke's avatar

Thank you for this.

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Joy Moore's avatar

I’ll give you a hug. Maybe today.

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Steven Andrus, LCPC's avatar

“Even the plants are fighting” was genius.

Thank you for this beautiful reminder. I also really loved the story of your daughter’s hug at school. We have so much to learn from children. They are little monks.

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