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Ren Powell's avatar

Thank you! It is a gift to know that it touched you, Minka.

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Leslie Fuquinay Miller's avatar

Beautiful, as always. Of course, I heard all the songs in my head and loved the memory that "Attention must be paid" triggered.

As I comment, two hawks just flew over my house, squealing at each other. We have juncos and woodpeckers, bluejays and cardinals, nuthatches and wrens. This morning is the quietest I've heard in years. I think you would like a cup of coffee in my backyard.

But America is not the place to be unless you're a bird.

I hope you get to run by summer's end and that spring comes sooner than you think. We're do about five inches of snow on Tuesday. I can't bear the thought.

Thanks for the words. xo

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Ren Powell's avatar

xo My heart breaks for America right now. And am hoping there is some solace in your backyard. AND I wish very much I could spend a morning there with you!

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kenne's avatar

Ren, What a touching essay -- very poetic. There is so much to love in your words. Words like, "When you look closely at nature, it always offers hope." Thank you for your words.

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Ren Powell's avatar

Thank you, Kenne. It always makes me happy to see that you've read. I'm glad this one touched you.

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SB Wright 🇦🇺's avatar

Yes. This one has hit me, Ren. So much of my life changed in the last two years.

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Ren Powell's avatar

I hope that you find some joy in all the changes.

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Richard Jeffrey Newman's avatar

This is just lovely, Ren.

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Ren Powell's avatar

Thank you, Richard. How nice to see you here!

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Richard Jeffrey Newman's avatar

I've been lurking for a while. I'm actually moving my newsletter over to Ghost, though I plan to hang out here and read other newsletters and share notes and such. I'm trying to get back into the swing of participating more, but I haven't quite founds my rhythm yet.

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Ren Powell's avatar

Let me know when you are set up over there!

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Andrew Jazprose Hill's avatar

Beautiful writing like this can only come from beautiful thoughts. It was a pleasure to read your poignant, poetic, and in its way, spiritual piece. Here’s to swift healing and more beautiful contemplation.

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Ren Powell's avatar

What a kind thing to say! Thank you. It means more than you know, because sometimes I don't take the time to really appreciate the beauty that surrounds my life, even as I am considering it!

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