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Kate Morgan Reade's avatar

Aw, such a delightful diversion, thank you! Just the ticket to step outside one's environment for a quick bit of whimsy.😊 I adore chickadees; my daughter's first word was "dee-dee" while watching them on the bird feeder.💕

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

I am so glad you liked it, Kate! Especially glad you're fond of chickadees too. They're such pert and curious little fellows! 🥰

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jm_rives ( they/ them )'s avatar

What a sweet watercolor!

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you!!

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Diane’s Blue Forum 👩‍💻's avatar

Sweet!

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you, Diane and thank you, too, for all the Substack posts and replies you make that keep the tone so much more civil here. 🥰🤗

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Diane’s Blue Forum 👩‍💻's avatar

Thanks, J.L. Sullens. Civility is important; lack of it was why I exited Facebook! 😍💚💙💜

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh Judy, this is so beautiful - both the words and the artwork! An absolute delight of a post. 😊

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it and appreciate your response to it! ❤

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

😘

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Loved this story!! Nice bird drawing too!! All of it was so pleasant!! Thank you!!! 💚💚💚

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you and big Hugs!!

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BmG's avatar

I just realized you did that! 🥰

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Big hugs to you too!!!!!! 💚💚💚💚

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Tim's avatar

What a delightful story. Your humility prevented you from adding that you also gave honor to your friend with your lovely drawing.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

I appreciate your kindness and your time to read my work, Tim.

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Megan Youngmee's avatar

I love this sweet exchange and I very much feel the same.. Here in Peru they call it Ayni- right reciprocity between all beings. Big hug

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

I love that! Thank you!

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Sandy S's avatar

Coming to your post a little late here in July but loving it all the same. A wonderful little treasure to always enjoy just like the chickadees who cluster and dee dee dee to all who will listen.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Anytime is a good time for short stories in my estimation! Welcome to my Substack, Sandy!

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Sandy S's avatar

And thank you for following me and joining my Substack, too. I hope to get it off the ground later this summer. I thought you might enjoy this special post by Bill Davison and perhaps to share with Sue, too.

https://open.substack.com/pub/billdavison/p/hope-in-a-hawk-moth?r=2l04ge&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&comments=true

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

That was a good essay. Thank you for sharing it. I did pass the link in to Sue. She agreed it is good. As I'm sure you noticed from our writings we are both enduring seekers for the things that make us hopeful. Thank you again!

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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

A true feel-good story. So beautiful. Thanks so much.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you for reading it! 🤗

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

I hope you might also like 'Behind the Register' and 'Just a Life.'

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Liz Gauffreau's avatar

Thank you for this uplifting story! It put a smile on my face.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

🥰 Thank you and thank you for reading it!

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Liz Gauffreau's avatar

You’re welcome! It was an enjoyable interlude in my day.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Was your mother Helen Falmer?

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Do you read Heather Cox Richardson and Joyce Vance here on Substack?

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We certainly understand that!

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My wife and I are in Washington state since 2011 having moved from Oklahoma to escape the bigotry there.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Glad to hear that! Are you still in Missouri?

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That's understandable.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

I'm very sorry to learn of your losses. Hard to have lost so many is so short a span.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

I met you when you were very young in MO. Btw our tribe spelled our last name Sullens.

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