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Meg's avatar

It is heart-wrenching to pick up and move across the country to almost everything new. I am glad you have joined a writers' group, and look forward to reading your new experiences. Best wishes to you and Ann on your adventure.

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Fred First's avatar

Thanks for traveling with us, we are about to pass through the wormhole that will spit us out the other side. Who knows what we might find!

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David Jenkins's avatar

I have appreciated your writing through the years and look forward to following you as you move to Missouri. I hope Missouri has good cloud formations as we enjoy in the New River Valley.

from AI:

Beneath the azure sky, I gaze in awe,

At clouds that drift and dance with gentle grace.

Their shapes transform, a fleeting, silent draw,

A canvas painted in the vast, blue space.

Soft whispers of the wind, they twist and turn,

From dragons fierce to castles in the air.

In every form, new wonders I discern,

A fleeting art that’s delicate and rare.

The sun’s embrace, it casts a golden hue,

On billowed peaks and valleys far below.

In quiet moments, peace and joy renew,

As clouds parade in nature’s gentle show.

In watching clouds, my spirit finds its rest,

A simple joy that fills my heart with zest.

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Kathy Barron's avatar

I chuckled at what you saw in your cloud photo. And I gazed for a long time at the beautiful photo of your old home. The paths and the bridge over the creek especially charmed me. I hope you find beautiful things to photograph in Missouri!

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Kathy's avatar

Having moved frequently, I know the three Ps: parse, pack and purge. The reward at the end was the exploration of new surroundings, fluffing the new nest, and taking that first settling sigh at the end of the final chore. So much to miss…more to see. Looking forward to hearing more.

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Nate First's avatar

Not many lions in MO, but plenty of tigers. Come ON already!

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randall wells's avatar

Yo, Fred. It was your writing that brought us together! Your column in the Floyd Press. Randall

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cate kerr's avatar

Fred, I shall certainly meet you on the other side, and I look forward to it!

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