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😇 You keep those. I still have my kids' from 50+ years ago.

Thank you very much @jotakrevs and @curangel. The support is very encouraging. I'm glad you enjoyed my introduction to Mr. Cat...he just scratched me again!! :))

It's a movie that talks about the illusion of total independence, and the true weight of human relationships, That's a kernel of wisdom I would expect from someone twice your age. You rarely disappoint,

Nice to see a review of this classic, which I saw when the movie first came out. It would be hard to explain to someone watching the movie today how revolutionary this movie was at the time. I don't understand

😇 Best laid plans 🌺

I haven't seen a night sky like that since I was young, and lived in the country. Now I live in the suburbs and we don't have a lot of light pollution, so I do see stars. Last night it was wonderful. We

I usually avoid 'popular' movies. I look for edgy stuff, if I want it to be memorable. Last night I came across "Power of the Dog". Some people might find it disturbing...that's the point. Jesse

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In my case, there was abuse. We ran from him, my mother with us in tow. He was a violent man. One would hope that in time he repented. But when I was 18 he was asked (by my brother) to provide a social

Oh wow, @justclickindiva! So much truth here. The picture is arresting. Even before I read the narrative I was moved. I agree. How can a child or parent, endure an estrangement? I've seen parents do it

I like that you approach the launch of your creative enterprise with a business sense. This is quite exciting. I have never used a book designer (probably why my books never took off), but I never imagined

Thank you. I've withdrawn the HBD from savings. I hope (?)it then becomes liquid Hive. At that point I hope (?) I can convert to Hive. If not, maybe I'll just give whatever it is slowly as gifts to other

Strays are a problem. I have two children (now adults) who are like that. They must rescue every animal in distress, without regard to their safety. People in the area know this and call my children when

OK, so I read the story, and I thank you. I thank you for the sensitivity. For the insight. For the craft. I thank you for the moments of grace that you offered by introducing me to a twelve-year-old survivor.

I haven't read your story yet...just the postscript. Hallelujah! OMG, it's becoming a form of visual abuse. These are so formulaic, so transparently syntheses of other people's thoughts. It hurts my eyes.

As for whether children can rise above the effects of bad parenting, I think that the state of utter perfection I have somehow managed to attain, is proof positive that they can. So, I'll confess now that

it was less unacceptable and controversial It is my curse to be a student of history. Once you know something you can't 'unknow' it. The British were well aware, and there was controversy. This excerpt

I think cat person's like this kind of relationships No!😅 I want a sweet cat, a cat that snuggles and purrs. But this is the cat I have, so this is the cat I love. It is his nature. He was rescued from