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Karen Milioto's avatar

"and this, I think, is the fruit of parenthood, this shared enjoyment of beautiful things." What a beautiful read.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thanks, Karen.

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Adrienne Morris's avatar

The Stable Song inspired a part in one of my novels. 🩵. Loved this essay. My father used to take us to concerts--KISS, U2 and Duran Duran. Lol. Music lit my father up. You brought back good memories

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

That's so cool.

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Seth Haines's avatar

I love this. And I love GAI.

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PreetamDas's avatar

love ❤️ "...the quiet countryside hunkers down under the October rain..."

"...and this, I think, is the fruit of parenthood, this shared enjoyment of beautiful things."

Shawn, thank you for sharing, these "beams of light", it matters. Shine on.

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susie's avatar

What a wonderful read.

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