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Paul Lukas's avatar

Wow. One of your best, Ted — big kudos.

As you can imagine, the object-based focus of this story really speaks to me. If you're willing, I'd love to cross-publish this as a guest entry on Inconspicuous Consumption. No pressure, of course — if you'd rather not, that's fine. But if you like that idea, let's talk.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

I would be honored Paul. I have another object-based thing I’ve been meaning to write you about, but I would love if you cross-posted this.

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David Kirschner's avatar

A story worth sharing, told perfectly. Wonderful writing.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you — always look forward to your takes on these. ITB.

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Lisa Tolin's avatar

I wasn’t ready to cry this early in the morning. So beautiful.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

I'm glad you liked it. Sorry I made you cry.

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Ann H's avatar

Lovely.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you so much, Ann.

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Susan MacNeil, PhD's avatar

So beautiful, she truly brought her love into the light.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you so much, Susan. She really did.

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Jan Moller's avatar

One of your best.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you, Jan! I hope we get to see each other again before too long -- at least, before 43 more years.

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Barbara at Projectkin's avatar

Oh my. I'm just a mess right now. Beautiful. Thank you for taking me there.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you so much for saying so, Barbara. I really appreciate it.

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Katherine's avatar

Wow. A gorgeous tribute. Fantastic, powerful post.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you so much, Katherine.

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Mike Craine's avatar

Grabbed my heart

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you, Mike.

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Alan Stamm's avatar

Such poignant, powerful reflections. That role-reversal cycle has universal resonance, as does the searing new meaning of "the nearer your destination the more you're slip slidin' away."

Masterful, moving storytelling again, Ted.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you as always, Alan.

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Kimberly Elliott's avatar

Beautiful!

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thanks so much, Kim. I was just sitting on the deck looking over at your old house and thinking of childhood.

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Kimberly Elliott's avatar

If only we could go back! ❤️

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Rebecca Harris's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing that.

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Thank you for saying so, Rebecca.

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