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Polly Lyman's avatar

OK, a little misty here . Great story!

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John Maguire's avatar

Lovely seasonal piece :)

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Rhoda Levitt's avatar

Don it is your mellow voice and theatrical delivery that gives this story

heartfelt tears.

Rhoda🥰

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Vickie Newman's avatar

Man, you sure know how to make this reader cry! Thanks for sharing this poignant tale...I love your writing.

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Martha Babcock's avatar

I enjoy every single piece you post, but especially this one today! Merry Christmas to all of you and yours,

Martha B

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Paul A. London's avatar

Brought tears to my eyes. 'looks like I'm not the only one.

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Carey Winfrey's avatar

Very nice as usual. And a Merry Christmas to all.

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donald morrison's avatar

Thanks, Martha. Our best to you as well.

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donald morrison's avatar

I was coming down with a cold. Maybe I'll keep it.

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donald morrison's avatar

Many thanks, Polly. Misty in a good way, I hope.

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donald morrison's avatar

And our very best to you and yours.

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donald morrison's avatar

Indeed!

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Malcolm Spitalnick's avatar

Christmas is not my holiday, Mr. M.

Beautiful, quietly aflame Chanukah menorahs are my history.

But this tale here applies to all of us:

Wouldn't it be wondrous if all our stories could

have that ending of "...love, forgiveness, and joy?"

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