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Kevin D. LeMaster's avatar

I just turned 60. They had a party at a local park with all of my kids and all of my sisters there. It was joyous and a little sad, knowing this may be the last time I see one of my sisters. She is 78 and had some bad eye problems so driving is no longer an option for her. I’ll take the joy though anytime I can.

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Here’s to taking the joy when we can get it. Happy Birthday, Kevin!

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Cheryl Byrne's avatar

Tajin on the rim of a bloody mary is also wonderful—especially if it’s made with tequila. There’s a name for that I know. Well I don’t know, clearly!

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Oooh!

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Inez Ribustello's avatar

I think it's called a Bloody Maria!!

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Marianna Marlowe's avatar

I'm trying to get butterflies to come to my garden, so I planted (well, the gardener planted) milkweed and yarrow to add to the butterfly bushes he planted some years ago. Last year I saw one butterfly, this year so far two gorgeous ones! So I'm excited. I remember as a girl going outside with my mason jar to "catch butterflies" and coming back with several. Now a single sighting is a thing of joy.

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Kate Mapother's avatar

I learn so much about strengthening my joy muscles from you. You’re joy yoga, Mag. So helpful in these ick times. Love you friend. xo

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

A gentle reminder. Your recommending my stack to your readers could be an enormous help. Please consider.

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Inez Ribustello's avatar

Margaritas with Tajin rims are only my second favorite to Palomas with a Tajin rim!

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Jerry Grinstead's avatar

Thank you for bringing back memories of Ohio. Cedar Point is where our class went for our Senior trip (Grandview). I wrote my first poem on the drive from cedar Point to Columbus. I’d like to get back to Columbus in August to hear the cicadas in the trees and watch the fireflies at night from the porch swing. But, can I handle the humidity? I don’t know. Thanks again and I love your books of poetry and prose.

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