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Rita Mae Root's avatar

Great message....keeping all things in balance

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Marianne Marty's avatar

Your writing is so beautiful and interesting, Michael. Writing + photography is really lovely.

What an interesting summer you've had!

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Michael TenBrink's avatar

Thank you, friend. I miss you! XX

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Emily Backus's avatar

Loved your post, Michael!

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Michael TenBrink's avatar

Grazie!

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Claire Polders's avatar

A beautiful reflection. I’m writing a similar piece and am grappling with the same questions. My happiness and privileges versus other people’s misery. I haven’t finished it because I fail to come to a good conclusion. But perhaps it’s best to admit, like you did, that there is none.

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Andrew Wolfram's avatar

a really moving post!

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Jan DeBoer's avatar

Yay for the famous elm tree! ❤️

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