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What he said. At some point, we want something more than we fear something. It would seem now is not that time.

Mom, Your name sake, there is no sadness like the one of wishing you could enjoy her in an earthly way. She would please your soul. Maybe she does. I feel she has gotten the best of both of us, you and me, and much of our least effective parts have been filtered out. You know that quiet knowing smile you have? When she achieves, smile that smile. Because you've never doubted it. That is who this gal is. Her friends were telling her how much weight she has gained. It's true, she has. You know what she said? It doesn't matter what I weigh, it only matters how strong I am. How amazing is that, for a female teen with an absent father no less? Yeah, I know. Your mom, right? Your mom had that way about her? Her namesake, too. The beauty that emanates from her face! She is of your gene pool. Her face is familiar. We know this face. It lights up and I see generations, I see cousins, I see people I have never met. They all are there, bringing their warmth and their love with them and shining in her light. Thank you Mom. You have shaped your grandchildren. They are sun and moon, corporal embodiment of all that is and all that can be. Space has no limits when writ on their faces, I could watch those faces and see planets never before known, slip between time so that it folds upon itself, me still absorbed in their faces, traveling the universe. You taught me how to love, Mom, and I tried it. I tried it with these two, and it worked! All love and faith and constancy, and they will do the rest. Gosh dang it all I miss you.

And be careful...

Thank goodness people have spoken out - the Governor of Washington state, Senator McCain, the universities of Michigan and Northeastern. I have anxiety over it; have to bury my head so I can sleep.

Witty! Terrible regulators undermine my patriotism. ( not true) WITTY

The number of people in Washington DC was largest or close to largest march in DC, ever. DC handled it well.

So, what, you expected me to sell myself to you? Why would I do that? Quiet competence is the gem that shines long after the sparklers have turned cold.

A great piece of strategery

Trusted representatives elected able directors. PLACE

Guys ramble on on Mondays. WOMEN

Bend over, or bump shoulders. SCRAP

Other friends found elderberries revolting. SCANT

Got rough edges after that! CARED

Loving. Speechless afterwards. Well done from every perspective.

Yay I was hoping to find such a thread as this. Couldn't find a URL image. Hmm. Natural Born Heroes, by Christopher McDougall. Despite its title, makes the point that heroism is a skill, not a virtue. As in Born to Run, vivid vignettes underpinned by biochemistry and biomechanics. Fascinating.

Mozart's 4 horn concertos, Dennis Brain, soloist.

My mom also was the glue, and in her cancer years she taught me how to let go. We visited her former home, where she lived when she met my father, and standing right there in front of it, it meant nothing. She held my new baby, and it made her smile. (My children miss her smell - interesting pack animals we are). Mom held this infant and loved her but in sort of a detached way. When she decided to stop the fight, she said the pain was too much. And, that she wanted to see her mother. I've never forgotten that, how she wanted to be comforted, to connect with home. How could I want anything different for her? Quite against her intentions, my mom changed my thoughts forever on what I want from a husband. She served all of us. We were devoted to her. But did any of us get to that place where we held her in the net of our love? I don't think so, and I don't think we could have. I read your posts IAG and you give that to your mom. It really is beautiful.

The intimacy you have maintained during this time is beautiful and brave. You have been a great gift to your mom, and a comfort.

Crazy lady is not going! SLUMP

Fences. Impressive as a literary work and a piece that holds up to contemplation. I liked moonlight better.

Been even luckier loving you. WHERE

Patrons leave after that evening. TOUCH