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Suzanne's avatar

Dear Somebody is my favorite read - thank you for all that you share. That Billy Collins poem hit hard as we prep our oldest to fly the nest this year onto university. 💗

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Meera Lee Patel's avatar

Thanks so much for such a high-caliber compliment, Suzanne. This means so much to me.

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Chris La Tray's avatar

Thank you for the support, and the shout out!

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Meera Lee Patel's avatar

Always. Love your work, Chris.

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Alexis Davis's avatar

I love a reminder that I love Billy Collin’s poetry and I love the starting the day with the realization that nothing is going to get done. How great! Thanks for this.

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Meera Lee Patel's avatar

It is oddly freeing! The sitter just called in sick so I'm having another one of those days today. The sun is blooming outside my window, so maybe the baby and I will read poems outside. Not bad. :]

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Becky Simpson's avatar

The letting go section got me. Love reading Dear Somebody on Friday mornings while I lay in bed and Etta is waking up, babbling in her crib the next room over. Cozy moment before I start the day!

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Meera Lee Patel's avatar

I love that I can picture this scene. Love you. <3

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Brieanna Wilkoff's avatar

I've enjoyed all your posts I've read, but this one especially resonated. I've also been working on being more present and accepting each moment as it is. Your words were like a friend holding my hand, and inspiration to keep at it. ❤️

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Meera Lee Patel's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Brieanna. <3

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Mya Dexter's avatar

I regularly get deep joy from your art, your words, what you reveal about yourself. Witnessing your open and love-fuelled path through motherhood is a gift I didn't know I needed until I found you. You have such a beautiful mix of vulnerability and strength, it always moves me.

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Meera Lee Patel's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and responding, Mya. So happy to have you here. <3

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