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Andee Scarantino's avatar

That last little story, though. Brought me tears. (A uncommon thing to do, my friend.)

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David Marlow's avatar

You hope when you share something from the heart it will impact people in a similar way. I know you understand that as a writer yourself. Thank you for sharing that with me. 🙏🏻

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Ana-Maria Ignat-Berget's avatar

I think I will start this tradition in my family too!

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David Marlow's avatar

Splendid! We’ve done it with our grandkids as well.

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Diane Wyzga's avatar

P.S. Sto Lat! David, As my people sing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14kApBJuEN4

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David Marlow's avatar

My first ever Polish birthday wish!

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Diane Wyzga's avatar

May you live 100 years in good health!

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Diane Wyzga's avatar

Poetry

Stories

Faith, family, friends

Potlucks

Coming together

Protecting

Defending

Supporting

Beauty

as together as ever we were and can be

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Teyani Whitman's avatar

Your Mother clearly has a great heart..💞

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David Marlow's avatar

🙏🏻

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CeeBee's avatar

Happy birthday David

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David Marlow's avatar

Thank you! It was a great day all around.

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Ana-Maria Ignat-Berget's avatar

Happy birthday, beautiful human! How wonderful to be in such great company with your granddaughters.

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David Marlow's avatar

I know right?! They are such fun. I’m blessed.

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Steven Buehler's avatar

Always a great read, David, but really enjoyed today. Thank you, learned a lot.

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David Marlow's avatar

Thank you Steve. Sometimes certain ones hit a little harder or go a bit deeper. Glad to hear this one did that for you.

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Arnaly Arriaga Blanco's avatar

I know exactly what you’re talking about. I’m the November baby of my house and my mom and two brothers would be in February. The difference is that for some reason, I became the one in charge of making birthday cakes. So, after 3 cakes in a row, I didn’t want to see another cake until my dad’s birthday in July, or mine. 🤣 What a beautiful picture of you and your wife! Happy Sunday and always thank you for the great life inspiration.

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JJ Vega's avatar

There's a lot of hysteria and fear right now in the collective consciousness. There's also stuff like this incredible find from the Smithsonian, something unimaginable even a few decades ago in the arc of human history. I appreciate the hope and progress it represents.

Thank you for sharing - and happy birthday?

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David Marlow's avatar

Thank you for the birthday wishes. Glad this provided a glimmer of what's possible. 🙏🏻

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