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Thank you for this beautiful essay Devin. You get to the essence of things. Much appreciated. Yours, Dorianne

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So beautifully you show that bewilderment at the gone-ness of a loved one, how it seems they just have to still be there: "I kept thinking that Nancy might be around the corner somewhere, in another room filled with light still inside the house." Thank you as always.

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May 15, 2023Liked by Devin Kelly

" to be forgiven as often as we can for our failings and our inconsistencies " and yet to carry all those people (in their glory!) in our arms as the the trees carry their fallen neighboring trees. The work of many mothers and fathers is entwined in our lives. thanks

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May 14, 2023Liked by Devin Kelly

Thank you so much for this splendid introduction to Dorianne Laux on Mother's Day. Grateful for your insights.

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I teared up reading this. Thank you. Bless you :')

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