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Benjamin's avatar

Your normal little stories usually bring a sense of joy, since that is at the root of why you share most of them, but this one was extra special. Shoutout to E for being the source of such a feelgood gesture!

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Gary Trujillo's avatar

This was a nice thing to read this morning with my coffee. Cheers.

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James L. Gilbert's avatar

What a sweet gesture Paul and what a great looking centenarian.

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Mike's avatar

This is really lovely, and a wonderful idea from E. Thanks for sharing, Paul.

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Bob Andrews's avatar

Well done Paul, and E. Blessings to your Mom. And this reminds me that a trip to my parents plot is overdue

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William F. Yurasko's avatar

Maybe I need to plant some ivy at my parents' site and start doing this...

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ron taylor's avatar

you're a good son Paul. (this should surprise no one.)

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Laurie's avatar

I loved reading this and loved seeing a picture of your beautiful jeans-wearing mother. If I live to be 100 I hope I look like her. Zei gezunt.

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Ebin Sandler's avatar

Beautiful, Paul. ❤️

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Jack's avatar

Great story. Also happy to hear that you have great longevity genetics!

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Ted Anthony's avatar

Perfect glimpse of the inconspicuous and the eternal.

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Mrs. Guy's avatar

So good, Paul and E. I love a good trip to the cemetery, and the sentiment of the ivy? Mwah!

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Martin Hick's avatar

I have to get to the cemetery.

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Gene Frey's avatar

Lovely piece. I think I know what I'm doing this weekend.

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Art Salatto's avatar

God bless your mom - she looks amazing!

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Flávia de Souza Hermeto's avatar

Love this... And please, tell your mother her hair is beautiful!!

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