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Tabitha McDuffee's avatar

I want this to be a whole book.

Dana Tanaro Britt's avatar

"It seemed a laugh light enough to fly over the fence he’d been building around himself and settle on his shoulder."-- Sigh...this is exquisite.

James Shaw's avatar

You have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Jane Hinrichs's avatar

It is lovely. Wish there was more!

Liv Ross's avatar

I thought you said this was fiction...

Sam Jolman's avatar

That line about “one shoe always missing the other…” dang. This is really good writing John. Love it! As it were, eros arrows. Ha!

Lisa T. Bergren's avatar

I cried and smiled a little. Thanks, John.

Lisa T. Bergren's avatar

It's actually Tim. I just get inundated with subscription details...

Laura B.'s avatar

So good, John! A nice little stop [Gap] for me this morning (see what I did there?)

Brent Bill's "Holy Ordinary"'s avatar

Lovely, simply lovely.

Barbara Pickut's avatar

This feels like part of a larger story. I hope you write it. I’d like to spend more time with these people.

Anita Palmer's avatar

More. Give us more.

Susan Mulder's avatar

More, please, sir...

carrie becker's avatar

I'd read the novel!