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Bea's avatar

What a beautiful essay that so eloquently summarized the state is the world right now. I love your writing justice. And your mom is certainly a special, spunky soul!

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

Thank you! We used to call my mom's style "Tinkerpunk". She's kind of grown out of that which is lovely to behold, but she is still a wild woman, and wise one, too.

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Jann  Dolk's avatar

Beautifully expressed Justice and I love the photo. October was my hardest month from 1970 to 1986. Then it became my best. One thing is certain, change happens.

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

Yes, change: the only constant.

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Cole Thorne's avatar

Mommy’s are the best . I always miss mine when she goes tooooo

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

I know you love your mommy, too! She is cool.

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Cynthia Lee's avatar

I have been experiencing that feeling of being in an alternate universe often this year. Family talking about things that happened in the past that didn't happen to me. Odd moments when I know I just slipped into a space that isn't my normal reality. I am very glad to hear someone else is experiencing timeline slips, even if the experience is different from mine.

As always, moving love filled written thoughts. Thank you.

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Justice Bartlett's avatar

I have it quite it a bit. It is visceral and I can sometimes feel a 'jump' when I pay attention to certain 'threads' and sensations in my belly. I believe timelines are choice-points, and sometimes we can shift them.

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