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Kim's avatar

As an only child, I can only imagine what a big family is like. My mother was fragile tho, having had polio as a teenager. I enjoy reading about your past. It’s so different from mine which makes it fascinating!

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

That really is the essence of reading and writing do you think? To exchange experiences.

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daleleelife101's avatar

I'm here with you, and for a long moment I was there with you in the past, caught up already in the stories you conjure... so yes to angels, ghosts and magic.

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Kate Chiconi's avatar

This gave me shivers, I feel a strong echo of my own wild and Catholic-parented childhood.... Beautifully written and descriptive.

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Thank you Kate!! I am so glad! Lovely to see you over here!

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Janet's avatar

Wonderful. McHardy House is now a boutique hotel, which looks gorgeous. X

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Yes I saw that in my research - isn't that wonderful! I look froward to taking a peek next time I go to Napier! Thank you so much for reading and the comment, Janet!

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Charlotte Rains Dixon, MFA's avatar

I'm so happy you are writing these stories down, Celi. Fabulous!

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Thank you Charlotte - I feel the juices flowing!! It felt like rain after a drought!

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Charlotte Rains Dixon, MFA's avatar

Best feeling ever.

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Thank you so much Deb! And thank you for coming over to support me on this new platform. Now I look forward to next Mondays story!

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