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Another essay that elicits some reflection. Thank you.

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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment!

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You're welcome.

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What an insightful look at what's happening these days.... loved the photos!

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Thanks, Jim! It's one of my favorite parts of writing. I usually get lost combing through vintage photos. Another world.

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Hey Jenna,

Your waning summer reflections are a timely feast for the soul. Keep searching for the truth; it's great fun for us regular readers! I'm sure the people that should care about you think you are quite special (read: super amazing!). Any more adoration than that and you may end up face down in a hot tub.

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I think you're on to it about the changing seasons, longer afternoon shadows, and the first turning of leaves (at least here in Minnesota) that urges contemplation. Time marches on. Thank you for reading through my zig-zag writing. I always figure the latest one is the one where everyone will jump ship! But, I have an aversion to hot tubs, so maybe there's hope for me yet.

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I truly appreciate your writing. All we can ultimately do is be true to ourselves and accountable to God. Everything you write causes me to think and reflect. Hail to the Square Peg Society.

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Thanks a lot, Will. It means a lot. Much of the time I feel like I'm out in the wilderness talking to myself, so feedback is nice to hear, especially such kind words. And I'll punch my ticket to that club. But then I remember the old Groucho Marx quote about clubs...haha.

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Jenna,

“I wished to be special to something and someone.” Your wish came true! You are special to many – your family I’m sure & the people who look forward to reading your essays that you have yet to physically meet. Your essays are much more than rambling written thoughts. Your writings are like a deep mine with veins of gold that reaches into the subliminal core of the human experience. We sincerely appreciate the little gems you share. We are all richer for your time & efforts.

Thank you, please continue to write…

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I appreciate the kindness and support very much. I suppose I can’t control how anyone takes me or my writing — all I can do is be and keep trying to stay on a path that brings me closer to truth. Everyone who reads and comments helps us all get there or at least nearer to it. Thank you for this.

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I enjoyed this read very much, Jenna.

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Thank you, James. I appreciate your taking the time to read my work.

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This landed on me with a thud. Any normal person should see himself in it. Both eye and object. Jenna, as long as there is sense to be made, and a soul to wrangle it, I expect you to do it. If you stop, why, so help me .. you just better not.

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What wonderfully kind words. Your generosity amazes me.

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Had never really noticed the lyrics of that song before. (I never really got into Dylan.)

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It's never too late to explore, David!

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Yes, spiritual liberation is where true freedom is found. "So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law." Galatians 5:1

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Inspiring verse. Thank you for sharing it here, and of course for reading Jeff.

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It is my pleasure to read your excellent writing!

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Once again, you have me blushing. I am deeply humbled. Thank you.

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Rich, rewarding read. You are to be commended for this effort to capture an insight so vast and so fleeting.

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Well, I try. Mostly fail but I do try my best. Thank you, sir.

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Free at last!

Email soon

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Yes!

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Thank you. I apologize for the too long time between.

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