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DaMonica Boone's avatar

I’m late (and finally catching up on here), but this was beautiful! I’m going to think on Violet’s mom name, but I miss you and Storm King! It’s such the perfect way to spend a fall day.

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kamaria's avatar

Ty & miss you too! I def have to go back in the Spring and prepare to be there the whole day.

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Tashay Green-Meeks's avatar

This is a lovely post, KG. Thank you for sharing. Datrianna and I went to Spain the day after the election and it was incredible. We got to do what you describe above, just be in the world and seek joy. Play, laugh and be silly in the streets, enjoy the things in life that no one can take from you or control.

We all deserve these moments and spaces so I’m glad you had yours ❤️

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kamaria's avatar

Thanks, Tashay. I'm glad y'all were able to do that far, far away. And I need to get your download of the trip. Here's to more moments like this 🥂

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Martina Abrahams Ilunga's avatar

I love how you and your friends found your own way to process and grieve, it’s a beautiful thing to have a village like that. And this scene w Violet and Anne was so sweet. I remember being SO EXCITED for my first job and my mom driving me to the mall so I could ask for applications… today’s passage brought me back. Idk if I’ve read enough to know mom’s vibe to suggest a name, but Lynn popped in my head.

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kamaria's avatar

Martina! I'm glad I did too. It was chaotic but needed. There's something about that first job. I really thought I was doing something. Lynn def feels closer so I'll add to the list. In my next post I'll share all the names people sent too. Thank you for reading!

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Martina Abrahams Ilunga's avatar

😂 really doing something is right! Felt so grown

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Datrianna Green-Meeks's avatar

This was affirming and inspiring!

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kamaria's avatar

Thank you, friend!

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