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Maps's avatar

That was beautiful and rivals any eulogy I've ever heard.

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AG's avatar

It’s a real shame that in the era of livestreaming we’ve stopped producing this type of guy. We need to look for patterns in their mothers to figure out how to recreate them.

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St. Jerome Powell's avatar

need more ex-nuns

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Shua's avatar

Beautifully written, and I laughed numerous times.

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St. Jerome Powell's avatar

STOP IT I'M NOT CRYING, I'LL FIGHT YOU

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Miguelitro's avatar

Thank you for this. The story of Dutch juxtaposed against the narcissistic culture wars of today shows how alienated so many people are from understanding what virtue is.

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Cat Krilov's avatar

You write a lovely sermon, Pastor Some Guy. ❤️

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Some Guy's avatar

I really am leaning into that vibe lately.

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Cat Krilov's avatar

It may be one of those unlooked-for callings that some people seem to fall into. 😘

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Matthew Schinnell's avatar

Cosmopolis, not so much the “next town over” but the cancerous appendage of south Aberdeen.

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Kent White's avatar

This was such a gift! I love how you inspire me to live bigger.

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Tracy Lewis-Currie's avatar

You made me cry....again! So moving with a hopeful message. A story like this is needed in the times we're in right now. Thank you.

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Anna Trombley's avatar

You're finest, most pungent piece yet (imho). What a great character study!

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Kathleen Weber's avatar

🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

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Some Guy's avatar

Thank you ma’am.

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connie's avatar

thank you for capturing this so beautifully. Now I’m wondering who the dutches are in my life.

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Firing Off's avatar

I'd call this a beautiful story but Dutch wouldn't like that.

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