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Kind Talk Project's avatar

What a beautiful story! Your characters are so well-developed and relatable. I loved the vivid descriptions of the garden and its transformation. It felt like I was right there with them. The themes of community, hope, and the healing power of nature are woven throughout the story beautifully.

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Marylee Pangman, Author's avatar

Wow, thank you so much! And you are definitely illuminating your mission of positivity with your comment. You’ve started my day with a smile and virtual hug!

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Kind Talk Project's avatar

Aww, thank you Marylee! Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I'm so glad I could start your day on a positive note. Sending you a big virtual hug right back! 🙏💗

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Data Frank's avatar

Beautiful piece.

It reminded me how every story, like every system, starts from something small that grows with care and consistency. We build clarity the same way... layer by layer, until meaning takes root.

Do you think fiction helps us see our own patterns more clearly?

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Susan Glasmann's avatar

Another happy heart story. Amazing what a simple project can become. We never know how far-reaching our actions will become.

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Marylee Pangman, Author's avatar

Thanks for your thoughts Susan! Nice to see you here again.

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Montie Slavin's avatar

I love this one. It reinforces what I know to be true, nothing is ever really lost. Memories and keepsakes go missing at times and eventually find their way out into the light. They may not even return to the in original holder but they find their rightful place. They may find a new keeper and a new home but they persevere. Continuity and a cosmic consciousness persevere.

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Marylee Pangman, Author's avatar

That's a great belief Montie and something to lean into.

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Klara Cserny's avatar

Beautiful story. Thank you.

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