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I love that you wrote a poem! And I love the poem, so much. I feel very exuberant about it all.

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Oct 20, 2021Liked by Courtney Martin

Patty Griffin! Romare Bearden! Bonnie Raitt! Thanks for sharing Courtney.

I love the sizzle sound when the waves are receding through the stones on shore.

I love peanut butter and banana on raisin toast EVERY morning.

I love the sound of my son's smile in his voice when we talk on the phone.

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Peanut butter was a major omission from this list. SO glad you rightfully added it to the mix. And I love the idea of a SOUND of a smile.

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Oct 20, 2021Liked by Courtney Martin

I loved listening to, and reading this poem at the same time. It forced me to slow down, savor your words, live the echoes of your experiences, and be in the moment of nostalgia with you. Thank you for sharing.

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Keeping this forever.

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Oct 20, 2021Liked by Courtney Martin

I love this list!

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Oct 20, 2021Liked by Courtney Martin

“Yo, I play my enemies like a game of chess…” I think I will be able to recite this verse on my deathbed. Thank you for this poem this morning, this invitation to remember all the things I love. 💓

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Courtney! I loved this so much, both yours and Alex's, that I'm continuing the chain in my own newsletter. I'll send you the link once it goes out this afternoon. It's very long, so I didn't want to put it here. AND I did audio for the first time. You inspired so much goodness for me this week!

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