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That was one of the funniest things I've read in forever. No metaphors, no literary devices...

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Thank you, Tracy!

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Oh, Chris .... I laughed until I cried. And your husband said it all: "This thing is just writing itself." MARVELOUS!

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I'm so glad you enjoyed! Thanks, Jeanne!

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“It was like spotting a leprechaun.” Didn’t see that coming.

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My fave line, too.

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thanks!

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Amazing. Can't wait for the short film to come out.

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I'll keep you posted! xx

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As someone who knows I will probably never get my mother out of her house I'm cheering you on from over here. What an epic, loving, hilarious, maddening thing you are doing. Bravo!

Sari, you bring us the best people, I swear. Thank you.

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❤️❤️❤️

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Thanks, Asha!

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This was surprisingly suspenseful as well as funny. A delight to read.

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Suspenseful! Thank you!

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Loved this -- you and your husband are the caring children every mother dreams of.

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Aw, shucks. Thanks, Bette. xx

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...soon to be a major motion picture! LOVED this!

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thank you! x

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I love this so much 🥲 can’t wait for the book (no pressure)

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Ha! Ok, you got it. xx

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I've got a similar story in reverse. Coming from CA to Shokan, NY to assist with the care of my 94 year old Dad. So many obstacles but also wonderful surprises. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks, Jen!

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Literary catnip for cat lovers! Thanks for a great read!

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Thank you!

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Thank you, Chris. I haven't laughed this hard in ages.

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thank you!

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One of the best stories I’ve had the pleasure to read!

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yay! thank you.

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Hilarious and poignant. I stay with my 92-yo mother every other week and it’s frustrating what with her failing memory. She, alas, has neither cat nor dog, the companionship of which would help her tremendously.

I’m glad the kitty is happy.

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The pets are so important! Thanks, Teri.

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I need to call out how sly your Mom is looking in all those photos, even over breakfast: Clearly she is up to something...

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That’s hysterical. And you’re SO RIGHT! She’s sly. 💕

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I loved this 😻 You have a way with words!

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Why, thank you!

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