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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

“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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

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

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Suspenseful! Thank you!

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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

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

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thank you! x

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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

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

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Thank you!

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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

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

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thank you!

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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

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

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yay! thank you.

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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

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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Oct 18, 2023Liked by Chris Wells, Sari Botton

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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Oct 16, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Chris Wells

I loved this 😻 You have a way with words!

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Why, thank you!

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