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Sara Bannerman's avatar

"We want to connect, but instead, we make it weird." Ugh. Right to the heart.

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Kate Gaston's avatar

Not a day goes by, Sara, not a day. Today was no exception.

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Victress Hitchcock's avatar

I feel like I have just been outed! "We long for a mutual meeting of the mind and heart, but too often we come away from our conversations cringing." A perfect description of what happens when I feel I have gone too far, exposed too much of myself, asked too much of the other. Thank you, Kate.

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Kate Gaston's avatar

I'm delighted to hear I'm not the only one who feels this way! Thanks for reading and commenting!

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Katy Bowser Hutson's avatar

This makes me even happier to be friends. I made it past the gauntlet of bed, sweatpants, and coffee!

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Kate Gaston's avatar

I'd follow you anywhere, Katy Hutson.

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Daniel Shepherd's avatar

Love this. — Also been trying to get a kindred wife, daughter, son, or dog, to watch Green Gables with me all month.

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Kate Gaston's avatar

The problem is REAL. This school year, I am determined to read Anne of Green Gables aloud to my daughter. I feel negligent for letting it go this long...

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