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John Schmidt's avatar

A lovely poem. I think many share those emotions.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, John. Appreciate the comment and your readership.

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Robert Leonard's avatar

As I read this, I felt you reaching out your hand to help me up...

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Robert. There have been so many people there for me along the way, helping me take that step and move forward.

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Ralph Rosenberg's avatar

Thanks Suzanne. I know other members of your family and local area, having been your local legislator for 13 years in the 80's and 90's. . Good for retired people to try new paths.

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peg lonnquist's avatar

Agree with John. Beautifully stated- and everyone is there now and then.

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Terry Slinde's avatar

You have a gift that touches my heart.

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Ralph Rosenberg's avatar

I read your words as an offering of humanity of nature more than a petition. Speaking of nature, please consider sharing the location of your photo. I am always looking for inspirational paths--literally and metaphorically.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thanks for all you have done. Should have said that to begin with!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

I love that comment, Ralph. The location of the photo is a not a real road or public path but a farm lane adjacent to a field at my mom's farm. We walk there frequently. If you are looking for inspirational paths in Central Iowa, I recommend the nature and bike trails that go from Maxwell all the way to Woodward, and also the Chichaqua trail starting in Baxter or the Chichaqua bottoms by Cambridge -- beautiful.

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Terry Slinde's avatar

Wonderful, meaningful and Healing word for one sharing a fellow path more often

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you so much, Terry. Deeply appreciated.

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Sharon Goldford's avatar

I really appreciate the writing and all of the pertinent information. N

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Sharon Goldford's avatar

I really enjoy all of the articles and the work being done. Thank you.

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Sharon Goldford's avatar

Suzanna, thank you. This was beautiful and so appropriate for what so many of us are feeling.

Sharon Goldford

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Sharon. This petition is applicable for the world right now in addition to so many personally. I appreciate you reading and commenting. It means a lot.

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Terry Slinde's avatar

Thank you

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