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Wonderful tribute! I'd forgotten what an extraordinary glass-ceiling-breaker Justice O'Connor was in her time, and then what a huge impact she had on the Supreme Court and jurisprudence across the country. An MVP American, for sure.

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Thanks, Chuck. What a powerhouse she was! Her impact is still felt in a myriad of ways.

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Thank you for your perspective on such an important figure. Your insight is an important contribution.

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Thanks, Julie! Her death got me thinking about a lot of other female leaders who paved the way. You are also a trailblazer!

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Dec 3, 2023Liked by Suzanna de Baca

Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Suzanna. Justice O'Connor's life can be a model for all of us. She was a strong, intelligent woman who kept her head down with her eyes and her mind on the task whether is was rustling cattle in service to her family on the ranch, serving in the Arizona Senate, or serving on the Supreme Court. The operative words here are about serving. She had the soul of a servant.

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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Suzanna de Baca

Perfect tribute! Thanks.

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Thank you, Peg!

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Suzanna, the phrase "Rest in Power" is beautiful, as is this entire poem. Thank you.

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Thank you, Diane! She was a powerhouse for sure.

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Thank you so much, Lillian! I appreciate your comment.

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Terrific tribute to a woman who broke through the glass ceiling and wasn’t afraid to change her mind.

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