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Oct 14Liked by Orli Auslander

What a lovely story, Orli, and beautifully told. I would happily take that picture of "A day in the park, with birds" and give it pride of place in my living room, as a reminder. We all have to start somewhere. I did not start writing fiction until I was 79...

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Writing fiction at 79 - fantastic and inspiring!

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Oct 14Liked by Orli Auslander

You showed kindness to a little girl and inspired her. You witnessed a little girl speak up for herself. Dad could make art at home with Isabella. It's up to them now. You did a mitzvah.

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Oct 14Liked by Orli Auslander

Lovely, uplifting story. Thank you for it.

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you don't WANT to make art, you ARE MAKING art. So stop it! Wishing the Auslanders' an art-filled New Year.

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Never enough for an addict. Wishing you the same, plus a shitload of laughter.

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Oct 14Liked by Orli Auslander

I'm reminded every time I see something of yours why I adore you.

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What a lovely thing to read. The feeling is entirely mutual.

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Ah, nothing like performing a Good Deed and feeling guilty and inadequate about it nonetheless! My Calvinistic upbringing rejoices. (Quietly. We don't do the noise.)

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That no noise comment made me laugh. Thanks Margreet.

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Unless you have some secret talent for prognostication I don't know about...consider yourself forgiven.

This time.

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I like that the forgiveness is a one time deal. Ha.

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Oct 14Liked by Orli Auslander

I love this.

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Yes. Need the laughter. Thx.

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