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Shari's avatar

The reason you wash teaspoons on a Friday is so much better than I ever imagined! What a wonderful story, supplemented with a poem, told in your characteristically down to earth voice. A treat of a read in all kinds of ways 🤎

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Karin Schimke's avatar

Thank you, Shari. Such warm feedback. Thank you 🌿

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Willemien de Villiers's avatar

So wonderful, Karin — and I imagine the weekly ritual of being USEFUL in such a meaningful way is an emotional anchor of sorts.

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Karin Schimke's avatar

Well, as one person put it to me in a private email, at least there is one tiny corner of the world where things feel like they are working well. And that, I think, is the anchor, the steading factor when things feel bleak.

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Gillian D'achada's avatar

You just simple are...the most wonderful writer. Somathethesia..I am there.

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Karin Schimke's avatar

Gillian, you always say the nicest things. Thank you. And thank you for bringing a new word into my life.

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Jennifer's avatar

Love this

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Karin Schimke's avatar

Thanks, Jen.

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