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Elisabeth Birker's avatar

Thank you for setting the stage so beautifully! Great storytelling and such a great reminder to be mindful and to share💓. The world should revolve around moments, experiences and joy with nature, community and appreciation for heritage and culture, instead of being consumed by ownership and greed. Of course I’m sorry you lost your grandmother that way, but I am so happy for you that you found your connection ❣️

Matthew Komatsu's avatar

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

-- JRR Tolkien

Cheers, Elisabeth.

Nancy Cozzi's avatar

Matthew, terrific piece. My condolences on the loss of your grandmother ❤️

Matthew Komatsu's avatar

Thank you, Nancy. It's a bit of buried lede, but the start of a [insert endurance-oriented metaphor for something with a beginning/end here] for which I'm grateful.

Miriam Ray's avatar

Beautiful post, thank you!

Jessica's avatar

Your writing is very beautiful

Matthew Komatsu's avatar

Thanks, Jessica!

Clark Walker's avatar

Nicely written, Matthew. I visualized your account and found it quite refreshing .

Matthew Komatsu's avatar

Thank you for the kind words, Clark.

Clark Walker's avatar

You are welcome. Have a good one.