I just had to share this one, with thanks to Jilly for being inspired to share her poem that reads like a song.
This post is dedicated to Dale of Friday Fictioneers. FF is run admirably efficiently and lovingly by very talented and generous writer Rochelle Wisoff-Fields and Dale’s posts are fabulous slices of life and always a great pleasure to receive. If you want to write a hundred word story from a photo prompt, FF is for you.
This week Dale posted “Dreams” which reminded me of my several weeks in Seattle in early 2019 – and my fascination with a lady called Lou Graham who valiantly assisted with keeping Seattle financially afloat back in the day. Lou’s business sense, extraordinary generosity and intelligence (she valued education above all else) made her a true City Mother. There is more to read about Lou in Bill Speidel’s funny and informative love letter to Seattle, his excellent book: “Sons of the Profits”.
Madame Lou Graham
Gentlemen, good evening, I hope you’re feeling bright
I’m…
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What a nice thing to do. Congratulations, Dale
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Thanks, John. I felt it deserved an extra audience!
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Yes indeed.
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Dear Dale,
Well deserved dedication. 😉 Loved it and told Jilly so.
Shalom and lotsa free hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I was sharing more her beautiful poem than the fact she surprised me with the dedication! I am glad you enjoyed Jilly’s poem!
Shalom and lotsa love, shared,
Dale
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Some well deserved recognition! Well done.
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Thanks!
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Sweet!!! A lovely tribute to you, Dale.
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I was touched that Jilly was inspired by me. Her poem is lovely!
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Very well deserved, Dale. Really!
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Thank you so much for reblogging, Dale, so kind – and as everyone says, thoroughly well-deserved.
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All the kudos should go to you, Jilly. I am rather chuffed at your generosity.
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Goodness, that reads so badly now I read it back, of course I mean YOU so well-deserved the dedication, Dale – aw, sorry to be such a bad writer today 🙂
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Oh stop it, Jilly. You are far from a bad writer. Your poem, which reads like a song, is wonderful and you were beyond generous in your praise. You were inspired by something I wrote which sent you into the vault that is your wonderful memories which inspired you to write! I think we are all winners here! And, by the way, your comment came in thrice so I deleted two!
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How lovely! As soon as I catch up here, I’ll go read the rest!
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You sweet and adorable woman.
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Shucks! 😀
I went over and read the post. I commented and followed. Seems like a neat blog!
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Sweet! So glad you did. Jilly is a wonderful poet.
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… and she has amazing hair!
My grey hair has been growing out since all of the isolation, began.
I’m excited to see what it will look like.
I can always dye it later, but maybe I’ll change my approach.
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That she does!
I have another friend whose hair is very short who is contemplating giving the grey a go. I have another friend, who, about four years ago said that was it. She was done. Cut her hair uber short (and I wish she’d keep it this short as she is gorgeous – well, either way she is gorgeous but you know how Halle Berry is way more sexy with the short hair?) Anyway. Her silver hair is beautiful and is now past her shoulders…
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OOOOO, that’s what I want!!
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🙂
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