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The Lighthousekeeper's Muse's avatar

"the alps generously buttered in snow." - just glorious wording, Leah.

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Wendy Varley's avatar

Your husband's aunt sounds a remarkable woman. My condolences.

Beautiful writing as always, Leah.

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Leah McFall's avatar

Thank you Wendy. She was. Her memoir is in draft and will be published soon 💚

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Sue Matthew's avatar

Beautiful, well worded words. Thank you 🙏

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Sheila's avatar

I once bumped into a sitting MP and Party Leader in a queue for fish and chips. We sat and chatted at a picnic table while waiting for our orders, and my American travelling companion was most impressed!

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Leah McFall's avatar

Chortle!

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Deborah Coddington's avatar

You just keep turning out brilliance.

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Sorry for your loss. 🥹🫶🏻 also teenage me would have loved to know some LOTR extras! 🤣 sounds like you’ve met lots of interesting people 🥰🤩

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Alan Doak's avatar

Sorry to hear about Lee. ❤️

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Kathy Fryer's avatar

I can remember my kids up way too high in the trees I was up there too.

Your husband's aunt farewell sounds lovely.

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Leah McFall's avatar

You've an impressive head for heights, then, Kathy!

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Emma Lange's avatar

you are powerful and funny as f-u-c-k

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Miramartian's avatar

Laughter and tears, simply brilliant as ever.

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Mary Curry's avatar

This is beautiful. Sending you all love.

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Susan Elliot's avatar

Stunning writing and condolences to you and your family

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