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robyn's avatar

I want to buy you an Irish Coffee (with whisky)

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robyn's avatar

I wasn’t finished writing—I love this piece, love you🧡

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

The feeling is so mutual! I will take an Irish coffee any time. (Except today, too hot.)

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Brigitte Davis's avatar

thank you for this exquisite post. Your white birds have left lovely feathers in my heart ❤️

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Thank you so much, Brigitte. That makes me so happy.

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The Sweaty Generalist's avatar

I'm fascinated by this question. Thank you for the inspiration and for your achingly tender words.

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

You're welcome!

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Maria Luz O'Rourke's avatar

This is so beautiful, thank you 💗

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Thank you, Maria!

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Mary Lou Buschi's avatar

Beautiful!!!

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Thank you!

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Amy Abelson's avatar

What a beautiful, beautiful, lovely and profound post! Especially poignant for me in my own journey to making friends with death. Rebecca Barry, you are a magical Being disguised as a humble, joyful and delightful human story teller. Thank you for being here, for your friendship and for your generosity!

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Thank you, Amy. That means so much to me.

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Priya Iyer's avatar

A thousand little white birds. I will see that image for a long time.

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Thank you, Priya!

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Melissa Hill's avatar

Love this. You always make me cry, but in the best way. Thank you 🩷

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Aww, thank you Missy. I like crying, so I'm taking that as a compliment. I miss you.

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Blanche Boyd's avatar

This is lovely.

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Thank you, Blanche! I'm so happy you read it.

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Alecia Stevens's avatar

Rebecca, one of your birds just landed in my garden. Or the garden of my soul. Or the garden of my mind. They are all real. At almost 72, with a husband of 74, we think of this. Your story makes it even sweeter. Much love to you... which I can see you have....

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Alecia! How nice to hear from you. Thank you for this. Sending much love back!

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JoAnn Jarman's avatar

How very beautiful!

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Rebecca Barry's avatar

Thank you, JoAnn!

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