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rosemary T cline's avatar

Love this--all of it! I Also adore lists--all my life--and it's frightening lengthy when I count--has been laced, held together, with lists.

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Alison's avatar

Lists forever!

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Joan  Peddle's avatar

Love this Alison and you are so honest and open with your stories. I should use lists more and would be better in my tasks. Looking forward to seeing you, Brett and Mallow!!

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Alison's avatar

See you soon, Joan!

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Victoria's avatar

I never really thought about it but I think I like lists too!

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Alison's avatar

I think a lot of people use lists for things that feel burdensome but lists can be great too!

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Mark R DeLong's avatar

Here's a place where the web, librarians' urge to organize, and LISTS converge: https://lists.room-space.org/

It's one of those weird places on the web that we hope comes back to refresh us.

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Alison's avatar

Incredible! Thanks for sharing, Mark!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

AWESOME, Mark!!!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

BOOKMARKED........ ✔️

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Bryn Robinson's avatar

Love. 💕 Also, I’m glad Mallow’s curiosity didn’t end in injury or impromptu artistry on her part 😅

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Alison's avatar

She loves morning counter time now. Though she hasn’t tried for her own mascara since!

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Your Mary's avatar

Oh Alison, you make me laugh, choke up and cry all in a matter of a few minutes. It is a good thing no one is watching. I am so proud of you. I can't wait for your next Subject Heading - but no pressure. Just be you. Hugs. See you soon. PS. I have a list or two by my computer!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

What a beautiful, poignant litany of your life.

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Tim Tripp's avatar

I know this wasn't meant to be a list of suggestions for your readers to vote on, but as much as I'd love to read fuller versions of all of these stories, the "Having left the hospital, the site of most of my pandemic-related trauma, I realize now what is and isn’t a common experience, and the pain of that realization is bigger than I thought" struck a chord with me and I'm intrigued to read your take on this.

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Alison's avatar

Someday, I think. I’m still working on it, and I suspect you are too. Retirement looks grand though, from your pictures!

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Tim Tripp's avatar

LOL, I would've taken that vacation regardless of retirement! In reality, retirement is mostly filled with staying home, trying to make daily grocery shopping trips instead of prepping for a week to cook, lazing about and watching TV. Which is grand in it's own way!

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Mark Dykeman's avatar

This comment is my Valentine's Day well wishing to you.

This comment has more than one line.

Well, look at this, it became a list.

Peace.

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Alison's avatar

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

I love this very reflective post, Alison. So beautifully written.

(And I ❤️ lists. Lists are my jam!)

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James M. Fisher's avatar

"Being sad. I’m a sad person, naturally." I would never had guessed, but then, I only encountered you at work. How does one measure sadness? Is it in comparison to other apparently "happy" people? I'm not an emotional person, but I love music that moves me, helps me through frustrations and so on. I'm glad we met when we did!

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