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Candy's avatar

Beautiful, Beth. I’m so glad I had the chance the chat with you in Dayton, and I’m so sorry for your loss. Be well.

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Lorraine Ruth Rosenberg's avatar

I have read all of these, catching up on the last few today since life has been…well. I say this with my upmost candor that this may be the most beautiful piece you have written. Your attention to detail alone paints the most vivid portrait of your beloved father ( may his memory be a blessing) thank you always showing us the vignette of your world and I personally think a short story about “The Philosopher’s Club” could be a great American classic

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Beth Broderick's avatar

Thank you dear one. I appreciate you taking the time to read them. It means a lot to me. Hope you are well and that life settles down a bit if that's what you wish it would do. Or revs up if you would rather. xoxoxo

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cynthia harris's avatar

Your Dad sounds like quite the character. I love it!

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Mike's avatar

Nicely done! It was great catching up with you on Sunday. Now we have to get Laura out here. I wish I could have gotten to know your dad.

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Jeffrey Marcus's avatar

Beautiful and moving, just like its' author.

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Chrissy Woj's avatar

Your writing is as beautiful as your soul. It was a pleasure to meet you this weekend.

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Beth Broderick's avatar

Nice to meet you too!!!! What a fun time!

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Kim Raimondi's avatar

I am sitting in my house and can imagine my dad helping my daughter carve a pumpkin out on the deck. This had to have been at least 20 years or so ago. I lost him in 2011 and I still talk to him all the time. Memories are wonderful things.

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Bill Hendee's avatar

Hey Beth, Ok. This piece is brilliantly written. To know you of course is to love you. A nuanced touching composition with just the right dash of humor on a topic way too familiar to many of us now. Having just lost my Mom to Alzheimers this piece particularly moved me. Be well in your new old digs. Miss you - John and I send our best regards and love. Bravissima!

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Beth Broderick's avatar

So much love back to you and John. Please let me know if you are heading to LA. This was the right decision for me. My family so close by but you two are so dear to me. Will love you always.

xoxoxo

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