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The WW2 combat vets I knew were not healthy. The byproducts of warfare are toxic, the chemicals left behind from explosives, the poor food, free cigs, etc. Not to mention the stress of seeing all that carnage. God bless your father and our vets. It was a lifetime of service.

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Thanks, Richard 🙏🏻

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He is. We are in touch occasionally. When there's something to say...

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You've met and worked with so many wonderful people, and your family members are on top of the list! Thanks again for the touching beauty of your writing.

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Thank you, Marty 💕

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Beautiful piece

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I loved this. I'd forgotten about the Ethiopian relatives, what is the book you wrote about

your aunt, your grandmother? I am now 90, dementia, some balance problems-fell hard on the cobble stones yesterday, looking into a care facilitie for myself. How lucky your father was that he had you to help. I remember as you wrote about the end of days with your mother. She, too, had you at the end. You have lived lovingly, deeply.

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Oh yes, the book on Ethiopia about my grandmother is called "Lions, Peacocks & Lemon Trees" – I'm hoping that will be out in 2026, after this one, along with a book of sketches and small stories about Portugal. It's going to be a busy year!

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Wow, you've reached 90 Joyce? How the heck did that happen, and congratulations!

I'm so sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you can find the help you need in a wonderful place.

Thank you for your kind words ❤️ Be well, my friend...

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I'm so glad to read about your dad. I sent this chapter to Chris. I thought he might find the computer stuff interesting.

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I didn't realize you were still in touch with him, is he still in California?

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