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Kate's avatar

Soft and slow. I like it!

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

Thank you!

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Mary Youtz's avatar

Linda, this is my favorite column yet and that’s really saying something! Thank you for this message and for the chuckle about Norman Rockwell cooking.

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

I'm so glad it gave you a chuckle, Mary. Thanks for stopping by.

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Pat Daly's avatar

I too had to chuckle over your Norman Rockwell reference. I have this mental image of grandma placing a fully cooked, uncarved, 40-lb. turkey onto the center of the table-for-20, as though it weighed two lbs. And she's smiling!!

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Sandy Cody's avatar

Thought provoking and worthwhile as always.

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

Thank you, Sandy.

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Jeanne Guy's avatar

Ah…soft and slow. Makes me breathe deeply and relax. Thanks, Linda. Happy holidays!

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

You are welcome, Jeannnie! All best wishes to you.

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Dave Northrup's avatar

Linda: Nice job!!!

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

Thanks, Dave! Means a lot coming from a writer like yourself. Merry Christmas!

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Pat Daly's avatar

Linda, this is excellent--one of your very best from your treasure trove. Thank you!

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

Aw, thanks, Pat! Wishing you a lovely holiday season.

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Elizabeth Van Alstine's avatar

Thanks for the reminder to us all

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

Glad it was helpful!

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Soft and slow sounds perfect! I'm sending love to your family in this holiday season. May your gatherings be just w hat you need to succor your hearts and spirits!

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

Thanks, Susan! Wishing you a lovely end of the year!

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Susan Wittig Albert's avatar

Thank you, Linda--exactly the reminder I needed. And a lovely piece of writing.

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Linda C. Wisniewski's avatar

So good to hear this from you, Susan. Thanks for your words.

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