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Bill Adler's avatar

What a clever and fun story. I love it.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much, Bill! I’m happy you enjoyed it.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

What a great story, Justin. I love the little details you throw in.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much, Dascha! I appreciate it.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Whatever works. 🤓 Nicely done.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks Mark!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Brilliant. Such a fine ending. I will remind my son to open the windows at my demise. I appreciate your writing style, Justin. It is spare, clean, free of hyperbole. It reminds me of my own. Ha! Thank you. New subscriber, Sharron at LEAVES.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words, Sharron! You made my day. I will now have to return the favor and check out your writing! Thanks for reading my work and for the thoughtful commentary. 🙏

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I don't throw compliments around when it comes to English. I was an English teacher for years, but I won't send corrections. I promise. Ha Ha Ha. Lovely fresh work.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Haha! Oh good, I’m happy to hear that. 😄 Thanks again.

(By the way, I’m also a teacher! Eighth grade special education.)

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Kim Smyth's avatar

That was sweet, especially after the night I had, maybe I’ll try that!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks, Kim. Anything is worth a shot!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much, Robert. It’s pretty superstitious, but hey, who knows! I do know of nurses who practice this commonly.

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