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Jun 20, 2022Liked by Justin Deming

What a sweet story, Justin. It is so heartening to know that there are people out there who take the time to make someone else smile!

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Thank you, Andrea! He was the nicest man - one of those people you feel instantly comfortable around. (Kind of like my first encounter with you!)

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Your daughter will remember this and show her children how to do it. I remember Uncle Johnny teaching me how to draw a cat with two circles, a letter "M" for the ears, a triangle nose and a "W" mouth! Justin, there are stories everywhere, aren't there? Thanks for sharing this one.

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Isn’t it amazing how these moments stick with us? I hope she remembers it and passes it on, just like your Uncle Johnny. Yes! Stories and inspiration are all around us. And of course - writing these tiny tales bring me such joy. Thank you for reading!

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Delightful story and man. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Thanks so much, Mark. He really is. I’ll be sure to seek him out the next time I go grocery shopping.

(Thank you for the recent recommendation, by the way. I really appreciate it!)

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Sure. My pleasure.

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This sounds like a great creativity exercise! Seeing what pictures you can make from tracing something common.

It's always fun to wake up to a great story!

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I always appreciate your positive comments and feedback, Jason! Thanks so much.

Yes, definitely! My daughter has made a few “thumb” animals of her own, but maybe we’ll start picking up random objects and seeing what we can create based on their outlines. Great idea!

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What a wonderful way for inspiration to weave it's way into your life. Very sweet story :)

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Thanks so much, Brian. Inspiration is all around us, and sometimes it appears in the most unlikely places! I’m happy you enjoyed my story. 😀

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That was so cute!

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Thanks, Kim. We need more people like “Les” in the world!

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