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Apr 22Liked by Sincere American Writing

Hey buddy, great to see you on your visit up here and to read your story of the trip. Stoked for you getting THE CREW out into the world and fun to visit some bookstores together. You just about convinced me to visit a "meeting" sometime—as a reporter of course!

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Apr 22Liked by Sincere American Writing

Points added for Born and Raised. Then subtracted for riding in a Prius ☺️

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Apr 22Liked by Sincere American Writing

❤️Thoroughly enjoyed your trip. So happy you were rejuvenated by the adventure. ❤️

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Apr 21Liked by Sincere American Writing

Wow, what a testament to the power of nature. Your emotional and physical sojourn feels intimate, honest, and the setting so familiar, like an old friend. Wonderful.

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Apr 21Liked by Sincere American Writing

Interesting. The stuff that most resonated was your camping journey because that's what I most want to vicariously experience and remember from so many years ago.

The silence especially.

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Although I don't know any of the places or people mentioned, this felt very real and compelling to me. A sign of the excellence of the writing.

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Keep smashing it. I love your writing. Half way through your book. :) I physically felt for you mum when the wine was stolen... (Im assuming its all autobiographical ? !

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Apr 20Liked by Sincere American Writing

Thank you for sharing your journey! I need some mountain time. I've lived in the Bay Area most of my adult life but recently came back to Colorado where I went to high school and university. At any rate, the mountains beckon. Thanks for reminding me of nature's soothing, clarifying power and of the Bay Area's magic.

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Apr 20Liked by Sincere American Writing

God how I miss that drive through Nicasio to the coast. Thank you for sharing!

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Apr 20Liked by Sincere American Writing

Thanks for sharing this great trip. I totally get you on the OCD stuff. I struggle with it daily. Appreciate you!

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Apr 20Liked by Sincere American Writing

Thanks for sharing your journey with me. I was born in San Francisco, and lived in the Bay Area until 9 years ago when we moved to the foothills. I too believe the area has changed, but there are still many aspects of the Bay Area that I will always treasure.

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Apr 20Liked by Sincere American Writing

I had a relationship by both phone & email with a couple in Berkeley. I'd like to visit them & just be a stereotypical tourist before getting TOO OLD to enjoy it.

& I have mild to moderate OCD, too.

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